Heaton Stannington 1 Matlock Town 0

A disputed penalty was the difference between the sides. Dale Pearson converted from the spot in the fifth minute of added time at the ned of the first half.

The Gladiators had the ball in the net on 60 minutes but the referee gave a foul on the goalkeeper.

Charlie Oglesby had an effort cleared off the line in the dying moments of the second period. A bad day at the office was completed when Harlain Mbayo received his marching orders on 89 minutes when picking up his second yellow card of the afternoon.

It could have been a worse day for the Gladiators had their rivals Emley not been held to a draw away at Bridlington Town. The point takes them back into second place, although the Gladiators still have a game in hand. And that takes place this Wednesday, March 25th, when they travel to league leaders Redcar Athletic.