Just five games took place in midweek on Tuesday 25th August with Marsh United continuing to impress but they have Eccleston & Heskin nipping at their heels in the Premiership.
Premiership
Marsh United 5-0 Highgrove
James Mcvittie was back amongst the goalscorers for Marsh as the defending Premiership winners and Guildhall Cup holders hit Highgrove for five in Lancaster. Ricky Ball opened the scoring in the first half and the score was just 1-0 at the interval. In the second half, substitute Mcvittie made it two before Jamie Taylor, Oliver Rickerby and Jakub Kowalik added to the scoreline. Marsh continue to set the pace at the league summit.
Eccleston & Heskin 3-1 Shevington
Marsh are out in front on nine points but Eccleston & Heskin are unbeaten just behind on seven points from two wins and a draw in their opening three fixtures. Having said that, Eccleston didn’t have it all their own way with Freddie Winstanley earning a lead for the away side that lasted until the hour mark. Two goals from Alex Brooks either side of one for Michael Baxendale meant that the turnaround was complete.
Burscough Dynamo 1-2 Tarleton Corinthians
Tarleton are up to third on the ladder thanks to goals from Ellis Teale and substitute Gideon Okundia. The visitors to Abbey Lane took all three points despite Burscough’s Luke Wilson goal. On Saturday, Tarleton visit Walmer Bridge, while Burscough Dynamo next face Shevington at home on Wednesday 2nd September.
Division One
Middleton & Overton Sports FC 2-0 Westgate Wanderers Hawks
The damage was done in the first half at Middleton Park as a brace from Nick Grundy secured a two-goal lead having into the sheds for half time. Westgate couldn’t get back in the game during the second 45 and Middleton recorded their third win on the bounce, taking them level with New Longton Rovers Reserves and AFC Ainsdale on nine points.
Hoole United Reserves 4-2 Southport Trinity
Six goals and six goalscorers in Much Hoole as the hosts took the chocolates in the last game to reported on from Tuesday. Mason Gunster, Ben Rooke, Nathan Staines and Sam Craven found the back of the net for the home side, Eric Thompson and Reuben Younis responded for the visitors. Hoole United Reserves earned their first three points of the season, Southport Trinity are still searching for their first win.