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Carlisle, Altrincham say no to National League Cup
By Steven Oldham Cover photo: Getty Photos Carlisle United decline place in National League Cup Carlisle United have declined a place in the troubled National League Cup ahead of their return to the fifth tier for the first time in over two decades. The Brunton Park side confirmed the decision earlier this week. Chief Executive,…
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Hyde United 1-3 Wythenshawe: Ammies beat Tigers
By Steven Oldham Wythenshawe tame Tigers Wythenshawe came from behind to beat Hyde United 3-1, with summer signing Kamoy McNair netting a goal in each half for the visitors. The Ammies bridged the two-division gap despite falling behind to an early goal for the hosts, with a trialist tapping in from close range after just…
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F2: Luke Browning leads title race after Monaco
By Steven Oldham Cover photo: Formula 2 Luke Browning leads F2 title standings Cheshire’s Luke Browning is the new leader of the FIA Formula 2 Championship after surviving a chaotic weekend at Monaco to record a double points finish. Hitech’s Browning third place in Saturday’s sprint – his fifth podium of the year – and…
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NPL: Widnes grab title on final day with 1-0 win
By Steven Oldham Cover photo: Widnes FC Widnes vs Trafford Widnes hold nerve to be crowned champions Widnes will be playing Step 3 football next season after wrapping up the Northern Premier League Division One West title with a 1-0 final day win over Trafford. Michael Ellison’s side only needed a point heading into the…
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NWC: Penalties see Droylsden, Villa into final
By Steven Oldham Cover photo: Bloods Pics Droylsden vs Holker Old Boys Penalties needed for Droylsden and Euxton Villa Droylsden and Euxton Villa will contest next weekend’s North West Counties First Division North play-off final – after both clubs needed penalty shootout wins to navigate their semi-finals. Third-placed Droylsden will host the fixture after seeing…
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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: Champions Winsford sign off with 3-2 win
By Steven Oldham Cover photo: Gary Moore Alsager Town vs Winsford United Winsford United win away North West Counties First Division South champions Winsford United completed their Step 6 season with a 3-2 win at Alsager Town. A topsy-turvy game saw Alsager take the lead through Tom Johnson, before Oli Pope and Reece Davies turned…
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NWC: Title race heads to 46th and final game
By Steven Oldham Cover photo: Phil Hill Cheadle Town vs Bury Title race goes to the wire The North West Counties Premier Division title race will go to the last day of the season – with both Bury and Lower Breck extending their long winning runs this weekend. Table-toppers Bury overcame Cheadle Town 2-0 in…
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NWC: Atherton LR net 6 to wrap up title
By Steven Oldham Cover photo: James Lobley Atherton LR vs Bacup Borough Title winners Atherton LR seal promotion in style Atherton Laburnum Rovers will be playing Step 5 football next season – after thrashing Bacup Borough 6-0 to wrap up the North West Counties First Division North title. LR were in charge from the off…
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NWC: Huge 3 points for Colne in relegation fight
By Steven Oldham Cover photo: Nick Gerrard Litherland REMYCA vs Colne Colne edge closer to safety Colne picked up a precious win at Litherland REMYCA to boost their chances of remaining a North West Counties Premier Division side next season. Andy Harrison’s side were 3-1 winners on the road despite falling behind to a 13th…
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