Weekly Round Up - 27th January 2024

Premiership
Tarleton Corinthians and Preston Wanderers battled it out in a closely contested match that ended in a 1-1 draw. The scorer for Tarleton Corinthians remains unidentified, while Charlie Swindlehurst found the back of the net for Preston Wanderers, securing a crucial point for his team in the Premiership standings.

Division One
Broughton Amateurs and Burscough Dynamo treated fans to an exhilarating match that ended in a thrilling 3-3 draw. Michael Mathias, Robert Hollinghurst, and substitute Jack Jemson were on target for Broughton, showcasing their attacking prowess. On the other side, Burscough Dynamo's Lewis Corke netted a brace, displaying his goal-scoring ability, while Kyle Kitson also found the back of the net, contributing to their team's efforts to secure a point in the fixture.

Norcross FC was awarded a home walkover against Fleetwood Hesketh, granting them a valuable three points in the Division One standings without having to take the field.

Division Two
AFC Ainsdale showcased their dominance on the field with an impressive 6-2 victory over Ribchester Rovers Reserves. The goal scorers for AFC Ainsdale in this fixture are not specified, but their collective effort led to a commanding win. On the other side, Ribchester Rovers Reserves managed to find the back of the net through Ben Bristo and substitute Stirling Winder, despite facing a strong opposition.

New Longton Rovers Reserves and Astley FC Reserves engaged in a fiercely contested match that ended in a 3-3 draw, leaving spectators on the edge of their seats. New Longton Rovers Reserves took an early lead with goals from Jonathan Hart in the 7th minute and David Allen in the 15th minute, showcasing their attacking intent. However, Astley FC Reserves fought back with a resilient performance, as Adam Caunce bagged a brace and Osian Jones also found the back of the net, ensuring a hard-fought point for their team. Kyle Carlisle's goal in the 76th minute for New Longton Rovers Reserves added to the excitement of this evenly matched encounter.

Guildhall Cup - Round 3
In a dominant display of skill and precision, Bickerstaffe asserted their authority on the pitch with a resounding 7-1 victory over Eccleston & Heskin in the Guildhall Cup. Eccleston & Heskin's lone goal came from Luke Drummond, a testament to their perseverance despite the overwhelming opposition. However, Bickerstaffe showcased their attacking prowess with goals from multiple players, including William Lamb with a brace, and contributions from Luke Mcateer, Shaun Smyth, Ben Fearon, Josh Grive, and Alex Grisedale. This comprehensive win sees Bickerstaffe progress confidently to the quarter-finals of the tournament, leaving a mark of their formidable presence in the competition.

Lancastrian Brigade Cup - Round 1
In an exciting fixture, Appley Bridge faced off against Sir Tom Finney, with the latter emerging victorious with a 4-2 win. Appley Bridge's Liam Hilton netted a brace, displaying his goal-scoring prowess, but it wasn't enough to secure a win. Sir Tom Finney's Conor Garrett also bagged a brace, with substitutes Kee-Jay Gladstone and Joshua Omotoyinho contributing additional goals, showcasing their depth in attack.

Middleton & Overton Sports FC secured a solid 2-0 victory over Bickerstaffe Reserves in a well-contested match. Jamie McGowan found the net for Middleton & Overton Sports FC, while the other goal came courtesy of an own goal by Bickerstaffe, adding to the excitement of the encounter.

Shevington FC Reserves faced off against Hoole United in a tightly contested match that ended with a 2-1 victory for Hoole United. The scorer for Shevington remains unspecified, but Hoole United's Gary Highes and Adam Thomas found the back of the net, securing the win for their team.

Astley FC emerged victorious with a convincing 4-1 win over Wyre Villa Reserves. Aiibola Hakeem-Habeeb scored the solitary goal for Wyre Villa, while Astley FC's Jack Brindle and James Knott with a brace each, along with Jak Turner, showcased their attacking prowess, sealing an impressive victory for their team.

Northern Cup
In a fiercely contested fixture in the Northern Cup, Old Stretfordians FC faced off against Cube FC, with Cube emerging victorious with a narrow 3-2 win. Old Stretfordians, competing in the premier division of the Lancashire & Cheshire League, put up a valiant effort but fell short against a determined Cube side. Cube's goals came from Irfan, who found the net twice, showcasing his goal-scoring prowess, and Keny, whose contribution proved crucial in securing the win for his team. Despite a spirited performance from both sides, Cube FC clinched the victory and advanced in the Northern Cup, leaving Old Stretfordians to regroup and refocus for their upcoming fixtures.