By Steven Oldham Cover photo: Derek Lloyd Droylsden vs Squires Gate
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Eager Maghull on an early mission
Maghull went top of the North West Counties First Division North with a resounding 5-1 win over Nelson – with all five goals coming in the first half.
Jacob Till and Darren Branningan set the ball rolling with their efforts on 4 and 6 minutes respectively, while Nathan Moffitt made it two in two games on 23 minutes.
Sam Smith added a quick brace to give his side a five goal advantage after just 33 minutes. Jack Doherty’s goal on 55 minutes was a mere consolation as Maghull won their third match on the bounce.
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Thornton Cleveleys lose unbeaten status
Joe Burns’ side are one of two teams that remain unbeaten – the other being Yorkshire side Steeton, who were 2-0 winners late on at ten-man Thornton Cleveleys.
Steeton were already 1-0 up through Jacob Holgate when Josh Edwards was dismissed, and Jake Townsend made sure of it with ten minutes to spare.
It’s a first defeat of the season for the Gamble Road side, who drop to sixth.
The joy of six for Fulwood Amateurs’ Lucas
New boys Fulwood Amateurs are in seventh heaven with seven points on the board – after thrashing Garstang 7-1 at the Riverside.
Spencer Lucas netted SIX of his side’s goals – moving him to nine for the season already. Garstang pulled one back once Lucas had his (first) hat-trick through Luke Draysey on 43 minutes.
Lucas’ dominant performance continued in the second half and there was even time for Owen Watkinson to weigh in with his second in as many games.
Maine Road ease to victory
Maine Road notched up a third win/clean sheet combo while dismissing Ashton Athletic 4-0 at Brantingham Road.
Emmanuel Osayogie opened the scoring after 11 minutes, but it would be in the second half the floodgates began to open.
Sam Wrigley and Mark Pearson scored one apiece as the game reached the 75 minute mark, before Jack Coop added the fourth in added time.
Van drives it home for Droylsden
Droylsden bounced back from consecutive defeats to beat Squires Gate 2-0 at The Butchers Arms.
Nellson Van scored both – wrapping up the game before the break with his goals on 21 and 34 minutes. The game was delayed by around 30 minutes after a serious injury to visiting goalkeeper Joel Sargeant, who was treated by paramedics.
The Blackpool side have four points on the board, two shy of the Bloods.
Darwen see off Old Boys
Darwen also returned to winning ways by taking home a 2-1 victory over Holker Old Boys – who played the second half a man down.
Brandon Dawson and Josh Abbott were already on the scoresheet for the visitors when Joe McGladdery was sent off.
Charlie McGladdery did pull one back for the Cumbrian side midway through the second half, but Darwen leapfrog them in the table.
“It’s the biggest and best reaction that you could have after a loss.”
— Darwen FC (@DarwenFC) August 16, 2025
Leighton reflects on a statement victory away at @HOBAFC. pic.twitter.com/Pcb3WODiuk
MSB Woolton take first point
MSB Woolton will be the happier of the two sides after taking their first point at Step 6 in a 2-2 draw with Daisy Hill.
Lee Grimshaw and Joao Soares had given The Cutters a decent lead by the 33 minute mark before Oghenetega Okeregha pulled one back for Mike Harvey’s side.
Daniel Ventre would level the game for Woolton with ten minutes to spare, as both sides continue the search for their first win of the season.
AFC Blackpool vs Ashton Town was postponed due to compassionate circumstances.
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