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Droylsden go top of the table with 2-1 win
By Steven Oldham Cover photo: Derek Lloyd Droylsden vs Colne Droylsden hit summit with fifth win Droylsden are the new pacesetters in the North West Counties First Division North after a 2-1 victory over Colne at The Butcher’s Arms. An own goal set Dave Pace’s side on the right path after 14 minutes, and Nellson…
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Burscough thrash struggling Ravens 5-0
By Steven Oldham Cover photo: Paul Moran Burscough vs FC Isle of Man Burscough reach fifth gear Burscough bounced back from their first defeat of the North West Counties Premier Divison season with a 5-0 home win over FC Isle of Man. David Dempsey’s side recorded their biggest win to date with a second half…
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Unbreached Burnley aim to extend run to 5 games
By Steven Oldham Cover photo: Burnley FC Burnley vs Loughborough Lightning Burnley firm favourites for WNL Cup clash Burnley’s start to the season – despite off field distractions – has been very impressive. They currently sit atop the National League North with seven points from nine, with no goals conceded across league and WNL Cup.…
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Ashton United complete FA Cup 2QR lineup
By Steven Oldham Cover photo: Jonathan White Nantwich Town vs Avro Ashton United see off Hallam Ashton United set up an FA Cup second qualifying round tie with National League North side Scarborough Athletic after beating Hallam 2-0. Steve Cunningham’s side successfully navigated the first round replay thanks to goals bookending the 90 minutes –…
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Atherton LR to play Macclesfield in FA Cup 2QR
By Steven Oldham Cover photo: James Lobley Atherton LR vs Atherton Collieries Atherton LR travel to Macclesfield Atherton LR‘s reward for thrashing local rivals Atherton Collieries 5-2 in the FA Cup first qualifying round is a trip to National League North side Macclesfield. The North West Counties Premier Division side will need to bridge a…
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2-0 win for AFC Blackpool as both sides see red
By Steven Oldham Cover photo: Ian Moore Squires Gate vs Maine Road AFC Blackpool take first win AFC Blackpool ended a run of three straight defeats to beat Darwen 2-0 – despite playing most of the game a man short. James Stanley’s red card after just 17 minutes left The Mechanics seemingly facing an uphill…
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Irlam leap into top 2 with away win
By Steven Oldham Cover photo: Nick Gerrard Litherland REMYCA vs Irlam Irlam too good for REMY Irlam are up to second in the North West Counties Premier Division after a 3-0 victory at struggling Litherland REMYCA. A fifth win of the campaign came courtesy of three second half goals, with Ethan Cartwright breaking the deadlock…
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Camara scores 3 in first Mossley win
By Steven Oldham Cover photo: Button Oak Photography Darlaston Town vs Mossley Mossley off and running Oumar Camara’s hat-trick inspired Mossley to their first win of the Northern Premier League Division One West season as they beat Darlaston Town 4-1. Fabian Salmon’s 16th minute goal had given Darlaston the lead, but Camara’s first of the…
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Lower Breck win derby 3-1 to remain unbeaten
By Steven Oldham Cover photo: Paul Moran Bootle vs Lower Breck Lower Breck remain top with away win Lower Breck‘s impressive start to life at Step 4 continued with a 3-1 away win at nearest rivals Bootle. Gary Moore’s side left it late to snatch all three points, but that they did and the promoted…
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Padiham win table-topping clash 3-1
By Steven Oldham Cover photo: James Lobley Atherton LR vs Stockport Town Late Padiham flurry maintains 100% record Padiham returned to the top of the North West Counties Premier Division on Bank Holiday Monday – dethroning Ramsbottom United after beating them 3-1. 683 – the day’s biggest attendance – saw a late Storks fightback win…
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