Tag: Atherton LR
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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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Longridge Town upstage Step 4 Emley in FA Cup
By Steven Oldham Cover photo: Simon McDonnell-McLean Longridge Town vs Emley Longridge Town hit fifth gear Longridge Town continued their love affair with the FA Cup after racking up the goals once again in a 5-1 preliminary round win over higher-ranked Emley. Liam Atkinson’s second half hat-trick and Connor High’s brace – including the rocket…
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Chadderton go 7-Up on goal-filled day in NWC
By Steven Oldham Cover photo: James Lobley City of Liverpool vs Atherton LR Chadderton in seventh heaven Chadderton thumped South Liverpool 7-2 on an extraordinary weekend in the North West Counties Premier Division that saw 54 goals scored across the 12 fixtures – an average of 4.5 per game. The Oldham side even had time…
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NWC: Nelson extend lead to 7 points with big win
By Steven Oldham Cover photo: Callum Pilkington Route One Rovers vs Euxton Villa Nelson win key battle in title race Nelson emerged victorious in the top of the table clash in the North West Counties First Division North – beating Atherton LR 3-1 in their own backyard to go seven points clear. An eighth straight…