Injuries Take Their Toll
Two quickfire first half goals were enough to give Hurst Green promotion to division 1 in their debut season in the West Lancashire Football League.
Garstang End Richmond's Slim Hopes Of Top 2 Finish
Richmond Take Derby Day Points But at a Cost
Longridge were at home for the first time in over a month on Saturday afternoon as they welcomed tempest to the mike riding ground.
Richmond make it 4 straight wins to claw back the top 3!
Hurst Green took another massive step towards promotion with a crucial 1-0 win over a physical Croston side who were certainly no walkovers.
Longridge faced Coppull United on Tuesday night as they looked to build upon Saturdays impressive win at Euxton.
After the double setback over Easter, Longridge looked to get back to winning ways with the short trip to Euxton.
A sloppy second half display marred an otherwise straightforward victory for the leaders as they made it 9 games unbeaten in their push for promotion and the title.
Easter Monday saw the top two in the West Lancashire League come head to head in what promised to be a tussle of gigantic proportions between Charnock, who held a six point lead at the top of the table, and Longridge.
Longridge made the long trip to Walney Island to face midtable outfit Vickerstown on Easter Saturday as they continued their pursuit of leaders Charnock Richard.
Hurst Green strengthened their grip on promotion as they edged past a determined Kendal side after coming from behind in this tough encounter.
Not a great spectacle but 3 points all the same!
6 Minute Lorde Hat Trick Kills Off Cumbrians
Longridge made the short journey to Poulton Town on Saturday afternoon looking to maintain their league title challenge after drawing there last three league fixtures
Longridge entertained Crooklands in their first home game for over a month on Saturday afternoon.
Hurst Green went back to the top of Division 2 as they soundly beat mid table Chew Moor Brook Sports Club after a devastating three minute first half spell saw the home side score three goals without reply.
Yellows take a point when they deserved all 3
Yellows pick up 3 points despite depleted squad
The division 2 promotion race continued to hot-up as Green brushed aside a poor Milnthorpe side to remain in second with goals from Danny Walker, a Chris Scott hat-trick and an own goal.
Hurst Green slipped up in the title race as they let slip a three goal lead not for the first time this season in a match of two halves.
Richmond take point off Norcross at end of dreadful week
A double strike from Leylands man of the match Danny Morris,was what the visitors certainly deserved in a comfortable win.
Longridge looked to put Wednesday’s semi-final defeat behind them with a trip to Southport on Saturday afternoon.
A Glenn Sargent wonder strike was the pick of the goals in todays draw against CMB.....
Longridge were looking for another three points on Saturday afternoon and maintain their place at the top of the table with the visit of fifth place Coppull United.
Derby game lost at Tummerhill.....
After a three week break because of the weather Longridge welcomed defending champions Charnock Richard to the Mike Riding Ground for this top of the table clash.
Spoils Shared at Richmond Park
A late penalty from captain Sam Hayes against struggling Furness ensured that Green extended their lead at the top of the league in what was a battling, if not spectacular performance.
Cleator Moor Celtic secured the Presidents Cup trophy after a 4-1 win on penalties over Croston Sports following a 1-1 draw during a tense 90 minutes, writes ROSS CHAPMAN.
Rossendale were victorious in the Miller Roskell Richardson Cup for the second time in three years, beating Blackpool Wren Rovers 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw at Euxton Villa, writes ROSS CHAPMAN.
The West Lancashire League and GroundhopUK are delighted to announce the host clubs for the league’s debut August weekend match bonanza.
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