Bridlington Spa battle back to win East Riding County League Junior Cup final

Brid Spa rise highest for a header in the ER League Junior Cup final win against Springhead. PHOTOS BY TCF PHOTOGRAPHY

It was third time lucky for Bridlington Spa when they won the Right Car East Riding County League Junior Cup final by a 3-1 margin against Springhead at Bridlington Town’s Queensgate ground.

After missing out on cup final glory at their last two attempts, Division One promotion-chasers Spa battled back from 1-0 down to secure a 3-1 win against the Division Two champions elect thanks to goals from Oliver Brown, Sam Clarke and Tom Coates.

A Spa spokesperson said: “This was a big day for all involved with the club yesterday, the hard work everyone puts in it feels great to come away with the trophy.

"The first half was tense with not many clear-cut chances coming for either side, until Springhead got the lead just before half-time.

A Spa player pushes on against Springhead.

"The second half we came out on top with two goals within the first five to 10 minutes, the first being a penalty-kick and the other thanks to some well-worked play.

"Our third came in the last 15 minutes nicking the ball off the Springhead centre-half and running through with a driven shot into the far corner sealing the win and the trophy.

"After two years of just missing out and losing two other cup finals this one feels all the more special.”

Fourth-placed Spa return to league action this Saturday, with a crunch Division One clash at second-placed Hessle Sporting Club Reserves.

Brid Rovers Reserves conceded their match at Beverley 3rds on Saturday, as did Flamborough at St Mary’s Reserves.