Tag: Trafford
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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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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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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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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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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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NPL West: Widnes bag 4-2 away win
By Steven Oldham Cover photo: Paul Moran Bootle vs Widnes Deans double helps Widnes win Widnes remain a strong second in the Northern Premier League Division One West after picking up a 4-2 victory at Bootle. Michael Ellison’s side raced into a 3-0 lead early on – with two from Sharif Deans either side of…