Crosspool football club Hallam FC hauled itself off the foot of the Northern Counties East League Premier division following a 2-1 derby win over Maltby Main at Sandygate on Saturday.
First half goals from Aaron Moxon and Gavin Hunter gave the Countrymen a 2-0 lead, before Greg Mason pulled a goal back for Maltby via a penalty in the 78th minute.
The three points lifts Hallam to 19th in the table, six points behind Arnold Town but the Countrymen have three games in hand.
The next match at Sandygate is Hallam v Thackley tonight, kick off 7:45pm.
