Whitby Town secured a 6-3 victory in a high-scoring match against Quorn on Saturday, halting a series of heavy defeats and providing a boost for their campaign. The game, played at Quorn’s home ground, marked a significant turnaround following Whitby’s recent 5-0 and 6-0 losses.

The match began with the home side taking an early lead through Jesse Friend, whose shot deflected past the goalkeeper midway through the first half. However, Quorn’s defense soon faltered, conceding two goals in quick succession to Whitby’s Callum Hickman within a three-minute span. The sides were level at halftime after Tim Berridge scored a well-taken goal during the first half stoppage time.

The second half saw a dramatic collapse from Quorn’s defense. Whitby scored four goals in an 11-minute period, with Hickman adding two more to his tally, extending the visitors’ lead to 6-2. The goals largely stemmed from errors by Quorn players, highlighting the hosts’ difficulties in maintaining their defensive organization. In response, Quorn made three substitutions in an effort to stabilize the team.

Jesse Friend added a second goal for Quorn late in the match from a corner, but it proved insufficient as Whitby held firm to claim the victory.

The result leaves the two teams heading into Monday’s bank holiday fixtures in contrasting spirits. Whitby will look to build on their positive momentum, while Quorn will seek to recover in their upcoming match against Ilkeston.