High-scoring thrillers, close calls, and walkovers define an action-packed day in local football.

Premiership

Broughton Amateurs AFC 3-2 Shevington
In a thrilling encounter, Broughton Amateurs AFC edged out Shevington with a 3-2 victory. Oliver Jones and Jack Jenson found the back of the net, while substitute Thomas Strangeway sealed the win for the home side. Louie Fitzpatrick kept Shevington in the game with a brace, but it wasn’t enough to secure any points

Eccleston & Heskin 2-2 Tarleton Corinthians
A hard-fought match ended in a 2-2 draw between Eccleston & Heskin and Tarleton Corinthians. Jordain Aird and George Hough scored for the home team, while Luca Intonazzo and Ellis Teale responded for Tarleton to earn a share of the spoils.

Standish St Wilfrids v Preston Wanderers
Standish St Wilfrids were awarded a walkover as Preston Wanderers failed to field a team

Walmer Bridge v Southport & Ainsdale Amateurs
Similarly, Walmer Bridge secured a home walkover after Southport & Ainsdale Amateurs were unable to participate.

Division One

Cube FC 3-2 AFC Ainsdale
Cube FC secured a narrow 3-2 win over AFC Ainsdale. Riaz Fatakia was the star of the show with two goals, and substitute Malakai Pharrelle Taylor McKenzie added another to secure the victory. Matthew Howard and Fabrizio Anelli found the net for the visitors, but they couldn’t overturn the deficit.

Leyland RAFA 1-3 Sir Tom Finney
Sir Tom Finney came out on top with a 3-1 win against Leyland RAFA. Kiran Collister and Connor Garrett provided the lead before substitute Jordan Doyle added a third. Richard Coley scored the lone goal for the home side.

Hoole United v Southport & Ainsdale Amateurs Reserves
This match was postponed and will be rescheduled.

Division Two

New Longton Rovers 1-5 Marsh United
Marsh United put on a dominant performance to defeat New Longton Rovers 5-1. Jamie Taylor was unstoppable with a hat-trick, while Jamie Coulton chipped in with two goals. A consolation goal by substitute Jack McCarthy was all New Longton Rovers could muster.

Wigan Rovers 6-3 Astley FC Reserves
Wigan Rovers triumphed in a goal-fest, winning 6-3 against Astley FC Reserves. Lewis Blunt led the charge with a hat-trick, supported by two goals from Thomas Baylis and a late strike by Callum Baylis. Luke Robinson scored twice for Astley, with Lewis Sumner adding a third, but it wasn’t enough to challenge the home side.

Division Three

Bay Rangers FC A 0-1 AFC Ainsdale Reserves
AFC Ainsdale Reserves snatched a late 1-0 victory against Bay Rangers FC A, thanks to an 89th minute goal from Camren Coulson in a tightly contested match.

Chipping FC A Team 3-1 Middleton & Overton Sports FC Reserves
Chipping FC A Team claimed a 3-1 win over Middleton & Overton Sports FC Reserves. Nathan Crook’s double and a goal from George Bolton secured the victory for the home team. Middleton & Overton Sports FC Reserves managed a single goal from Morgan Francom in the 16th minute.

Marsh United Reserves 2-3 Wyre Villa Reserves
Wyre Villa Reserves edged out Marsh United Reserves in a close 3-2 encounter. Goals from Zach Crosbie, George-William Davies and Tom Whiteside saw the visitors take all three points. Jack Benson’s brace for Marsh United Reserves was in vain as they fell short.

Shevington Reserves v Broughton Amateurs AFC Reserves
This fixture was postponed and will be played at a later date.