Tag: macclesfield
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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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FA Trophy R2: Warrington Rylands surprise Imps
By Steven Oldham Cover photo: MP Sports Photography Scunthorpe United vs Warrington Rylands Rylands upstage Scunthorpe in their own back yard Step 3 Warrington Rylands produced one of the big shocks of the FA Trophy second round by beating National League North promotion contenders Scunthorpe United 2-1 at Glanford Park. Rylands – already on a…
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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…
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FA Cup: Bury continue epic qualifying run
By Steven Oldham Cover Photo: Phil Hill Bury progress at expense of neighbours Step 5 Bury‘s increasingly memorable FA Cup run continues after a 3-2 win at National League North side Radcliffe in the third qualifying round. Dave McNabb’s Bury side progressed past their former landlords in front of 2,800 at the Neuven Stadium thanks…
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FA Cup qualifying: Radcliffe host Bury in 3QR
By Steven Oldham FA Cup qualifying draw pits local rivals in plum tie Radcliffe‘s reward for a first win of the season last weekend in the FA Cup qualifying second round is a home time with Bury, who will be looking to add another name to their list of scalps in this season’s competition. Bernard…
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FA Cup: Bury and Macclesfield spring 2QR upsets
By Steven Oldham Cover photo: Laura Jane Fenton (Blyth Spartans vs Bury) Shakers rattle and roll Spartans Bury have a rich history in the FA Cup – and their ’24-25 run looks set to be fondly remembered in years to come after claiming another scalp this weekend with a 3-0 win at Step 3 Blyth…