ON a wet and windy night at Barton Town, Silsden were unable to overcome the conditions and their opponents as they continued their winless run in the Northern Counties East League Premier Division with a 2-1 defeat.

Despite the visitors going ahead through Joe Crosby, goals from Ben Hinchcliffe and Dan North meant the Swans secured all three points.

Whilst Silsden created plenty of chances, they were unable to find a way past Barton’s impressive goalkeeper Ryan Musselwhite, who saved the hosts on a number of occasions.

It was Cobbydalers stopper Hagie Damba who was first called into action however, denying Hinchcliffe from just inside the six-yard box.

At the other end, Crosby opened the scoring when Musselwhite spilt a Mark Hoban strike into his path, allowing the young striker to poke home a smart finish on the rebound.

Jake Maltby was a whisker away from doubling the lead when his curling shot from distance dropped just wide of the post.

Instead, the Swans levelled on 42 minutes.

Although Damba did brilliantly to stop an initial opportunity for Barton, moments later a well-struck half volley from Hinchcliffe brought them level.

Crosby had another chance before the break but Musselwhite did well to push his header out of danger following a free-kick on the left.

On 65 minutes Silsden captain Kyle Hancock forced another save from the keeper and on the counter, Barton grabbed their second.

There was a hint of offside as North rounded Damba and finished, but the goal stood and the Swans were ahead for the first time.

Both Sumaili Cissa and Lewis Gartland saw good chances again prevented by Musselwhite. while Damba was also called upon to make two good diving saves in succession.

Barton’s keeper rounded off his Man of the Match performance by stopping Ellis Hudson’s late strike from inside the box to secure the three points for his side.

Silsden will be hoping to end their 13 match winless run as they welcome relegation strugglers Goole to the Office Interiors Stadium on Saturday for a 3pm kick-off.