Morda United claim derby glory with home win over St Martins

A bumper crowd of more than 100 turned out to create an atmosphere at Weston Pools Park as the traditional Oswestry area rivals went head to head for the points.

Jordan Gerrard and Karl Bailey goals ensured the hosts three points and remain on course for a top six finish.

Action from Morda United's win over St Martins. Picture by Andrew Donnison.

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Morda manager Mike O'Reilly said: "It was a good result and performance.

"It was important we picked up the points regardless of performance but to have both was pleasing.

"Everyone was good but I thought the core of the team was exceptional.

"Defensively we are back to normal and creating a fair few chances going forward."

Action from Morda United's win over St Martins. Picture by Andrew Donnison.

Ellesmere Rangers moved off the foot of the table with a battling 2-1 win at home to Drayton Town on Saturday.

Jordan Evans and Steve Nicholson goals earned the Swans a crucial three points as they climbed off the foot of the table for the first time this season.

Gobowen Celtic's struggled continued with the Greens soundly beaten 5-0 at home to league leaders Dawley Town with Liam Armstrong starring with goals while Dan Beddows, George Lees and Ross Jones completed the scoring for the title favourites.

Action from Morda United U18s clash with NC United. Picture by Andrew Donnison.

Morda United Development fell to a 3-1 defeat at Shrewsbury Up and Comers Development in the first division with Ollie Bett, Oliver McDougall and Daryl Rogers settling the outcome for the hosts while Elijah Richards replied.

Meanwhile James Skirton and Alek Aluminov scored as Morda United beat NC United 2-1 in the under 18s league to complete a weekend clean sweep for the Yellows.