Tag: non-league
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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…
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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,…
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Hyde United 1-3 Wythenshawe: Ammies beat Tigers
By Steven Oldham Wythenshawe tame Tigers Wythenshawe came from behind to beat Hyde United 3-1, with summer signing Kamoy McNair netting a goal in each half for the visitors. The Ammies bridged the two-division gap despite falling behind to an early goal for the hosts, with a trialist tapping in from close range after just…
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NWC: Penalties see Droylsden, Villa into final
By Steven Oldham Cover photo: Bloods Pics Droylsden vs Holker Old Boys Penalties needed for Droylsden and Euxton Villa Droylsden and Euxton Villa will contest next weekend’s North West Counties First Division North play-off final – after both clubs needed penalty shootout wins to navigate their semi-finals. Third-placed Droylsden will host the fixture after seeing…
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NLN: Radcliffe move 6 points clear of drop zone
By Steven Oldham Cover photo: Biddle of Nowhere Photography Curzon Ashton vs Marine Radcliffe keep clean sheet in away win Radcliffe moved six points clear of the National League North drop zone with a 1-0 win at Warrington Town – leaving their hosts six points adrift of safety. Danny Greenfield’s strike just before the hour…
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Fenix Trophy: Avro beat FC Oslo 6-1 in first leg
By Steven Oldham Cover photo: Jamie Ross Avro vs FC Oslo Avro reach sixth gear in Fenix Trophy again Avro will take a five-goal advantage into next week’s Fenix Trophy quarter final return leg with FC Oslo after beating the Norwegian side 6-1 on Wednesday night. The Oldham side netted three times in each half…
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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…
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NWC: First win in 10 for Garstang
By Steven Oldham Cover photo: Bloods Pics Ashton Town vs Droylsden Three points for Garstang Garstang picked up a vital first win in ten attempts in their bid to avoid a bottom three finish in the North West Counties First Division North. Guy Heffernan’s side were 3-0 winners over Steeton this weekend at The Riverside…
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NWC: Winsford United extend lead to 5 points
By Steven Oldham Cover photo: Marc K Photography Winsford United vs Wolverhampton Sporting Community Winsford United in seventh heaven with home win Winsford United are now five points clear at the top of the North West Counties First Division South after thumping strugglers Wolverhampton Sporting Community 7-0 at The Barton Stadium. The home side had…
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NWC: Prestwich Heys move off bottom with 2-1 win
By Steven Oldham Cover photo: Steven Taylor Barnoldswick Town vs Charnock Richard Prestwich Heys upset West to move off bottom spot Prestwich Heys hauled themselves out of the relegation zone in the North West Counties Premier League with a 2-1 away-win at promotion-chasing West Didsbury & Chorlton. Ryan Hutchinson’s side left it late, but picked…