Category: Football
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NPL: Epic Stalybridge Celtic comeback in 4-3 win
By Steven Oldham Stalybridge Celtic bounce back Stalybridge Celtic ended their winless run in the Northern Premier League Division One West in some style – coming from three goals down to dismiss Hednesford Town 4-3 at Bower Fold. The 304 in attendance who braved the chilly weather were rewarded with a seven goal thriller which…
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FA Trophy R2: Warrington Rylands surprise Imps
By Steven Oldham Cover photo: MP Sports Photography Scunthorpe United vs Warrington Rylands Rylands upstage Scunthorpe in their own back yard Step 3 Warrington Rylands produced one of the big shocks of the FA Trophy second round by beating National League North promotion contenders Scunthorpe United 2-1 at Glanford Park. Rylands – already on a…
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Northern League: Defeat for all 3 Cumbrian sides
By Steven Oldham Weekend to forget in the Northern League Kendal Town, Penrith and Carlisle City all fell to defeat in the Northern League Division One this weekend. The Mintcakes have slipped to tenth after a 1-0 home loss to Crook Town, while City were beaten by the same scoreline at Marske United. Meanwhile, Penrith…
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FA Vase R3: Atherton LR to play Ashton Town
By Steven Oldham FA Vase R3 draw pits LR vs Town There will definitely be a North West Counties First Division North side progressing from the FA Vase third round – after Atherton LR and Ashton Town were drawn together. League leaders LR dispatched Step 5 Abbey Hey at the weekend, while Ashton Town made…
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FA Vase: Atherton LR claim another Step 5 scalp
By Steven Oldham Cover photo: James Lobley Abbey Hey vs Atherton LR Atherton LR push past Abbey Hey Atherton LR‘s strong season continues after a 4-1 victory in the FA Vase second round over the higher-ranked Abbey Hey – who played most of the match with ten men. The North West Counties First Division North…
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NWC: Colne pick up first league win since August
By Steven Oldham Cover photo: MKS Photo Stockport Town vs Colne Colne pick up much-needed win Colne climbed off the foot of the North West Counties Premier Division with a 3-1 win at Stockport Town – as the Lancashire side picked up their first three points since August. Andy Harrison’s side also racked up a…
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FA Cup: Oldham Athletic vs Leyton Orient in 2R
By Steven Oldham Cover photo: Phill Smith Photography/Oldham Athletic FC FA Cup Round 2: Leyton Orient vs Oldham Athletic Oldham Athletic will travel to League One side Leyton Orient in the FA Cup second round, after ousting Tranmere Rovers this weekend. It’s another familiar opponent from the National League club’s EFL days, and Micky Mellon’s…
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NWC: Winsford United win top of the table clash
By Steven Oldham Cover photo: Marc K Photography Stafford Town vs Winsford United Winsford United nick all three points Winsford United picked up a crucial 3-2 victory at Stafford Town in a table-topping clash in the North West Counties First Division South – and closed the gap at the top to two points. Reece Davies…
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NWC: AFC Liverpool move into top 5 with late win
By Steven Oldham Cover photo: Phil Hill Bury vs Pilkington AFC Liverpool climb into playoffs AFC Liverpool leapfrogged West Didsbury & Chorlton into the North West Counties Premier Division playoffs with a 4-3 win in South Manchester. Bobby Murphy put AFC Liverpool ahead after six minutes, but Lee Grimshaw’s leveller on the half hour sent…
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NPL: Wythenshawe Town suspended from playing
By Steven Oldham Wythenshawe Town suspended by NPL Wythenshawe Town have been formally suspended by the Northern Premier League, after Saturday’s game with Stafford Rangers was called off on Thursday night. The club’s membership has been suspended for failure to provide key financial information and will remain unable to play fixtures until these requirements are…