By Steven Oldham Cover photo: James Lobley Abbey Hey vs Atherton LR
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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 leaders took the lead from the penalty spot through Ryan Talbot on 14 minutes – following Daryll Grant’s red card two minutes earlier.
Talbot’s first goal for Atherton LR comes on his first start for the club, and Joe Bacon’s third FA Vase goal of the season took his side in with the advantage at the break.
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Further goals from Akim Samms and George Chadwick rubber-stamped their place in the next round, with the home side picking up a consolation own goal in added time.
Having already dispatched Cheadle Town, Colne and now Abbey Hey, LR could prove a dangerous opponent for other Step 5 clubs in the next round.
Manager Simon Heaton gives us his thoughts on today’s defeat. pic.twitter.com/EEYyYswEvz
— Abbey Hey FC (@AbbeyHeyFC) November 9, 2024
Impressive Winsford march on
Winsford United continued their strong overall form as they thumped fellow Step 6 side Darwen 6-1 at The Barton Stadium.
Elliott Coleman’s early opener for the home side was cancelled out by Jamie Ramwell on 32 minutes, but Winsford still went in ahead thanks to Oli Pope’s effort shortly after.
Winsford motored on in the second half, with Coleman taking a second goal and Matty Birchall helping himself to a hat-trick in little more than a half hour. Birchall is now up to eight for the season while his side are now unbeaten in 15 across all competitions.
South see off Chaddy
South Liverpool came out on top in an all NWC Premier-clash with Chadderton – with a goal in each half confirming them as 2-0 winners.
Goals from Dominic Cain (28) and Chris Happi-Fankam (78) sent Martin Ryman’s side through at the expense of their divisional rivals, whose downturn in form now extends to four losses in a row across all competitions.
South remain on track to equal their best performance in the competition – a run to the fourth round last season.
— Chadderton FC (@ChaddertonFC) November 10, 2024
No upset for West
West Didsbury & Chadderton avoided a banana skin and were 2-0 winners at Northern League Division 2 side Ryton & Crawbrook Albion.
Jack Banister opened the scoring on 31 minutes, and Reuben Dass sealed it in added time for Paul Marshall’s side.
West remain on target to match their best performance in the competition – after making the quarter finals in the 2022-23 season.
Ashton Town make history
Ashton Town left it very late, but booked their place in the third round with a 1-0 win over FC Hartlepool.
Taylor Prescott’s 93rd minute winner ensured his club will be present in the third round for the first time, already having broken their own record by making this stage.
Kevin Towey’s side have already seen off Horbury Town, Armthorpe Welfare and Daisy Hill prior to this weekend’s game having enter the competition in the first qualifying round.
🚨 90th Minute Magic! 🚨
— Ashton Town FC (@ashtontownfc) November 11, 2024
Taylor Prescott with an absolute clutch finish in the dying moments to seal the win and send us through to the 3rd Round of the FA Vase! History made for Ashton Town in epic style! GET IN! 🔥⚽ #UpTheTown #FAVase #PrescottHeroics pic.twitter.com/bsCG1aaMfY
Carlisle City progress
Carlisle City are through to the third round for a second consecutive season after seeing off Blyth Town 2-0 at Gillford Park. Two goals from Callum Birdsall – one in each half – sent The Sky Blues through.
It’s a record-equalling performance to reach the third round for the Northern League side – can they go further this year?
Padiham go out on penalties
Padiham will be heartbroken to have lost despite scoring five goals away from home at Albion Sports. The incredible game ended 5-5 at full time before The Storks were beaten 5-3 on penalties.
Tyler James, Jack Price and Josh Briggs scored one apiece, while Ben Hoskin’s two goals came from the penalty spot and secured the shootout with an equaliser in the 98th minute – with his side down to ten men after Kieran Sherlock’s dismissal late on.
End of the road
NWC Premier league leaders Ramsbottom United bow out after a 2-0 loss at Silsden – with both goals coming from Casey Stewart before the break. Andy Teague was sent off late on for Steve Wilkes’ side.
A late winner for Heanor Town sent Sandbach United out, with the visitors winning 3-2 thanks to Mason Booth-Davies’ 94th minute goal. Ben Greenop with both the goals for Declan Swan’s side.
Charnock Richard are also out after a 3-1 loss at North Shields. Matt Davies’ equaliser for the visitors had sent them in level at the break.
Peter Morgan was on target for Ashville in a 2-1 home defeat to Wombwell Town, while New Mills were beaten 1-0 at Hallam.
Winners here pick up £900 in prize money while losing clubs collect £275 for reaching this stage. The FA Vase third round will take place on the weekend of 7 December.
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