Bury Town returned to winning form in their league campaign on Saturday, securing a victory over Stourbridge that maintains their position in second place. The match, played at Bury’s home ground, saw the hosts come from a setback earlier in the week to claim three points with a 2-1 scoreline.

The game opened with both sides creating chances, as Bury’s Seth Chambers and Jamie McGrath tested Stourbridge goalkeeper Blade Earley early on. Stourbridge’s Dion Henry also made key saves to deny efforts from Frank Tattum and Jai Verma, keeping the scoreline level in a competitive first half.

Stourbridge took the lead in the 18th minute when Chris Wreh finished with a diving header from a left-wing ball that bounced over Bury goalkeeper James Bradbrook. Later in the first half, Daniel Jarvis struck the crossbar from a free kick, adding pressure on Bury.

Bury responded in the second half, capitalizing on a penalty awarded just before the hour mark. Jamie McGrath converted the spot kick to draw level. The match remained tightly contested, with both teams showing resilience and commitment.

The contest grew more intense as disciplinary issues arose. Stourbridge’s Jai Verma was sent off after receiving a second yellow card, reducing his team to ten men. Bury’s Callum Page then sealed the victory deep into stoppage time by finishing a well-executed move following a link-up with George Quantrell.

Both teams ended the match with ten players each. Earlier in the game, Needham Market captain Kieran Morphew was dismissed for a foul on Kai Tonge, while later in the match, Stourbridge’s Chris Wreh received a red card for an alleged elbow on Bury’s Kyle Hammond.

With this win, Bury Town consolidated their position near the top of the table, responding strongly after a heavy defeat to Needham Market midweek. Stourbridge fought hard but were ultimately unable to hold on after the send-off and late pressure from the home side.