Premiership
Burscough Dynamo 0-2 Broughton Amateurs AFC
In an impressive away showdown, Broughton Amateurs AFC kept their goal tally ticking as Michael Mathias and substitute Dane Westwood found the net, sealing a solid 2-0 victory over Burscough. With relentless pressure from start to finish, Broughton’s precision and patience ultimately paid off, leaving Burscough searching for answers to break their defensive stronghold.
Shevington 3-0 Highgrove
Shevington played host to Highgrove in a game that waited until the second half for the action to kick off. Louie Fitzpatrick was in unstoppable form, bagging two goals in quick succession at the 55th and 67th minutes to put Shevington ahead. Shaun Whittle then capped off the win in style with an 88th-minute goal, wrapping up a convincing 3-0 victory after a quiet first half.
Standish St Wilfrids 1-0 Walmer Bridge
In a tight clash between Standish St Wilfrids and Walmer Bridge, Johan Du Toit made his mark early in the game, striking in the 25th minute to give Standish the lead. The goal would be the only one of the match, but it was enough to secure Standish a 1-0 victory as they expertly defended their slim lead until the final whistle.
Division One
Ribchester Rovers 1-5 Southport & Ainsdale Amateurs Reserves
It was all action at Ribchester as Southport & Ainsdale Amateurs Reserves ran rampant, leaving the hosts with plenty to ponder. Antonio Byron Berisha opened the floodgates in the 23rd minute, and Luke Ewart doubled up just five minutes later. Tomas Wright slipped another past the keeper in the 58th minute, Ewart struck again in the 65th, and Jack Sawyer put the game to bed with a clinical 85th-minute goal. Ribchester managed a consolation goal, but Southport had already stolen the show in style.
Division Two
Astley FC Reserves 6-4 New Longton Rovers
Astley FC Reserves and New Longton Rovers turned their game into a goalfest! Luke Robinson came out firing with goals in the 2nd, 10th, and 30th minutes, joined by strikes from Jak Turner (12) and James Knott (34) to give Astley a commanding lead. But the Rovers had other plans, with Jonathan Hart and a double from Luke Livesey sparking a fightback. However, it was Robinson’s fourth goal at 88 minutes that sealed the 6-4 win, ending an epic back-and-forth.
Fleetwood Hesketh 3-4 Middleton & Overton Sports
Middleton & Overton Sports brought pure drama to Fleetwood Hesketh, with Jake Dwyer putting in a clinic. His first came right before halftime in the 45th, and then he struck again in the 53rd and 65th minutes, joined by Thomas Egan’s clinical shot in the 50th. Fleetwood Hesketh did their best to keep up with three goals, but Middleton & Overton’s precision and assists from Cameron Isherwood, Thomas Howis, and Jack Burba gave them a nail-biting 4-3 win.
Westgate Hawks 2-0 Wigan Rovers
Westgate Hawks showed composure in their 2-0 victory over Wigan Rovers. Edward Harrison got the scoring underway in the 24th minute, and Chris Kavanagh solidified the win in the 58th. Wigan couldn’t break through Westgate’s disciplined defense, leaving the Hawks to celebrate a well-earned clean sheet and three points.
Division Three
Bay Rangers FC A 1-1 Marsh United Reserves
A tense clash between Bay Rangers and Marsh United Reserves ended all square! Connor Wallis struck early in the 14th minute to give Marsh United the lead, but Jamie Scott had other ideas and found the net for Bay Rangers, leveling things up late in the game. The match ended with both sides taking a share of the spoils.
Broughton Amateurs Reserves 0-4 AFC Ainsdale Reserves
AFC Ainsdale Reserves brought firepower to Broughton with a convincing 4-0 victory. Aiden Obey opened the scoring, giving Ainsdale a narrow lead at halftime. They roared back in the second half, with Luke Highton doubling the advantage, Jack Kennedy Howlett netting the third, and Ben Shelbourne sealing the win with a fourth goal, sending Broughton home empty-handed.
Chipping FC A 2-2 Shevington Reserves
Chipping FC A and Shevington Reserves battled to a 2-2 stalemate in a well-fought encounter. Although both teams kept the score close, neither provided a teamsheet, leaving fans in suspense about the exact details. A tightly contested affair, both teams split the points after an intense game.
Walmer Bridge Reserves 1-1 Middleton & Overton Sports Reserves
Middleton & Overton took the lead before halftime thanks to Elliot Mooring’s goal, assisted by captain Ben Kay in the 43rd minute. The lead held until the 89th minute, when Ciro Pranzo equalized for Walmer Bridge Reserves. With Nathan Kay named Player of the Match for Middleton, both sides left the pitch with a hard-earned point.
Guildhall Cup
Castle FC 3-2 Hoole United
In a nail-biting game, Castle FC edged Hoole United 3-2. Though Adam Thomas and David Wilkinson found the net for Hoole, Castle took home the win and the bragging rights in a spirited display.
Sir Tom Finney 0-7 Marsh United
Marsh United unleashed an early blitz against Sir Tom Finney, with Aaron Hoyle scoring in the 9th minute and Daniel Smith following with a rapid double in the 19th and 23rd minutes. The first half saw Marsh take total control, ending 3-0 at the break, leaving Sir Tom Finney searching for answers.
In the second half, Marsh United piled on the goals, with Jamie Taylor scoring in the 53rd and 66th minutes. Jamie Coulton joined the scoreboard in the 70th, and Taylor completed his hat-trick with an 84th-minute strike. The match ended in a 7-0 rout, with Marsh United making a powerful statement in their Guildhall Cup campaign.
Wyre Villa Reserves 1-3 AFC Ainsdale
AFC Ainsdale claimed a decisive 3-1 victory over Wyre Villa Reserves, with Matthew Howard striking first in the 19th minute. Charles Lunt added two more for Ainsdale, while Jamie Houghton scored for Wyre Villa, but it wasn’t enough to stop Ainsdale from taking all three points.
Lancashire FA Amateur Cup
Preston Wanderers 2-4 Appley Bridge
Appley Bridge put in a commanding performance with goals from Lokuta Mattias in the 10th minute and Liam Hilton in the 25th to give them the lead. Despite goals from Lewis Scanlon and Luke Smith for Preston, Appley Bridge’s Declan Ashurst and James Rimmer solidified the 4-2 victory with strikes in the 55th and 70th minutes, progressing them through to Round 3.
Rishton United Vets 3-1 Eccleston & Heskin
Rishton United Vets showcased their veteran prowess, besting Eccleston & Heskin 3-1. Despite Alex Brooks scoring for Eccleston, the hosts proved too strong and ran away with the victory, ejecting Eccleston from the cup.
Tarleton Corinthians 0-3 Southport & Ainsdale Amateurs
Southport & Ainsdale Amateurs cruised past Tarleton Corinthians with a clinical 3-0 scoreline. Thomas Elliot Haworth struck first, while Jonathan Scholes bagged a brace to ensure a comfortable passage to the next round.