Category: Football
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Fenix Trophy: Avro beat FC Oslo 6-1 in first leg
By Steven Oldham Cover photo: Jamie Ross Avro vs FC Oslo Avro reach sixth gear in Fenix Trophy again Avro will take a five-goal advantage into next week’s Fenix Trophy quarter final return leg with FC Oslo after beating the Norwegian side 6-1 on Wednesday night. The Oldham side netted three times in each half…
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NWC: Bury move 10 points clear after home romp
By Steven Oldham Cover photo: Laura Fenton Bury vs Litherland REMYCA Bury batter REMY at Gigg Lane Bury moved ten points clear at the top of the North West Counties Premier League after thrashing Litherland REMYCA 7-0 at Gigg Lane. Title momentum swung further to The Shakers following Ramsbottom United losing 3-2 to FC St…
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NWC: Alsager Town close in as top 5 fail to win
By Steven Oldham Cover photo: Geoff Quinn Stockport Georgians vs Sandbach United Alsager Town looking onwards and upwards Alsager Town‘s 3-0 win over strugglers Allscott Heath in the North West Counties First Division South may seem unremarkable – but it’s a result that leaves them just one point shy of the playoffs. As the NWCFL…
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NWC: Nelson extend lead to 7 points with big win
By Steven Oldham Cover photo: Callum Pilkington Route One Rovers vs Euxton Villa Nelson win key battle in title race Nelson emerged victorious in the top of the table clash in the North West Counties First Division North – beating Atherton LR 3-1 in their own backyard to go seven points clear. An eighth straight…
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NWC: First win in 10 for Garstang
By Steven Oldham Cover photo: Bloods Pics Ashton Town vs Droylsden Three points for Garstang Garstang picked up a vital first win in ten attempts in their bid to avoid a bottom three finish in the North West Counties First Division North. Guy Heffernan’s side were 3-0 winners over Steeton this weekend at The Riverside…
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NWC: Winsford United extend lead to 5 points
By Steven Oldham Cover photo: Marc K Photography Winsford United vs Wolverhampton Sporting Community Winsford United in seventh heaven with home win Winsford United are now five points clear at the top of the North West Counties First Division South after thumping strugglers Wolverhampton Sporting Community 7-0 at The Barton Stadium. The home side had…
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NWC: Prestwich Heys move off bottom with 2-1 win
By Steven Oldham Cover photo: Steven Taylor Barnoldswick Town vs Charnock Richard Prestwich Heys upset West to move off bottom spot Prestwich Heys hauled themselves out of the relegation zone in the North West Counties Premier League with a 2-1 away-win at promotion-chasing West Didsbury & Chorlton. Ryan Hutchinson’s side left it late, but picked…
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NWC: Bury regain P1 with away win
By Steven Oldham Cover photo: Phil Hill Stockport Town vs Bury Bury back on top as Rammy stumble The back-and-forth action at the top of the North West Counties Premier League continues as Bury regain top spot with a 2-1 away win at Stockport Town. This win combined with Ramsbottom United being held to a…
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Northern League: 2-1 home win for Carlisle City
By Steven Oldham Carlisle City come from behind to win Carlisle City‘s strong recent form in the Northern League Division One continued with a 2-1 home victory over North Shields this weekend. Dan Kirkup’s side have now scored points in five of their last six matches, but the game’s opening goal came from the visitors…
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NWC: Padiham power into top 5 with away win
By Steven Oldham Cover photo: Leo Michaelovitz Squires Gate vs Ramsbottom United Padiham extend winning run to 11 Padiham‘s red-hot form continued in the North West Counties Premier League this weekend, with the Lancashire side notching up an eleventh straight win while beating Pilkington 3-1. Michael Morrison’s men were in control early on with Josh…