Bryson Appleton scored twice as Heys recorded a fifth successive League win with a 3-0 victory at Longridge Town tonight.

On a cold night the game got off to a dramatic start when the hosts were reduced to ten men in only the second minute when Tyler Forsyth was dismissed for a foul on Jamal Crawford.

However, Heys didn’t have it all their own way as Longridge adapted well, with the game largely proving a midfield battle.

Heys did begin to gain momentum as the half progressed and took the lead in the 41st minute when Captain, James Badrock netted from close range following a corner.

The second half saw Heys up the ante and they doubled their lead in the 51st minute when good work by Louis Holt saw him tee up Appleton to fire home.

Ten minutes later Appleton scored his second with a fine finish after being put through by Crawford.

Heys saw it through from there to collect the three points and move to eighth in the table.

Full report and more to follow.

Line up and stats here: https://www.prestwichheys.com/teams/11752/match-centre/1-20008584/lineup