It was a thrilling weekend of football across the divisions, with Castle FC delivering the standout performance in a 3-1 victory over Wigan Rovers. Meanwhile, Astley FC’s Jake Whitelock stole the show with a commanding display, earning Player of the Match honors as he played a key role in their 3-1 win over Ribchester Rovers. With dramatic goals, hard-fought battles, and decisive moments shaping the results, the latest round of fixtures provided plenty of excitement for fans and teams alike.
PREMIERSHIP
Broughton Amateurs AFC 1-2 Burscough Dynamo
Broughton Amateurs put up a fight, but Burscough Dynamo walked away with all three points. Jonathan Gough found the net for the hosts, but it was Sam Roberts who stole the show with a clinical brace to seal the win for Dynamo.
Eccleston & Heskin 1-3 Standish St Wilfirds
Dave McMillan gave Eccleston & Heskin hope with an early strike in the 23rd minute, but Standish St Wilfrids turned the game on its head. Matthew Crossey found the equalizer before Tom Denny and substitute Lewis Hodgson wrapped up a convincing away victory.
Southport & Ainsdale Amateurs 0-2 Bickerstaffe
A professional away performance from Bickerstaffe saw them claim a 2-0 win over Southport & Ainsdale Amateurs. Goals from Matthew Bailey and Alex Griesdale proved too much for the hosts, who struggled to break down the visitors’ defense.
DIVISION ONE
Appley Bridge 5-2 Sir Tom Finney
Appley Bridge put on a dominant attacking display to see off Sir Tom Finney. Ryan Craven opened the scoring in the 11th minute before Daniel Atkins struck twice, adding to goals from Jack Lappin and Elliot Ashurst. Joshua Omotoyinbo hit a brace for the visitors, but their hopes were dashed further when Adrian Barbu saw red. Jonathan Ssekiziyiyu was also booked in a frustrating afternoon for the visitors.
Astley FC 3-1 Ribchester Rovers
Ribchester Rovers took the lead in the first half through Callum Mullan, putting Astley FC on the back foot at the break. However, the home side came out firing in the second half, showing great attacking intent and turning the game around in style.
Charles Young got Astley back on level terms in the 54th minute, finishing well after Tom Crook’s assist. Crook then found the net himself in the 65th minute, capitalizing on a well-placed pass from Cieran Dowd. The comeback was completed in the 73rd minute when Jack Brindle sealed the win, thanks to an assist from Jake Whitelock, who was later named Astley’s Player of the Match for his standout performance.
Hoole United 1-0 AFC Ainsdale
It was a tight affair between Hoole United and AFC Ainsdale, with just a single goal deciding the contest. Harvey Torrance found the breakthrough in the 40th minute, and Hoole held firm to take all three points.
DIVISION TWO
Middleton & Overton Sports FC 3-0 Westgate Hawks
Middleton & Overton Sports FC delivered a dominant performance to secure a 3-0 victory over Westgate Hawks. The home side took control early, breaking the deadlock in the 23rd minute through Jakub Rusakiewicz. Just before halftime, Jamie McGowan doubled the advantage, putting Middleton in a commanding position at the break. Westgate made multiple changes at the start of the second half in an attempt to turn the tide, but Middleton’s disciplined defense held firm.
Despite Westgate’s efforts to get back into the game, Middleton remained in control, managing the tempo well. Further substitutions on both sides did little to change the flow of the match, and Middleton sealed the win in the 87th minute when Jake Dwyer added a third. It was a professional and well-executed performance from Middleton & Overton, who rarely looked troubled and deservedly took all three points.
Wigan Rovers 1-3 Castle FC
Castle FC came away with a well-earned 3-1 victory over Wigan Rovers in an entertaining contest. The visitors struck first in the 35th minute through Finlay Brockbank, but Wigan responded quickly, leveling the score just five minutes later when Callum Bayliss found the net. With the teams locked at 1-1 at halftime, the game was finely poised, setting up an intriguing second half.
Castle FC regained the lead in the 55th minute when Matthew Thomas finished clinically to put the visitors back in control. Wigan pushed for an equalizer, but Castle stood firm and sealed the win in the 75th minute as Jakub Kowalik added a third. It was a disciplined and well-structured performance from Castle, who absorbed pressure when needed and took their chances effectively to claim all three points.
DIVISION THREE
Broughton Amateurs AFC Reserves 0-1 Bickerstaffe Reserves
Bickerstaffe Reserves edged out Broughton Amateurs AFC Reserves with a narrow 1-0 victory, thanks to a decisive goal from George Holker. In a tightly contested match, both sides battled hard, but it was Holker’s clinical finish that made the difference. Broughton pushed for an equalizer, but Bickerstaffe’s defense held firm to secure the win.
LANCASTRIAN BRIGADE CUP
Standish St Wilfrids Reserves 3-0 Shevington Reserves
Standish St Wilfrids Reserves comfortably dispatched Shevington Reserves. Andrew Dickson got on the scoresheet alongside a Jack Saunders brace, ensuring a commanding cup victory.
Walmer Bridge Reserves 2-2 (Pens 2-4) Marsh United Reserves
A dramatic cup tie saw Walmer Bridge Reserves and Marsh United Reserves play out a 2-2 draw before Marsh triumphed on penalties. Cole Green and Matthew Hetherington netted for Walmer Bridge, but Theo Callendar and Harry Tinkler kept Marsh in the fight. A missed penalty in the second half and a late strike off the crossbar added to Walmer’s heartbreak as Marsh United held their nerve from the spot.
FRANK CURRY MEMORIAL CUP
Wyre Villa Reserves 1-1 Marsh United
Wyre Villa Reserves and Marsh United could not be separated in this cup clash. Jamie Taylor was on target for Marsh, while Wyre Villa’s goalscorer remains unknown as no teamsheet was provided.