Premiership
Eccleston & Heskin 2-2 Bickerstaffe
In a game that lived up to the pre-match billing, Eccleston & Heskin and Bickerstaffe played out a pulsating 2–2 draw. William Kay got the hosts back on level terms on the hour mark after Alex Griesdale opened the scoring for Bickerstaffe.
With time ticking away, David McMillan popped up with a dramatic 90th-minute equaliser, cancelling out Griesdale’s second. A big result that sees Bickerstaffe drop crucial points in the title race while Eccleston’s late fightback will give them belief heading into the final stretch.
Division One
Standish St Wilfrids Reserves 0-0 Ribchester Rovers
It was a frustrating afternoon in Division One as Standish St Wilfrids Reserves and Ribchester Rovers played out a goalless draw.
Neither side could find a breakthrough in a tight affair, with Standish failing to make their home advantage count against struggling Ribchester. Points shared, but both teams will see it as a missed opportunity.
Division Three
AFC Ainsdale Reserves 3-1 Broughton Amateurs Reserves
AFC Ainsdale Reserves secured an impressive home win despite no official scorers being recorded. The hosts controlled much of the game and got the job done with clinical finishing.
Broughton Amateurs Reserves managed a consolation through Kallum Littlechild, but it wasn’t enough to swing momentum. Ainsdale continue their steady push in mid-table.
Bickerstaffe Reserves 3-2 Chipping FC A
Lucas Morris was the hero for Bickerstaffe Reserves with a brace in a thrilling 3–2 victory over Chipping FC A. Richard Woods also got on the scoresheet in a match full of attacking flair.
Chipping FC A put up a strong fight, with Kieran Smithson matching Morris with two goals of his own. But the hosts had just enough in the tank to edge it and claim all three points.
Middleton & Overton Sports FC Reserves 1-4 Walmer Bridge Reserves
Walmer Bridge Reserves were in ruthless form as they dismantled Middleton & Overton on the road. Goals from Conor Ashe, George Caney, Dominic Case, and Jonathan Thom sealed a dominant display.
The hosts, without a recorded teamsheet, were unable to mount much of a response as Walmer Bridge cruised to a comfortable win that will do wonders for their confidence.
Frank Curry Memorial Cup
Astley FC Reserves 0-1 Wigan Rovers
Wigan Rovers edged past Astley Reserves in a cagey cup tie thanks to a 33rd-minute goal from Corey Morgan.
The visitors held firm after the break to preserve their slender lead, advancing with a solid if unspectacular display. Astley offered resistance but couldn’t find the spark in front of goal.
Fleetwood Hesketh 0-8 Southport & Ainsdale Amateurs Reserves
An eight-goal hammering saw Southport & Ainsdale Amateurs Reserves obliterate Fleetwood Hesketh in a completely one-sided affair.
While individual scorers weren’t noted, the scoreline tells the full story — this was a dominant, ruthless performance that will have the rest of the competition taking notice.
Marsh United 1-1 Marsh United Reserves
The Marsh derby delivered drama and a dose of irony as the first team were held to a draw by their own reserves. An unfortunate own goal handed Marsh United the lead early in the second half.
But the Reserves refused to lie down, and Peter Myerscough levelled things up in the 74th minute to secure a memorable result. A competitive and spirited showing from both sides.
Sir Tom Finney 1-5 New Longton Rovers
Joseph Richardson was the standout performer with a superb hat-trick as New Longton Rovers ran riot at Sir Tom Finney. Callum Havard and George Kelly also found the net in a dominant away display.
The hosts struggled to contain the attacking wave, and although their scorers weren’t listed, it was little consolation on a tough afternoon. New Longton look like serious contenders with this kind of form.