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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…
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NWC: Lower Breck extend winning run to 6 matches
By Steven Oldham Cover photo: Paul Moran Lower Breck vs FC St Helens Lower Breck maintain strong run Lower Breck extended their winning run to six matches in the North West Counties Premier League by cruising to a 5-1 victory over FC St Helens – and remain well in contention for the league title. Harry…
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FA Vase 5R: Brave Atherton LR out on penalties
By Steven Oldham Cover photo: James Lobley Atherton LR vs Bourne Town Atherton LR’s epic FA Vase run comes to an end Atherton LR‘s sterling run in the FA Vase is over after losing 5-4 on penalties to Step 5 Bourne Town at Crilly Park on Saturday. LR bow out in the cruellest of fashions…
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NWC: Bury win, Ramsbottom lose, Shakers back in P1
By Steven Oldham Cover photo: Phil Hill Barnoldswick Town vs Bury Bury regain top spot as Rammy slip up at Lower Breck Bury are back on top of the North West Counties Premier League following a 4-1 win over Barnoldswick Town – while former leaders Ramsbottom United lost 3-0 at fellow promotion chasers Lower Breck.…
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National League: 1-0 win moves Chorley to second
By Steven Oldham Cover photo: David Airey Chorley vs Needham Market Clean sheet for Chorley in home win Chorley took full advantage of a sparse National League North fixture list and are up to second after beating Needham Market 1-0 at Victory Park. Craig Hewitt’s goal ten minutes before the break proved to be decisive…
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FA Cup qualifying: Radcliffe host Bury in 3QR
By Steven Oldham FA Cup qualifying draw pits local rivals in plum tie Radcliffe‘s reward for a first win of the season last weekend in the FA Cup qualifying second round is a home time with Bury, who will be looking to add another name to their list of scalps in this season’s competition. Bernard…