REPORT | Ruthin Town Reserves 1-2 Denbigh Town Reserves

Denbigh Town Reserves clinched an outstanding Vale of Clwyd Derby win on Saturday with two stoppage-time goals to sink rivals Ruthin.

Ben Senior and Owen Herbert were the heroes as Liam Nash’s side moved up to third in the table, as they look to ensure a solid finish to their first season in the FAW Reserve League North.

Nash made two changes to the Starting XI that beat Airbus 2-1 two weeks previous, with the suspended Josh Jones and Matthew Blake making way for Tommy Hughes and the returning Rhys Lloyd.

It was a less-than-ideal start for Town as Ruthin took the lead on 25 minutes via Caelan Harms whilst Hughes was forced off through injury and replaced by Senior after half an hour in a half to forget for Denbigh.

Half-Time: Ruthin Town 1-0 Denbigh Town

The second half saw Town continue to push for an all-important leveller in a key clash that could see Denbigh leapfrog Airbus in to the top three.

Despite their efforts, nothing was forthcoming as Ruthin stood firm to keep their rivals at bay. That was of course until the 91st minute.

As stoppage time began Town moved forward, the ball fell kindly to Senior who struck his first goal for the club since signing in January.

The relief of sharing the spoils didn’t wash over Denbigh though, as they were in for the kill. Four minutes later with the whistle seconds away they took the spoils for themselves, as Herbert fired home the winner to shatter the hosts and take the three valuable points six miles north to Central Park.

Denbigh Town: Owen, Devine, Williams, Thomas-Sadler, Gruf Rogers, Geth Rogers, Hughes, Herbert, Thomas, Griffiths, Lloyd

Subs: H.Nash, Roberts, Lea, Senior, Matischok

Referee: Stephen Wilday