Tag: bury
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Runcorn Linnets to host Bury in FA Trophy 2QR
By Steven Oldham Cover photo: Phil Hill Bury vs Wythenshawe Town FA Trophy draw pits Linnets against Shakers Runcorn Linnets will host Bury in the FA Trophy second qualifying round after knocking out Garforth Town on penalties. Linnets won the shootout 4-1 over the NPL East side after the game had finished 1-1 at 90…
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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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Witton Albion take first win in 3-1 away day
day is now live. By Steven Oldham Cover photo: Karl Brooks Photography Stalybridge Celtic vs Witton Albion First win on the board for Witton Albion Witton Albion ran out 3-1 winners at Stalybridge Celtic to pick up their first victory of the Northern Premier League Division One West season. Tom Hoyle opened the scoring after 34…
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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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Bury & Lower Breck start Step 4 season victorious
By Steven Oldham Cover photo: Phil Hill Bury vs Newcastle Town Bury edge past Newcastle Town Bury began life in the Northern Premier League Division One West with a late 1-0 win over Newcastle Town at Gigg Lane – and fellow promoted side Lower Breck are also off to a flyer. The Shakers eventually shook…
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FA Cup: Prestwich Heys stun Wythenshawe Town 4-2
By Steven Oldham Cover photo: Prestwich Heys Wythenshawe Town vs Prestwich Heys Prestwich Heys sink Town Prestwich Heys upset Step 4 Wythenshawe Town and progressed by a 4-2 scoreline as the FA Cup extra preliminary round took centre stage this weekend. A blistering second-half performance sent Heys through at the expense of their Greater Manchester…
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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: 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: 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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NWC: Bury move 10 points clear after home romp
By Steven Oldham Cover photo: Laura Fenton Bury vs Litherland REMYCA Bury batter REMY at Gigg Lane Bury moved ten points clear at the top of the North West Counties Premier League after thrashing Litherland REMYCA 7-0 at Gigg Lane. Title momentum swung further to The Shakers following Ramsbottom United losing 3-2 to FC St…