Tag: Bacup Borough
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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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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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FA Vase: Maghull surprise Step 5 opposition
By Steven Oldham Cover photo: Frickley Athletic Frickley Athletic vs Maghull Maghull reach fifth gear at Frickley North West Counties First Division North table-toppers Maghull continued their strong start to the season by thrashing the higher-ranked Frickley Athletic 5-1 in the FA Vase first qualifying round. Joe Burns’ side upstaged the NCEL Premier Division side…
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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: 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…