Category: North West Counties
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Late turnaround wins it 2-1 for Sandbach United
By Steven Oldham Cover photo: David Mullaney Sandbach United vs Shawbury United Sandbach United leave it late Sandbach United came from behind to beat Shawbury United 2-1 and pick up their first win of the North West Counties First Division South season. Previously unbeaten Shawbury took the lead just after the break through Ablay Sowe,…
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Nelson bounce back with 2-1 home win
By Steven Oldham Cover photo: Adam Gee Photography Nelson vs AFC Blackpool Nelson on the board with Cane double Nelson are off and running in the North West Counties First Division North after beating AFC Blackpool 2-1 at Little Wembley. Two second half goals from Max Cane was enough to see off the Mechanics, who…
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Stockport Georgians make it 2 wins from 2 games
By Steven Oldham Cover photo: Mark Torbitt Stockport Georgians vs Cheadle Heath Nomads Stockport Georgians too strong for Nomads Stockport Georgians piled up the goals again as they saw off nearest rivals Cheadle Heath Nomads 4-1 in the North West Counties First Division South. A goal in each half for both Joe Collins and Ollie…
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Stockport Town go top with copy & paste 3-0 win
By Steven Oldham Cover photo: Stockport Town FC A sense of deja vu for Stockport Town The North West Counties Premier Division season may only be two games old, but Stockport Town won’t care after beating Abbey Hey 3-0 to top the fledgling table. The Lions put on a carbon copy of their opening day…
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Droylsden top NWC attendance chart with 624
By Steven Oldham Cover photo: Derek Lloyd Droylsden vs AFC Blackpool Droylsden upstage Step 5 clubs with best-attended game First Division North side Droylsden recorded the highest attendance of any game played on the opening weekend of the North West Counties season. The 624 in attendance against AFC Blackpool wasn’t bettered by any other club…
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Pilkington smash 5 past West in late win
By Steven Oldham Cover photo: Paul Moran AFC Liverpool vs Irlam Pilkington grab big win late on Pilkington completed a smash and grab 5-2 win at West Didsbury & Chorlton on the North West Counties Premier Division’s opening day with three goals in the last 10 minutes. The St Helens side had looked on track…
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Runcorn Town breeze by Gingerbreads in 4-0 win
By Steven Oldham Cover photo Gary Bebbington Runcorn Town vs Market Drayton Town Runcorn Town off to a flyer Runcorn Town scored twice in each half to get off to a winning start on the North West Counties First Division South’s opening day – at the expense of Market Drayton Town. Jamie Apperley opened the…
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Holker Old Boys thump Nelson 5-0 on opening day
By Steven Oldham Cover photo Derek Lloyd Droyslden vs AFC Blackpool Five star Holker Old Boys back with a bang Holker Old Boys picked up a stunning 5-0 victory over Nelson on the opening day of the North West Counties First Division North. Luke Davey opened the scoring for the hosts midway through the first…
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NWC: Penalties see Droylsden, Villa into final
By Steven Oldham Cover photo: Bloods Pics Droylsden vs Holker Old Boys Penalties needed for Droylsden and Euxton Villa Droylsden and Euxton Villa will contest next weekend’s North West Counties First Division North play-off final – after both clubs needed penalty shootout wins to navigate their semi-finals. Third-placed Droylsden will host the fixture after seeing…
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NWC: Record-breakers Bury promoted to Step 4
By Steven Oldham Cover photo: Laura Fenton Bury vs Burscough Bury promoted as champions It’s official – Bury are the 2024-25 North West Counties Premier Division champions – after beating Burscough 4-0 in front of a new record attendance for the competition of 8,719. Dave McNabb’s side entered the final game knowing a point would…