A Weekend of Football Action – With Stunning Shots from Wyre Villa vs Chipping FC A by Derick Thomas!
Saturday’s football action was filled with excitement, drama, and goals, with teams across the divisions battling it out in a thrilling round of fixtures. From Bickerstaffe’s solid 2-0 win in the Premiership to the rollercoaster 5-4 scoreline in Division Three between Bay Rangers and Bickerstaffe Reserves, there was no shortage of entertainment. Special mention goes to the clash between Wyre Villa Reserves and Chipping FC A, where a late goal sealed a hard-fought 1-0 win for Chipping, captured in stunning detail by photographer Derick Thomas. His photos bring the intensity of the match to life in this week’s report.
Bickerstaffe 2-0 Burscough Dynamo
Bickerstaffe continued their fine form with a solid 2-0 victory over Burscough Dynamo. William Lamb opened the scoring midway through the first half, giving the home side a 1-0 lead at the break. Luke Mcateer added a second in the 70th minute to seal the win, as Burscough struggled to find a response. A disciplined performance from Bickerstaffe secured all three points.
Broughton Amateurs 1-6 Standish St Wilfrids
It was a day to forget for Broughton Amateurs, as Standish St Wilfrids ran riot in a 6-1 demolition job. Johan Du Toit started the goal spree for Standish, followed by a quickfire hat-trick from Samir Sobeih, who found the net three times in just ten minutes. Ross Ellison made it 5-0 before halftime, leaving Broughton with a mountain to climb. Oliver Jones netted a consolation goal, but Louis Halliwell’s late strike put the final nail in the coffin. A clinical display from Standish St Wilfrids.
Highgrove 6-0 Eccleston & Heskin
Highgrove turned on the style with a comprehensive 6-0 thrashing of Eccleston & Heskin. Luke Bradley’s brace and a goal from Joe Martin had Highgrove cruising by halftime. The second half saw further goals from Joe Martin, Harvey Ogley, and a late strike by Kaine Walmsley to cap off an outstanding team performance. Eccleston & Heskin were left chasing shadows as Highgrove dominated from start to finish.
Tarleton Corinthians 5-1 Shevington
Tarleton Corinthians produced a dazzling attacking display to down Shevington 5-1. George David Carrington opened the scoring early, followed by goals from Edward Latimer and Freddie Brookbanks to give Tarleton a comfortable lead. Further strikes from Luca Intonazzo and Carrington sealed the win, while Shevington’s Frankie McConville scored a late consolation.
Division One Drama: Thrillers and Goal Fests
Cube FC 3-3 Southport & Ainsdale Amateurs Reserves
A true rollercoaster of a match saw Cube FC and Southport & Ainsdale Amateurs Reserves share the spoils in a 3-3 thriller. Ubaid Patel scored twice early for Cube, but Southport & Ainsdale clawed back with goals from Sean Doran and Thomas Elliot Haworth before halftime. Jack Osborne gave the visitors a 3-2 lead in the second half, but deep into stoppage time, Malakai Pharrelle Taylor McKenzie rescued a point for Cube with a dramatic equalizer.
Sir Tom Finney 7-2 AFC Ainsdale
Sir Tom Finney put on a goal-scoring clinic with a 7-2 triumph over AFC Ainsdale. Adrian Barbu kicked off the scoring, followed by braces from Jordon Doyle and Conor Garrett, and a goal from Abdullah Shaban to round off the rout. AFC Ainsdale managed two consolation goals, but they were no match for Sir Tom Finney’s attacking prowess.
Division Two: Late Drama and Close Contests
New Longton Rovers 3-1 Wigan Rovers
New Longton Rovers fought back from an early deficit to secure a 3-1 victory over Wigan Rovers. Joseph Fairhurst gave Wigan the lead, but New Longton responded quickly through Alexander Jackson. George Kelly’s double, with goals just before halftime and in the 73rd minute, sealed the comeback win for the home side. Wigan’s early promise faded as New Longton’s quality shone through.
Burscough FC Reserves 2-3 Marsh United
Marsh United edged out Burscough FC Reserves 3-2 in a game filled with penalties and late drama. Aaron Hoyle opened the scoring for Marsh with a penalty, and Connor Wallis added a second deep into first-half stoppage time. Burscough fought back with a penalty of their own, but Alfie Hoyle’s late goal seemed to have sealed the game. A late goal from Burscough made for a tense finish, but Marsh held on for the win.
Division Three: Wild Scorelines and Late Winners
Wyre Villa Reserves 0-1 Chipping FC A
In a tight and tense contest, Chipping FC A took all three points with a 1-0 win over Wyre Villa Reserves. After a goalless first half, Nathan Crook broke the deadlock in the 71st minute, guiding Chipping to victory. Wyre Villa Reserves pressed for an equalizer, but Chipping held firm to secure a hard-fought win. Photos from this game, courtesy of Derick Thomas, capture the intensity of the match perfectly.
Bay Rangers FCA 4-5 Bickerstaffe Reserves
In a pulsating encounter, Bickerstaffe Reserves snatched a 5-4 victory over Bay Rangers FCA. The game saw goals fly in from both sides, with Tom Hankin and Jake Williams among the scorers for Bickerstaffe. Bay Rangers’ Ricky Ball bagged a second-half brace to bring the score level, but Joshua Hough’s late strike earned Bickerstaffe the win in a nine-goal thriller.