SHEFFIELD gave a stunning display to beat Premier League title favourites King's Lynn 50-40 in thriller at Owlerton on Thursday night.

And they had to do it the hard way after the visitors had put themselves in a commanding position thanks to teenage sensation Darcy Ward and former Sheffield man Emiliano Sanchez.

But in a remarkable turn-around, sparked by a controversial exclusion for Ward, the Sheffield Window Centre-backed side rammed in three 5-1s to take all three points on offer.

Skipper Ricky Ashworth (PICTURED) was top performer for the home side with 13, but it was a solid all-round display which left the big crowd delighted - especially with 18-year-old Hugh Skidmore bagging paid 10 on his league debut, including some stunning passing from the back.

Boss Eric Boocock said: "That was a terrific meeting and a very solid display from our lads. We're naturally delighted."

TIGERS: Ricky Ashworth 13, Richard Hall 9, Hugh Skidmore 7+3, Paul Cooper 7+1, Chris Mills 5+2, Josh Auty 5+2, Joel Parsons 4+1.
KING'S LYNN: Darcy Ward 14, Kozza Smith 9, Emiliano Sanchez 8, Linus Eklof 5+1, Chris Schramm 4+1, Jan Graversen 0, Tomas Topinka R/R.