Bench key to victory over Athersley as Brigg Town stay top

A poor first half saw changes made and Dayle Southwell netted twice while fellow sub Henry Parr scored a screamer too.

“It could have been a banana skin today but thankfully it wasn't,” said McCarron.

“We started so poorly and I think we had a hangover from Wednesday as we had a lot of running into that performance.

"We were sloppy and complacent in possession.

“But the lads that came on have done the absolute business and have given us a right headache for this weekend.

“We are very fortunate to have that sort of energy at our disposal off the bench as not many teams have it.

“Athersley were brilliant and putting bodies on the line and I felt we may not score at home. But credit to the lads, they stuck to the task.”

That win followed a midweek 3-0 home win over Route One Rovers. Brigg now prepare for Friday night's home derby clash with Crowle Colts.