On top of the tree

Winterton Rangers 0 Skegness Town 1

Skegness Town are the Christmas number one.

Nathan Collins’ side secured a 1-0 win at title rivals Winterton Rangers on Saturday to move eight points clear of the team in second place in the Northern Counties East League Division One.

It was a game of two penalties and two red cards.

A spot kick from striker Gary King was enough to settle the contest in the 48th minute after Rangers had missed from 12 yards in the first half.

Winterton’s Luke Anderson was dismissed in the first half with Josh Nichol also seeing red late on.

The Lilywhites return to action on Saturday.

They host seventh-placed Selby Town at the Vertigo Stadium (KO 3pm).