Weekly Round Up - 14th October 2023

Highlight this week was the Premiership match between Southport & Ainsdale Amateurs and Bickerstaffe. Photos from the Wyre Villa v New Longton Rovers Reserves match, courtesy of Derick Thomas:

This game had it all with 8 goals, a missed penalty, end to end football from two fully committed teams. At the start of play it was 1st against 3rd in the Premier Division. The weather played its part with sunshine and rain and the pitch was in excellent condition given the recent bad weather.

Southport took the lead early in the game and then Bickerstaffe had the chance to equalise but missed a penalty opportunity. This did not put them off as they built up a 3-1 advantage scoring a couple of goals at the start of the second half. Southport came back to make it 3-2 but Bickerstaffe scored again to make it 4-2 and it seemed game over. Southport however had different ideas, an own goal following a corner was followed up by a fine finish after the goalkeeper cleared the ball with a punch which fell kindly to a Southport player who finished it with a fine strike.

Bickerstaffe goals from Danny Huyton (x2), Ryan Giller and Jacob Dever.
Southport's goals from Jake Heaton (x3) and Jake Graham.

These two teams were a credit to the League and it all bodes well for a competitive season as they are both on the heels of Standish St Wilfs with Tarleton a close 4th on goal difference.

Elsewhere in the league:

Premiership Recap:

Eccleston & Heskin 6-6 Highgrove

In a goal-fest, Eccleston's Jordan Aird shone with a hat-trick, but Highgrove matched them goal for goal, ending in a thrilling 6-6 draw.

Standish St Wilfrid’s 4-2 Walmer Bridge

Standish claimed victory with goals from Grey Berry, Josef Dineley, Johan Du Toit, and Tom Warren, while Zak Dreaves netted twice for Walmer Bridge.

Tarleton Corinthians 2-1 Newburgh Harrock

Tarleton edged out Newburgh with goals from Liam Johnson and Freddie Brookbanks, while Louis Burke found the net for Newburgh.

Division One Highlights:

Astley FC 7-2 Hoole United

Astley dominated with goals from Jack Brindle, Connor Geddes, and a remarkable quadruple by James Knott. Hoole's consolation goals came from Lewis Townley and Mark Wearden.

Cherrybrook 0-1 Broughton Amateurs AFC

Broughton secured a narrow victory with Alex Moore netting the only goal in a closely contested match.

Fleetwood Hesketh 1-3 Ribchester Rovers

Ribchester Rovers emerged victorious with goals from Robert Adamson, Thomas Ormosher, and sub Stirling Winder, while Ritchie Robinson scored for Fleetwood.

Norcross 3-1 Burscough Dynamo

Norcross displayed their prowess with goals from Jake Marshall, Josh O’Neill, and sub Luke Robinson. Robert Hill netted the lone goal for Burscough.

Sir Tom Finney 2-5 Standish St Wilfrid’s Reserves

Standish St Wilfrid’s Reserves secured an impressive win with Ben Flynn completing a hat-trick, supported by goals from Rob Thomas and sub Kyle Stebbings. Andrew O’Donnell and Joshua Omotoyinbo scored for Sir Tom Finney.

Division Two Action:

AFC Ainsdale 6-1 Gables FC

AFC Ainsdale dominated as Richard Coley found Gables FC's net, securing a comprehensive 6-1 victory.

Cube FC 5-3 Broughton Amateurs AFC Reserves

Cube FC triumphed with goals from Ehtzaz Hussain, Ismail Matadar, and Uwais Patel. Broughton Amateurs AFC Reserves responded with goals from Mohammed Abdalla Hashim.

Ribchester Rovers Reserves 1-4 Middleton & Overton Sports FC

Middleton & Overton Sports FC claimed victory with Jamie McGowan securing a hat-trick and Elliott Mooring adding another goal. Anthony Smalley scored the lone goal for Ribchester Rovers Reserves.

Wyre Villa 2-7 New Longton Rovers Reserves

In a high-scoring encounter, New Longton Rovers Reserves emerged victorious with goals from Andy Billington, Craig Drifill, Johnathan Hart, and a hat-trick from Alexander Jackson. Jordan Whitman and sub Tom Whiteside scored for Wyre Villa.

The weekend's fixtures showcased the competitive spirit and excitement that make local football leagues a joy for fans and players alike.