The last weekend of 2024’s action saw teams leave it all on the pitch, with dominant displays, late winners, and jaw-dropping performances lighting up the league. Castle FC stole the show with a resounding 8-0 demolition of Astley FC Reserves, proving that they were in no mood for festive charity. Elsewhere, Marsh United put on an attacking clinic in their 6-2 victory, while AFC Ainsdale Reserves hit lucky number seven against Bay Rangers FC A.
In the Premiership, Broughton Amateurs edged out a determined Walmer Bridge with a late strike, and Standish St Wilfrids cruised to a confident 3-0 win over Shevington. Tarleton Corinthians turned on the late fireworks, coming from behind to defeat Burscough Dynamo 2-1. Division One and Two had their own goal-fests, but Adam Thomas of Hoole United stood out with a superb hat-trick in their 4-0 triumph. With 2024 now wrapped up, these thrilling results will leave fans buzzing as teams look ahead to the New Year!
Premiership
Broughton 1-0 Walmer Bridge
Broughton delivered a gritty performance to edge Walmer Bridge in a tight contest. The early exchanges were all Broughton, with Jones, Gough, and Fry tormenting the visitors’ backline. Missed opportunities and the post rattling kept the score level as Walmer Bridge found their footing. Just as frustration loomed large, Liam Bell stepped up in the 80th minute. Matthias’ sublime chip teased the bar, and Bell pounced like a poacher to net the game’s only goal, securing three hard-earned points.
Standish St Wilfrids 3-0 Shevington
Standish St Wilfrids didn’t waste any time getting the party started! Just five minutes in, Ross Ellison delivered a strike that rippled the net, sending Shevington into early panic. James Harrison doubled the tally in the 18th minute, calmly slotting home after a slick attacking move. At halftime, Standish fans were buzzing, while Shevington looked for answers to a dominant first-half display.
The second half saw Shevington push for a reply, but Standish’s defense held firm. Any comeback hopes were extinguished in the 68th minute when Johan Du Toit smashed home a third to wrap up a perfect day for the home side. Shevington trudged off knowing it was Standish’s day to shine.
Tarleton Corinthians 2-1 Burscough Dynamo
Late drama reigned supreme here as Tarleton Corinthians snatched victory from the jaws of a draw! After Joshua Murray gave Burscough the lead, George David Carrington turned the tables with a 15-minute masterclass—netting twice (65th and 80th minutes). Tarleton fans went home chanting Carrington’s name, while Burscough was left wondering how it slipped away.
Division One
Cube FC 1-5 Appley Bridge
Appley Bridge brought their shooting boots and made Cube FC pay! Jordan Gore broke the deadlock in the 5th minute, and Daniel Atkins followed with a rapid-fire brace (20, 30). After the break, Rhys Evans added more pain with a 53rd-minute strike before James Rimmer capped it off at the hour mark. Cube FC will want to forget this one quickly.
Hoole United 4-0 Ribchester Rovers
Hoole United made short work of Ribchester Rovers, and it all started with Adam Thomas’ magic touch. In just the 15th minute, Thomas coolly converted the opener, and Ribchester’s uphill battle began. The visitors held on until halftime, but cracks appeared in the second half. William Gaughan fired in Hoole’s second in the 52nd minute, and from there, it was the Thomas show.
Adam Thomas completed his hat-trick in devastating fashion, scoring in the 60th and 72nd minutes to leave Ribchester defenders shaking their heads. A dominant 4-0 win for Hoole United, with Thomas taking home the match ball and all the plaudits.
Leyland RAFA 4-1 Southport & Ainsdale Amateurs Reserves
Leyland RAFA were in fine form, dismantling their opponents with a mix of class and composure. Richard Coley bagged a stylish brace, while Ryan Joyce and Aaron Wilson also etched their names on the scoresheet. Southport could only watch as Leyland ran rampant!
Sir Tom Finney 3-4 Astley FC
This was an absolute thriller with goals raining in from all angles! Sir Tom Finney FC put up a strong fight with goals from Kiran Collister, Michael Rogers, and super-sub Adrian Barbu. But Astley FC’s strikeforce proved too strong. James Knott led the charge with a double (43, 51), Charles Young joined the party (45), and Adam Lord snuck in a late decider in the 78th minute. A seven-goal classic!
Division Two
Castle FC 8-0 Astley FC Reserves
It was all Castle FC in this rout as they romped to a dominant 8-0 victory. With no team sheet to highlight heroes, let’s just say everyone in Castle colours likely enjoyed a slice of glory.
Marsh United 6-2 New Longton Rovers
It was a goal-fest for Marsh United as they brushed aside New Longton Rovers in a thrilling clash. Aaron Hoyle got the hosts off to a flyer in the 32nd minute before Kian Wilson Stewart doubled the lead just before halftime. However, New Longton pulled one back immediately after the break through Mark Pearson, sparking hopes of a comeback. Those hopes were short-lived as Connor Wallis restored Marsh’s cushion with a 51st-minute strike.
Brandon Hale made things interesting with a second for New Longton at 3-2, but Marsh United had other ideas. Aaron Hoyle turned on the afterburners, netting twice more to complete his hat-trick, while Daniel Martin added a 79th-minute goal for good measure. Hoyle’s late heroics ensured a comfortable 6-2 win for Marsh, capping off a performance to remember.
Division Three
AFC Ainsdale Reserves 7-0 Bay Rangers FC A
AFC Ainsdale Reserves ran riot in a one-sided affair, leaving Bay Rangers FC A shell-shocked. The goals kept coming, and while the scorers remain a mystery, the scoreline speaks for itself—seven unanswered goals and an afternoon to forget for Bay Rangers.
Middleton & Overton Sports FC Reserves 1-3 Bickerstaffe Reserves
Jamie McGowan gave Middleton fans early hope with a goal in the 23rd minute, but Bickerstaffe Reserves had other plans. A quick turnaround before halftime saw Bickerstaffe take a 2-1 lead, and they never looked back. Middleton fought to get back into the game, but Bickerstaffe wrapped up the points with a second-half strike to win 3-1.
Shevington Reserves 1-3 Wyre Villa Reserves
Shevington Reserves started brightly but couldn’t handle Wyre Villa’s firepower. Travis Stringellow was the star of the show, bagging a clinical brace to leave the hosts chasing the game. Toby Smith added another for Wyre Villa, while Shevington grabbed a consolation goal late on. The visitors left with all three points and plenty of reason to celebrate.