Weekend Round Up - Saturday 2nd September 2017
Sun 3rd September 2017 | General | By Ian Templeman
Alongside league games, five of our clubs were in action in The Emirates FA Cup 1st Qualifying Round, four of them against clubs from leagues above, and each had their own story to tell.
Pride of place goes to Ashton Athletic, who collected yet another Evo-Stik League cup scalp with their 2-1 win over Bamber Bridge at Brocstedes Park.
A goal on stroke of half time from Joel Brownhill gave the Yellows the lead, and the advantage was doubled 18 minutes from time by Josh Nicolson. Bamber Bridge pulled a goal back late on but Athletic held on to clinch a place in the next round.
Abbey Hey and 1874 Northwich both earned midweek replays following late equalisers in their respective games, but Abbey's result was all the more remarkable given that they were three goals down after 24 minutes at home to Altrincham.
A header from Andy Smith and a close range finish from Lee Wilshaw gave Abbey a lifeline and made it 2-3 at half time and the comeback was completed five minutes from time when Sam Freakes blasted home a penalty to earn his side a 3-3 draw.
1874 Northwich to twice came from behind to eventually draw 2-2 at Mossley, with Sam Hind on target twice for the Greens, the crucial second goal arriving two minutes from time.
However, it was a story of last minute heartbreak for both Barnoldswick Town and City of Liverpool, who both went out of the competition after conceding goals with virtually the last kick of the game.
City of Liverpool's Friday night clash at home to Nantwich Town was watched by an impressive crowd of 1024, and after conceding a first half opener, the Purples levelled through Luke Denson in the 56th minute.
But just as the game appeared to be heading for a replay, Sean Cooke struck a 90th minute winner for the visitors to seal a 2-1 win.
For Barnoldswick Town, conceding a last minute goal at Albion Sports was all the more painful given that goals from Joel Melia and Danny Boyle had them back on level terms after being two goals down.
In fact, Boyle's 89th minute goal seemed certain to have earned Barlick a draw, but straight from the kick off the Northern Counties East League side went up the park and scored what to be the decisive goal in a 3-2 win.
Elsewhere, there was plenty of league action to enjoy, and the Premier Division is now led by Runcorn Town, who have the only 100% record after goals from Simon Thelwell and Mark Reed earned then a 2-1 win at Squires Gate.
Charnock Richard are in second place, with two penalties from Nathan Hirst and a last minute goal from Matthew Davidson seeing them through to a 3-1 win at Hanley Town.
Bootle are third after five different players got on the scoresheet in their 5-2 home win over Widnes, ahead of Winsford United on goal difference after the Blues were held to a 1-1 draw at home to Barnton.
Runcorn Linnets were the highest scorers of the day, with Stuart Wellstead scoring a hat trick and Michael Simpson adding two more in their 6-1 win over Padiham at the Millbank Linnets Stadium.
Matthew Morgan, Jack Poxon and David Brown were on target for Maine Road in the 3-1 win over AFC Darwen, and two goals from Joseph Wittington - the second of which arrived in the 90th minute - helped AFC Liverpool earn a 3-3 draw at Congleton Town.
Elsewhere, Northwich Victoria and Burscough shared a 1-1 draw at Townfield, and two late goals from Tim Kinsella wrapped up a good 3-0 win for Irlam over West Didsbury & Chorlton on Friday night..
In the First Division, Silsden and Whitchurch Alport continue to set the pace at the top, with Silsden maintaining their 100% record with a 4-1 win at St Helens Town.
Daniel Illingworth, Mark Trueman, Joseph Gaughan and Christopher Wademan were on target for the Cobbydalers after they had gone behind to a Luke Edwards goal for Town.
First half goals from Luke Walley and Mike Blundell set Whitchurch Alport on the way to a 2-1 win over Carlisle City at Yockings Park, and Litherland REMYCA are in third place after their 2-0 win at Daisy Hill, with Anthony Barnes and William Doherty on target for Remy.
Alsager Town's 1-0 win over Atherton LR, courtesy of Michael Lennon's goal on the half hour, moved them into fourth place, ahead of Prestwich Heys who lost 1-0 at home to AFC Blackpool, with Conah Bishop on target for the visitors.
Bacup Borough occupy the final play off place, although a Josh Maldon penalty sent them to a 1-0 defeat at home to Cammell Laird 1907.
There was also a single goal win for the visitors at Little Wembley, with Kieron Ball striking the only goal of the game for Abbey Hulton United at Nelson, and in contrast George Blackwell, Nathan Neequaye and Ed Driver all scored twice in New Mills' 7-2 win over Holker Old Boys at Church Lane.
FC Oswestry Town stay rooted to the bottom of the table after losing 5-1 at home to Stockport Town, Ashley Stott and Jamie Hinchcliffe both scoring twice for Town, and Richard Whyatt was also a two goal marksman for Cheadle Town in the 3-1 win at Sandbach United.
Two goals in two minutes from Louis Downs and Thomas Lowe earned Eccleshall a 2-2 draw at home to Chadderton, after being two down just after half time.
Weekend Round Up - Saturday 2nd September 2017
Sun 3rd September 2017 | General
By Ian Templeman
Alongside league games, five of our clubs were in action in The Emirates FA Cup 1st Qualifying Round, four of them against clubs from leagues above, and each had their own story to tell.
Pride of place goes to Ashton Athletic, who collected yet another Evo-Stik League cup scalp with their 2-1 win over Bamber Bridge at Brocstedes Park.
A goal on stroke of half time from Joel Brownhill gave the Yellows the lead, and the advantage was doubled 18 minutes from time by Josh Nicolson. Bamber Bridge pulled a goal back late on but Athletic held on to clinch a place in the next round.
Abbey Hey and 1874 Northwich both earned midweek replays following late equalisers in their respective games, but Abbey's result was all the more remarkable given that they were three goals down after 24 minutes at home to Altrincham.
A header from Andy Smith and a close range finish from Lee Wilshaw gave Abbey a lifeline and made it 2-3 at half time and the comeback was completed five minutes from time when Sam Freakes blasted home a penalty to earn his side a 3-3 draw.
1874 Northwich to twice came from behind to eventually draw 2-2 at Mossley, with Sam Hind on target twice for the Greens, the crucial second goal arriving two minutes from time.
However, it was a story of last minute heartbreak for both Barnoldswick Town and City of Liverpool, who both went out of the competition after conceding goals with virtually the last kick of the game.
City of Liverpool's Friday night clash at home to Nantwich Town was watched by an impressive crowd of 1024, and after conceding a first half opener, the Purples levelled through Luke Denson in the 56th minute.
But just as the game appeared to be heading for a replay, Sean Cooke struck a 90th minute winner for the visitors to seal a 2-1 win.
For Barnoldswick Town, conceding a last minute goal at Albion Sports was all the more painful given that goals from Joel Melia and Danny Boyle had them back on level terms after being two goals down.
In fact, Boyle's 89th minute goal seemed certain to have earned Barlick a draw, but straight from the kick off the Northern Counties East League side went up the park and scored what to be the decisive goal in a 3-2 win.
Elsewhere, there was plenty of league action to enjoy, and the Premier Division is now led by Runcorn Town, who have the only 100% record after goals from Simon Thelwell and Mark Reed earned then a 2-1 win at Squires Gate.
Charnock Richard are in second place, with two penalties from Nathan Hirst and a last minute goal from Matthew Davidson seeing them through to a 3-1 win at Hanley Town.
Bootle are third after five different players got on the scoresheet in their 5-2 home win over Widnes, ahead of Winsford United on goal difference after the Blues were held to a 1-1 draw at home to Barnton.
Runcorn Linnets were the highest scorers of the day, with Stuart Wellstead scoring a hat trick and Michael Simpson adding two more in their 6-1 win over Padiham at the Millbank Linnets Stadium.
Matthew Morgan, Jack Poxon and David Brown were on target for Maine Road in the 3-1 win over AFC Darwen, and two goals from Joseph Wittington - the second of which arrived in the 90th minute - helped AFC Liverpool earn a 3-3 draw at Congleton Town.
Elsewhere, Northwich Victoria and Burscough shared a 1-1 draw at Townfield, and two late goals from Tim Kinsella wrapped up a good 3-0 win for Irlam over West Didsbury & Chorlton on Friday night..
In the First Division, Silsden and Whitchurch Alport continue to set the pace at the top, with Silsden maintaining their 100% record with a 4-1 win at St Helens Town.
Daniel Illingworth, Mark Trueman, Joseph Gaughan and Christopher Wademan were on target for the Cobbydalers after they had gone behind to a Luke Edwards goal for Town.
First half goals from Luke Walley and Mike Blundell set Whitchurch Alport on the way to a 2-1 win over Carlisle City at Yockings Park, and Litherland REMYCA are in third place after their 2-0 win at Daisy Hill, with Anthony Barnes and William Doherty on target for Remy.
Alsager Town's 1-0 win over Atherton LR, courtesy of Michael Lennon's goal on the half hour, moved them into fourth place, ahead of Prestwich Heys who lost 1-0 at home to AFC Blackpool, with Conah Bishop on target for the visitors.
Bacup Borough occupy the final play off place, although a Josh Maldon penalty sent them to a 1-0 defeat at home to Cammell Laird 1907.
There was also a single goal win for the visitors at Little Wembley, with Kieron Ball striking the only goal of the game for Abbey Hulton United at Nelson, and in contrast George Blackwell, Nathan Neequaye and Ed Driver all scored twice in New Mills' 7-2 win over Holker Old Boys at Church Lane.
FC Oswestry Town stay rooted to the bottom of the table after losing 5-1 at home to Stockport Town, Ashley Stott and Jamie Hinchcliffe both scoring twice for Town, and Richard Whyatt was also a two goal marksman for Cheadle Town in the 3-1 win at Sandbach United.
Two goals in two minutes from Louis Downs and Thomas Lowe earned Eccleshall a 2-2 draw at home to Chadderton, after being two down just after half time.
