Tag: Congleton Town
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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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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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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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NPL: Epic Stalybridge Celtic comeback in 4-3 win
By Steven Oldham Stalybridge Celtic bounce back Stalybridge Celtic ended their winless run in the Northern Premier League Division One West in some style – coming from three goals down to dismiss Hednesford Town 4-3 at Bower Fold. The 304 in attendance who braved the chilly weather were rewarded with a seven goal thriller which…
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FA Trophy first round: Macclesfield smash Robins
By Steven Oldham Cover photo: Phil Jones/SportsEyePhoto Macclesfield vs Ashton United Macclesfield storm past Ashton Dominant Macclesfield thrashed Ashton United 7-1 in the FA Trophy first round in front of 1,216 at the Moss Rose. The all-NPL Premier clash only looked like going one way this afternoon, with the home side 4-0 up by the…
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FA Trophy: Clitheroe, Congleton spring surprises
By Steven Oldham Cover photo: Stephen Lawton Congleton Town vs Hyde United Clitheroe upset Lancaster in FA Trophy 3QR Step 4 Clitheroe emerged victorious and provided an upset in a Lancashire derby by beating Lancaster City 2-0 in the FA Trophy third qualifying round. The Northern Premier League West side – now unbeaten in six…