If Saturday’s action had a heartbeat, it was pounding loudest at Walmer Bridge, where a stunning six-goal spectacle lit up the Premiership. But across the divisions, there was no shortage of drama, late twists and clinical finishes, from ruthless attacking displays to last-gasp equalisers that rewrote the script. As the season edges closer to its finale, every point is starting to feel like gold dust—and this weekend delivered another chapter packed with intensity, momentum swings and standout performances.
Premiership
Shevington 1-0 Hoole United
Shevington edged a tight encounter with Hoole United, with Dillon Green proving the difference in a game that had all the feel of a chess match in studs. Chances were at a premium, but Shevington showed the composure of a side who know how to grind out results when the margins are razor thin.
Standish St Wilfrids 1-1 Eccleston & Heskin
Standish St Wilfrids and Eccleston & Heskin shared the spoils in a contest that simmered before boiling late on. Conor Blazys had put the hosts in control, but just as the clock ticked into its final chapters, Jordan Aird struck in the 84th minute to snatch a point, silencing the home cheers and adding a late twist to the tale.
Tarleton Corinthians 2-1 Broughton Amateurs AFC
Tarleton Corinthians timed their punches to perfection against Broughton Amateurs AFC, landing decisive blows through Lewis Scanlon and Aaron Hughes. With the game locked at the break, Tarleton found another gear in the second half, edging a competitive contest where James Charlson had briefly kept the visitors in the hunt.
Walmer Bridge 3-3 Astley FC
Walmer Bridge and Astley FC served up a match that pulsed with drama from first whistle to last, the hosts bursting into life early on. Dylan Chauhan opened the scoring after a slick move involving Matthew White, before Zak Deaves doubled the lead to give Walmer Bridge a firm grip at 2–0. Their attacking rhythm was smooth and confident, and at the break, it looked like they were cruising.
But Astley FC returned with fire in their boots and flipped the script in style. Charles Young and Jack Brindle struck in quick succession, both assisted by the influential Ashton Darbyshire, before Tim Crook completed the turnaround. Just as it seemed the visitors would take all three points, Jude McGlynn popped up late on to level it at 3–3, sealing a breathless encounter that swung wildly and refused to sit still.
Division One
AFC Ainsdale 5-0 Tarleton Corinthians A
AFC Ainsdale set the tone early but had to wait patiently before breaking through, with Joe Tinsley opening the floodgates just before the break. It was a lead built on control rather than chaos, the kind that hints more is coming.
And come it did. The second half turned into an attacking exhibition as Delial Brewster and Tinsley doubled down on their influence, with the supporting cast carving Tarleton Corinthians A open time and again. By the time Ste Nelsonadded the fifth, it was a statement win wrapped in ruthless efficiency.
Fleetwood Hesketh 2-1 Sir Tom Finney
Fleetwood Hesketh showed resilience in abundance to overturn a half-time deficit against Sir Tom Finney. After Joseph Glover had given the visitors the edge, Frankie Pearson took centre stage, striking twice in the second half to turn the tide and secure a comeback that had grit written all over it.
Southport & Ainsdale Amateurs Reserves 1-1 Middleton & Overton Sports FC
Southport & Ainsdale Amateurs Reserves looked on course for all three points after Charles Lunt fired them ahead early, controlling large spells with confidence. But football has a habit of rewriting scripts late on, and Thomas Egan delivered the equaliser with minutes to spare, ensuring Middleton & Overton Sports FC left with a hard-earned share.
Wigan Rovers 2-7 Wyre Villa
Wyre Villa unleashed a relentless attacking storm against Wigan Rovers, with Alexander Rhodes leading the charge with a hat-trick and support arriving from all angles. Despite a quickfire brace from Lewis Blunt, the visitors’ firepower proved overwhelming, turning the contest into a goal-laden showcase.
Division Two
New Longton Rovers Reserves 3-1 Ribchester Rovers
New Longton Rovers Reserves left it late but finished like a side possessed, flipping the game on its head in the final ten minutes. After Thomas Rowe had given Ribchester Rovers the lead, the hosts responded with urgency and precision, sparked by Joshua Taylor off the bench.
Momentum swung like a pendulum in overdrive as Ryan Cromie and Nahum Davis completed a stunning late turnaround, with the final whistle arriving just as the comeback reached full crescendo.