Point takes Hornets clear at the top as rivals are thrashed

HEBBURN

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Town shared the spoils with FC United of Manchester to move a point clear at the top of the Premier Division table on a day when their promotion bid received an unexpected boost.The pitch at the Trustmark Group Stadium survived an early-morning inspection after heavy rainfall and freezing conditions hit South Tyneside in the days before the game.

It was the visitors who edged themselves in front as they found the net with a fine strike from Jay Fitzmartin that looked to be helping his side close the gap on the Hornets at the top end of the table.

However, inform midfielder Liam Murray grabbed an equaliser for Hebburn that ensured they rounded off a challenging week with a third consecutive draw after earning a share of the points at promotion rivals Warrington Rylands and Hednesford Town over the previous seven days.