Ossett Town secured back-to-back league wins for the first time this season as they defeated Prescot Cables by one goal to nil.
Defender Daz Lucas’ strike on the stroke of half-time was enough for the Reds to secure all three points, despite a late scare from the visitors.

The defender’s long throw was not cleared and Lucas charged in and lashed the ball beyond substitute keeper Ciaran Gibson, settling home nerves.

Town had to survive a second-half onslaught as Cables searched for a leveller but Brad Dixon played a starring role, saving him everything the visitors could throw at him.

In added time, the visitors did put the ball in the net in through Ben Greenop but the offside flag ensured Town held on, doing the double over their opponents in the process.

Prescot Cables flew out of the traps and threatened an opener inside five minutes through James Gardner, Lucas clearing off the line to as Town struggled to get going.

The visitors were forced into a change early on as goalkeeper Tom Quinn suffered a blow to the head forcing Ciaran Gibson on after only seven minutes.

Town nearly fell behind after ten minutes as Mason Ryan was put through, Brad Dixon proved equal to his effort.
Moments later, Gardner headed over Jack Phillips’s cross before Town captain Steven Jeff fired into the side netting after Josh Whiteley’s shot rebounded into his path.

Prescot threatened again as Greenop headed Ryan’s free-kick inches wide before the latter tested Dixon again with a powerful bouncing shot.

Phillips then missed the visitors’ best chance to take the lead, smashing Gardner’s unselfish pass wide with the goal at his mercy.
Town had sustained the pressure for long enough and went on an offensive of their own, Sam Akeroyd’s rasping drive stinging the palms of Gibson.

Just before the interval, the hosts broke the deadlock through right-back Lucas. His long throw-in caused havoc before he raced into the action himself and unleashed a powerful effort from close range to open Town’s account, his first goal for the club.

Akeroyd was booked in additional time at the end of the half for a strong challenge but the Reds went in 1-0 up at half-time.

Midfielder Akeroyd was withdrawn early in the second period being replaced by debutant Jack Stockdill. He linked quickly with Whiteley but Town could not double their lead.

Dixon’s splendid performance continued as he superbly denied Phillips a leveller from close range and James McCulloch could not convert the resulting corner, heading onto the crossbar.

James Gardner received a booking from referee Justin Hayes for a strong challenge on scorer Lucas as Cables stepped up their search for an equaliser.

It never came, Liam Hollett smashed over the visitors’ final chance while Town substitute Chris Ovington could not convert when put through one-on-one with Gibson.

Town’s victory at the 4G Voice and Data Stadium moves them above local rivals Ossett Albion into 17th place. The Reds travel to Droylsden on Saturday 21st February in search of their third straight win of the season.

Ossett Town
1 - Brad Dixon
2 – Daz Lucas (Goal, 44)
3 – Steven Jeff
4 – Nick Wood
5 – Grant Allott
6 – Sam Akeroyd (Booked, 45, 17. Jack Stockdill, 60)
7 – Josh Whiteley (12. Chris Wood, 66)
8 – Richard Patterson
9 – Nathan Curtis (16. Chris Ovington, 79)
10 – Danny Cunningham
11 – Dave Merris
Subs not used
14 – Calum Hepworth
15 – Joe Cheeseman