Thornton Cleveleys crowned champions after epic battle

23 Apr 2022 By Andy Sykes

Thornton Cleveleys are celebrating after securing their first ever West Lancashire League Premier Division title on a dramatic day.

The league leaders saw off near neighbours Blackpool Wren Rovers 1-0, meaning Fulwood Amateurs had to match their result to keep the title race alive.

But Tony Hesketh's men fell to a 2-0 defeat at Tempest United to spark wild celebrations among the Thornton contingent.

Elsewhere, Whitehaven Amateurs secured their Premier Division status with a 1-0 win over Burscough Richmond.

In Division One, Horwich St Mary's got the win they needed to stay up, seeing off Hawcoat Park 3-1.

*We'll have more on Thornton's success in the coming days.

Where next?

Beavers basks in glory of title success John Beavers could have been forgiven for having one eye and ear pointed away from the pitch on Saturday as the clock ticked down on their final game of an epic season.