Premiership
Bickerstaffe 4-1 Tarleton Corinthians
Bickerstaffe delivered an impressive 4-1 win against Tarleton Corinthians. Shay Banner opened the scoring, followed by Thomas Bradley, Josh Grice, and substitute Jay Luca Clandon, who capped off the victory with a late goal. Tarleton Corinthians’ George David Carrington netted a consolation goal for the visitors, but it wasn’t enough to challenge Bickerstaffe’s commanding performance.
Broughton Amateurs 3-4 Eccleston & Heskin
In a thrilling encounter, Eccleston & Heskin edged out Broughton Amateurs 4-3. Ted Ball and Ryan Thompson scored early for the visitors, but Broughton’s Liam Bell pulled one back before the break and equalized shortly after halftime. Eccleston’s Jordan Aird responded with a quick-fire brace, giving his side a two-goal cushion. Broughton’s Benjamin Fry scored late on, but Eccleston held on for a hard-fought victory.
Highgrove 1-5 Standish St Wilfrids
Standish St Wilfrids dominated Highgrove with a 5-1 win. Despite Daniel Hammond giving Highgrove an early lead, Standish responded through Josef Dineley and Ross Ellison, who scored a hat-trick, before substitute Louis Halliwell completed the rout. Highgrove couldn’t keep pace with Standish’s relentless attack.
Preston Wanderers 3-1 Burscough Dynamo
Preston Wanderers secured a solid 3-1 victory over Burscough Dynamo. Declan Creighton and Finlay Stewart gave Preston a 2-0 lead before Ben Holmes pulled one back for Dynamo. However, Stewart’s second goal sealed the win for the home side.
Shevington 2-1 Walmer Bridge
Shevington came out on top with a 2-1 victory over Walmer Bridge. Edward Braithwaite and Louie Fitzpatrick scored for Shevington, while Charlie Killeen netted a late goal for Walmer Bridge, but it wasn’t enough to salvage any points.
Division One
Appley Bridge 8-1 AFC Ainsdale
Appley Bridge delivered a commanding 8-1 demolition of AFC Ainsdale, with Liam Hilton leading the charge by netting five goals. Mattias Lokuta added two more, and Rhys Evans scored to complete the rout. AFC Ainsdale managed to score a consolation goal, but it was a day to forget for the visitors.
Hoole United 4-3 Cube FC
Hoole United snatched a dramatic 4-3 win over Cube FC. Gary Hughes and Harvey Torrance scored for Hoole, with substitute Adam Thomas netting twice, including an 88th-minute winner. Cube FC fought hard, leading 2-1 at halftime and then retaking the lead at 3-2, but Hoole’s late surge earned them a thrilling victory.
Leyland RAFA FC 6-2 Cherrybrook
Leyland RAFA cruised to a 6-2 win over Cherrybrook, with Richard Coley and Jordan Griffiths leading the charge. Griffiths scored a hat-trick, including a penalty, while George Peprah added another. Cherrybrook’s Liam Hughes and Jack Crowther scored for the visitors, but Leyland RAFA’s dominant performance sealed the win.
Ribchester Rovers 1-3 Sir Tom Finney
Sir Tom Finney FC picked up a 3-1 win against Ribchester Rovers. Kevton Foster’s early penalty and goals from Connor Garrett and Ibrahim Alsenoussi gave them a commanding lead at halftime. Ribchester’s Lee Miller pulled one back in the second half, but the result was already beyond doubt.
Standish St Wilfrids Reserves 2-2 Astley FC
Standish St Wilfrids Reserves drew 2-2 with Astley FC in an evenly-matched game. Jay Bramwell opened the scoring for Standish, and an own goal from Astley late on helped them avoid defeat. Astley’s Luke Robinson scored twice to keep the visitors in the game, and both sides shared the points in the end.
Division Two
Astley FC Reserves 2-2 Fleetwood Hesketh
Astley FC Reserves drew 2-2 with Fleetwood Hesketh. Andrew Maxted’s brace for the home side was canceled out by Scott Burns and Robert Hardaker for Fleetwood. Maxted gave Astley the lead twice, but Hardaker’s equalizer in the second half ensured the points were shared.
Castle FC 5-2 Wigan Rovers
Castle FC secured a 5-2 victory over Wigan Rovers. The home side’s scorers weren’t documented, but they led throughout the game. Wigan’s Ben Harford and Jamie Roe netted for the visitors, but Castle FC’s clinical performance secured all three points.
Marsh United 1-4 Burscough FC Reserves
Burscough FC Reserves triumphed 4-1 over Marsh United, with Sam Roche netting twice before being subbed off at halftime. Deliale Brewster and Ben Nutbrown added to the score in the second half, while Marsh’s Peter Myerscough grabbed a consolation goal late on.
Westgate Hawks 2-2 Middleton & Overton Sports FC
Westgate Hawks and Middleton & Overton Sports played out an entertaining 2-2 draw. Middleton’s Elliott Mooring scored twice, but Westgate responded with goals from Edward Harrison and Devon Hill, ensuring a share of the spoils.
Division Three
AFC Ainsdale Reserves 0-8 Marsh United Reserves
Marsh United Reserves ran riot with an 8-0 win over AFC Ainsdale Reserves. Connor Wallis scored twice, with Charlie-Scott Thompson, Harry Tinkler, Sonnie Thompson, Ewen Callender, Joseph Raymond, and Luke Willett all adding to the scoreline in a dominant performance.
Bay Rangers FCA 3-4 Shevington Reserves
Shevington Reserves edged a 4-3 thriller against Bay Rangers FCA. Christopher Robinson scored twice for Shevington, while Thomas Geary’s hat-trick kept Bay Rangers in the game. A late goal from Alex Farley in injury time secured the win for Shevington in a dramatic finish.
Chipping FC A 1-1 Broughton Amateurs AFC Reserves
Chipping FC A and Broughton Amateurs Reserves played out a 1-1 draw. Charles Whitworth’s 25th-minute strike gave Broughton the lead, but Chipping fought back to earn a point in the second half.