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U23s captain Andy Marley was delighted to secure a hard-fought win away to promotion favourites.

Gary Henry's side claimed an impressive victory against title favourites Stobswood Welfare last weekend.

The hosts were third in the table - four points from top spot with seven games in hand.

They beat Hebburn 6-2 earlier in the campaign and hadn't lost a league game since the opening day of the season. However, a spirited display from The Hornets meant Henry's men came away with a 2-1 win on the road.

"It was our performance of the season so far," claimed skipper Marley.

"Every single player played out of their skin against a top side in Stobswood.

"The win was massive against a side that doesn’t drop many points and who are favourites to win the league title.

"We can now push on from that performance, start climbing up the table and look to get promoted at the end of the season."

Marley was named Man of the Match for his strong performance in the backline, playing alongside Kyle Oxley.

Hebburn went 2-0 up in the first half after goals from Jack Robertson and Robbie Gateshill, leaving the defense to fight out the second period and confirm the win.

Next up the U23s travel to Rothbury today, who sit a point above Hebburn having played an extra game.

The Hornets claimed a 4-1 win against them back in October following a Robertson hat-trick.