Tag: witton albion
-
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…
-
Ashton United complete FA Cup 2QR lineup
By Steven Oldham Cover photo: Jonathan White Nantwich Town vs Avro Ashton United see off Hallam Ashton United set up an FA Cup second qualifying round tie with National League North side Scarborough Athletic after beating Hallam 2-0. Steve Cunningham’s side successfully navigated the first round replay thanks to goals bookending the 90 minutes –…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…