Histon closing in on Premier Division South play-off places after victory at Northampton Sileby Rangers

Histon continue to be upwardly mobile in the United Counties League Premier Division South following yesterday’s 3-1 victory at Northampton Sileby Rangers.

The win – the Stutes’ third in a row – has moved them up to seventh in the table, four points outside of the play-off places with at least one game in hand on the majority of sides above them.

On what was the club’s first ever visit to the O’Riordan Bond Stadium, Histon fell behind when Ben Fitzjohn put the home side in front.

However, with the half-time whistle fast approaching, Chris Nunn’s visitors went into the break having levelled up the scoreline courtesy of Luca Cardines’ equaliser.

Histon went in front for the first time just after the hour mark when skipper Max York smashed in a free-kick before they opened up a two-goal advantage via Tom Binder.

Histon’s winning streak is set to be put under thorough examination next time out on Saturday (30 November) when they play host to second-placed Aylestone Park.

Like Histon, the Park have won their last three league encounters on the bounce, during which they have scored 12 goals – including a thumping 7-1 win at the expense of Newport Pagnell Town.