Rothwell Athletic secured a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Otley United FC in a thrilling match at the Rothwell Stadium.

The home side got off to a fast start, with striker Tom Parker scoring a spectacular goal in the fifth minute, curling a shot into the top corner from just outside the box. Otley equalized shortly after, but Rothwell regained their lead in the 25th minute, thanks to a well-placed header from defender Chris Smith.

The second half was an end-to-end affair, with both teams creating numerous chances. Otley equalized once again, but Rothwell refused to be beaten and a moment of magic from midfielder Alex Rodriguez sealed the win, finishing a well-worked team move with a stunning volley in the 85th minute.

Rothwell's defense held firm in the closing stages, surviving a late onslaught from Otley to secure a deserved victory. The win moves Rothwell up to third in the table, while Otley will look to bounce back in their next fixture.

Tom Parker was named Man of the Match for his tireless performance up front, causing problems for the Otley defense all afternoon.