Tag: non-league

  • Camara scores 3 in first Mossley win

    Camara scores 3 in first Mossley win

    By Steven Oldham Cover photo: Button Oak Photography Darlaston Town vs Mossley Mossley off and running Oumar Camara’s hat-trick inspired Mossley to their first win of the Northern Premier League Division One West season as they beat Darlaston Town 4-1. Fabian Salmon’s 16th minute goal had given Darlaston the lead, but Camara’s first of the…

  • Alsager Town get first win in 7 goal thriller

    Alsager Town get first win in 7 goal thriller

    By Steven Oldham Cover photo: Bob Shaw Photos Market Drayton Town vs Ashville Alsager Town fight back for first 3 points Alsager Town came out on top with an 88th minute winner in a topsy-turvy game to see off Haughmond 4-3 in the North West Counties First Division South. The Bullets trailed 3-2 at the…

  • Carlisle City’s strong run continues in 3-1 win

    Carlisle City’s strong run continues in 3-1 win

    By Steven Oldham Unbeaten Carlisle City come from behind to take 3 points Carlisle City extended their unbeaten start to the Northern League Division One season to four games with a 3-1 win at West Allotment Celtic. Only Whitley Bay’s better goal difference is keeping The Sky Blues off the top spot at this early…

  • Late turnaround wins it 2-1 for Sandbach United

    Late turnaround wins it 2-1 for Sandbach United

    By Steven Oldham Cover photo: David Mullaney Sandbach United vs Shawbury United Sandbach United leave it late Sandbach United came from behind to beat Shawbury United 2-1 and pick up their first win of the North West Counties First Division South season. Previously unbeaten Shawbury took the lead just after the break through Ablay Sowe,…

  • Nelson bounce back with 2-1 home win

    Nelson bounce back with 2-1 home win

    By Steven Oldham Cover photo: Adam Gee Photography Nelson vs AFC Blackpool Nelson on the board with Cane double Nelson are off and running in the North West Counties First Division North after beating AFC Blackpool 2-1 at Little Wembley. Two second half goals from Max Cane was enough to see off the Mechanics, who…

  • Winder hat-trick seals 3 points for Kendal Town

    Winder hat-trick seals 3 points for Kendal Town

    By Steven Oldham Mintcakes take first points A Josh Winder hat-trick earned Kendal Town a 4-1 victory over Marske United in the Northern League Division One. Matt Flynn’s side registered their first points of the season at Mount Pleasant to make a long trip home that little bit sweeter. Winder opened the scoring on 13…

  • Droylsden top NWC attendance chart with 624

    Droylsden top NWC attendance chart with 624

    By Steven Oldham Cover photo: Derek Lloyd Droylsden vs AFC Blackpool Droylsden upstage Step 5 clubs with best-attended game First Division North side Droylsden recorded the highest attendance of any game played on the opening weekend of the North West Counties season. The 624 in attendance against AFC Blackpool wasn’t bettered by any other club…

  • Late 3-1 opening day defeat for Kendal Town

    Late 3-1 opening day defeat for Kendal Town

    By Steven Oldham Cover photo: MJT Photography Carlisle City vs Shildon Kendal Town lose in final five minutes Kendal Town fell to a late 3-1 home defeat to Newcastle Benfield on the opening day of the Northern League Division One. Matt Flynn’s side looked to have bagged a point after James Bailey’s second half equaliser…

  • Holker Old Boys thump Nelson 5-0 on opening day

    Holker Old Boys thump Nelson 5-0 on opening day

    By Steven Oldham Cover photo Derek Lloyd Droyslden vs AFC Blackpool Five star Holker Old Boys back with a bang Holker Old Boys picked up a stunning 5-0 victory over Nelson on the opening day of the North West Counties First Division North. Luke Davey opened the scoring for the hosts midway through the first…

  • Carlisle, Altrincham say no to National League Cup

    Carlisle, Altrincham say no to National League Cup

    By Steven Oldham Cover photo: Getty Photos Carlisle United decline place in National League Cup Carlisle United have declined a place in the troubled National League Cup ahead of their return to the fifth tier for the first time in over two decades. The Brunton Park side confirmed the decision earlier this week. Chief Executive,…