Weekly Round Up – 23rd April 2024

Midweek Madness: Thrilling Fixtures Unfold Across Premiership and Divisions

Premiership

In a thrilling encounter, Eccleston & Heskin battled to a 3-3 draw against Shevington. Eccleston’s goals came from Jordan Aird, who netted twice, and Ben Sharrock. Shevington’s scorers remain unidentified. 

Meanwhile, Newburgh Harrock United suffered a heavy 1-5 defeat against Bickerstaffe. The lone goal for Newburgh came from an unknown scorer, while Bickerstaffe’s dominance was showcased through goals by Shay Banner, Ben Fearon, James Garland, Daniel Huyton, and substitute Shaun Smyth. 

Additionally, Preston Wanderers fell to a narrow 0-1 defeat against Southport & Ainsdale Amateurs, with Connor Tierney securing the crucial goal in the 80th minute.

Division One

Burscough Dynamo demonstrated their dominance with a resounding 7-1 victory over Appley Bridge. Burscough’s goals came from Lewis Corke, who scored twice, Robert Hill also netting a brace, along with contributions from Joshua Middleton, Chris Orritt, and Sam Roberts. Appley Bridge managed a consolation goal through substitute Charlie Abbott.

In another fixture, Ribchester Rovers faced a 1-3 defeat against Sir Tom Finney, with Connor Roberts finding the net for Ribchester, while the scorers for Sir Tom Finney remain undisclosed.

Division Two

Bickerstaffe Reserves suffered a narrow 1-2 defeat against Cube FC. Jake Williams scored the solitary goal for Bickerstaffe, while Cube FC emerged victorious with goals from unidentified players.