WARRINGTON Town grabbed a much-needed home victory and avoided a third consecutive defeat at Cantilever Park.

Tony Gray struck twice as Hyde United were thrashed, with the veteran striker opening and closing the scoring.

Bohan Dixon gave Town a half-time lead after Chris Sharp had levelled for the visitors, with Ben Garrity scoring the all-important third goal just before the hour mark.

The margin of victory could have been even wider for Yellows had Jack Mackreth converted his first-half penalty, but they were good value for a first home success since August.

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Match facts:

BetVictor Northern Premier Division

Saturday, November 2, 2019

Warrington Town...4 Hyde United...1

Warrington Town: McMillan, Beeley, Warren, Jennings (Duggan), Roberts, Raven, Mackreth, Garrity, Gray(Jordan), Dixon, Banister (Murray). Subs not used: Byrne, Sephton

Goalscorers: Gray (20, 80), Dixon (40), Garrity (56)

Bookings: Jennings, Roberts, Dixon, Gray

Hyde United: Mewitt, Neild, McConville, Owolabi (Starcenko), Morrison, Fagbola, Pratt, Wynne, Turner, Sharp (Crwaford), Dyche (Benns). Subs not used: Hardacre, Gibney

Goalscorers: Sharp (26)

Bookings: Wynne, Pratt

Half time: 2-1

Attendance: 385