Alyeal Dill and his Southwell City teammates secured a vital three points on the road this evening, defeating Clipstone FC 2-0 in their United Counties League Division One match-up. The victory at the Lido Ground provides a timely boost for the visiting side as they navigate a dense winter schedule in the ninth tier of English football.
The match, played under the Friday night lights, saw Southwell demonstrate the defensive resilience that has seen them climb into the mid-table positions this season. Despite facing a Clipstone side desperate to pull away from the lower reaches of the division, Southwell’s backline held firm to record a valuable clean sheet.
Bermudian forward Dill, who has been in clinical form for the Notts-based club this season, was a constant threat throughout the ninety minutes. Having already notched a hat-trick in the FA Vase and multiple two goal games in league play earlier this term, his presence in the attacking third continues to be a cornerstone of manager Jonny Stockwell’s tactical approach.
The result sees Southwell City move onto 35 points, momentarily leapfrogging the likes of Sandiacre Town and Swallownest in a tightly congested league table. For Clipstone, the defeat leaves them entrenched in 17th place, just a few points clear of the relegation zone as the season enters its final third.
Southwell will now look to carry this momentum into their next fixture as they continue their push for a top-half finish.
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