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Late 3-1 opening day defeat for Kendal Town
By Steven Oldham Cover photo: MJT Photography Carlisle City vs Shildon Kendal Town lose in final five minutes Kendal Town fell to a late 3-1 home defeat to Newcastle Benfield on the opening day of the Northern League Division One. Matt Flynn’s side looked to have bagged a point after James Bailey’s second half equaliser…
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Holker Old Boys thump Nelson 5-0 on opening day
By Steven Oldham Cover photo Derek Lloyd Droyslden vs AFC Blackpool Five star Holker Old Boys back with a bang Holker Old Boys picked up a stunning 5-0 victory over Nelson on the opening day of the North West Counties First Division North. Luke Davey opened the scoring for the hosts midway through the first…
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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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