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MATCH REPORT BY WILF TRAY _{(edited by Michael Wilson)}

Second-Half Surge Keeps Shildon in Title Hunt

Shildon extended their flawless home record with a hard-earned 2–0 victory over Carlisle City, grinding through a scrappy first half before turning on the style after the break.

With suspensions forcing a reshuffle, full-backs were deployed in midfield—but the makeshift setup never missed a beat.

Wingers Luke Spalding and Joe Posthill were electric down the flanks, tormenting Carlisle’s defence and carving out chance after chance. Only a heroic display from the visiting goalkeeper kept the Railwaymen at bay.

The breakthrough finally arrived in the 77th minute. Spalding whipped in a teasing cross and substitute Billy Greulich-Smith rose highest to nod home, sending the Dean Street faithful into raptures. Shildon pressed for a second, and in stoppage time, it came—Adam Lennox, back from injury, rifled in a low drive from the edge of the box to seal the points.

The win keeps Shildon firmly in second place, six points adrift of the leaders but with a game in hand.

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