Weekend round up - w/e Saturday 19th January 2019
Sun 20th January 2019 | General | By Ian Templeman
Although wintry weather took its toll on four games on Saturday, the rest of the programme survived to deliver another day of talking points and key moments.
The Premier Division continues to be headed by City of Liverpool, whose 4-2 win at Hanley Town maintained their 14 point lead at the top of the table.
It wasn't plain sailing for the Purps though, with the teams being tied at 2-2 early in the second half, but goals from Jack Hazlehurst and Craig Cairns in the final half hour clinched the win.
Bootle continue to pursue the Purps in second place, with their 2-1 win over Congleton Town also meaning that the Bears dropped to third place.
After Anthony Hickey's 12th minute penalty was cancelled out by Dean Warburton's leveller just before the hour, Steven Jones struck the Bucks' winner 12 minutes from time.
Barnoldswick Town are in fourth place after picking up a point in a 1-1 draw at Winsford United, with Clayton McDonald putting the Blues ahead and Sean Cookson equalising for Barlick two minutes before half time.
Runcorn Town are now level on points with Barlick, rounding off a good week with a 4-1 win at Charnock Richard.
Harry Brazel, Shaun Tuck and Harry Freedman set Town on the road to victory with three first half goals and Simon Thelwell's 88th minute penalty rounded off the win, although
Charnock's leading scorer Carl Grimshaw inevitably managed to get on the scoresheet right at the death.
Goals from Adam Gilchrist, Joshua Nicholson and Matthew Reid earned Ashton Athletic a 3-0 win at home to Litherland REMYCA that moved them into sixth place, one place ahead of Northwich Victoria, who claimed derby bragging rights with a 3-2 win over 1874 Northwich.
The teams were level at the break with Andrew Fitzgerald opening the scoring for Vics and Sam Hare replying for 1874 on the stroke of half time.
But goals from Robert Doran and Harvey Whyte put Vics in the driving seat and on the way to their ever win against their local rivals, although Scott McGowan reduced the arrears with a penalty.
Dean Ing scored twice in Squires Gate's 4-1 win over bottom of the table Abbey Hey, and Thomas Horner's 55th minute winner ensured that West Didsbury & Chorlton moved three points clear of the drop zone thanks to their 2-1 win over Silsden at Brookburn Road.
The other game between Whitchurch Alport and Padiham at Yockings Park ended goalless.
The First Division North continues to be headed by Longridge Town, with Jay Hart, Richie Allen and Thomas Ince on target in the 3-1 win over Chadderton at the Mike Riding Ground.
Avro remain on their tails though, and remain eight points behind with two games in hand after their 2-0 win at St Helens Town, Ryan Harrison and Louis Potts getting the goals.
Lower Breck moved into fourth place with a 2-1 win at Nelson, although they left it late as they trailed to a Kieran Demaine goal for Nelson with eight minutes remaining.
But a Jamie Henders equaliser and a 90th minute winner from Leon Arnaslam ensured the points headed back to Merseyside.
Prestwich Heys lost ground after going down 2-0 at home to Shelley, a Craig Billington opener and an own goal sending the Yorkshiremen to victory.
Carlisle City are now level on points on Heys after their 3-0 home win over Atherton LR, Rob McCartney scoring twice to take his tally for the season to 30.
That result keeps LR rooted to the bottom of the table, and Daisy Hill joined them in the relegation zone after going down 3-0 at home to Holker Old Boys, John-Paul Stanway scoring twice for the Stags.
AFC Blackpool beat AFC Darwen in a game that was goalless for the first hour, and the other two games in the division ended in 3-3 draws.
Shaun Sailor rescued a point for Garstang at home to Cleator Moor Celtic with a goal in the fifth minute of stoppage time, while a penalty from Anthony Shinks eight minutes from the end meant Ashton Town ended all square at Steeton.
The twists and turns at the top of the First Division South continued, with just six points separating the top six and Rylands are still on top despite going down 3-0 at home to Vauxhall Motors.
Haydn Cooper, Ben Holmes and Joe Brandon were on target for the Motormen who moved into fifth place, just four points off the top.
Abbey Hulton United are now just one point behind Rylands, their 4-1 win at St Martins achieved with goals from Curtis Price, Jonathan Beaumont, Sam Luke and Dylan Bath.
Stone Old Alleynians remain in fourth place, despite going down 3-2 at home to Sandbach United, for whom Harry Cain struck the winner in the 88th minute.
Maine Road made it three wins in a row, although it took a goal in the last minute from Finn Thompson to earn them a 2-1 win over FC Oswestry Town, and in the other game Alsager Town and Barnton shared a 1-1 draw.
Weekend round up - w/e Saturday 19th January 2019
Sun 20th January 2019 | General
By Ian Templeman
Although wintry weather took its toll on four games on Saturday, the rest of the programme survived to deliver another day of talking points and key moments.
The Premier Division continues to be headed by City of Liverpool, whose 4-2 win at Hanley Town maintained their 14 point lead at the top of the table.
It wasn't plain sailing for the Purps though, with the teams being tied at 2-2 early in the second half, but goals from Jack Hazlehurst and Craig Cairns in the final half hour clinched the win.
Bootle continue to pursue the Purps in second place, with their 2-1 win over Congleton Town also meaning that the Bears dropped to third place.
After Anthony Hickey's 12th minute penalty was cancelled out by Dean Warburton's leveller just before the hour, Steven Jones struck the Bucks' winner 12 minutes from time.
Barnoldswick Town are in fourth place after picking up a point in a 1-1 draw at Winsford United, with Clayton McDonald putting the Blues ahead and Sean Cookson equalising for Barlick two minutes before half time.
Runcorn Town are now level on points with Barlick, rounding off a good week with a 4-1 win at Charnock Richard.
Harry Brazel, Shaun Tuck and Harry Freedman set Town on the road to victory with three first half goals and Simon Thelwell's 88th minute penalty rounded off the win, although
Charnock's leading scorer Carl Grimshaw inevitably managed to get on the scoresheet right at the death.
Goals from Adam Gilchrist, Joshua Nicholson and Matthew Reid earned Ashton Athletic a 3-0 win at home to Litherland REMYCA that moved them into sixth place, one place ahead of Northwich Victoria, who claimed derby bragging rights with a 3-2 win over 1874 Northwich.
The teams were level at the break with Andrew Fitzgerald opening the scoring for Vics and Sam Hare replying for 1874 on the stroke of half time.
But goals from Robert Doran and Harvey Whyte put Vics in the driving seat and on the way to their ever win against their local rivals, although Scott McGowan reduced the arrears with a penalty.
Dean Ing scored twice in Squires Gate's 4-1 win over bottom of the table Abbey Hey, and Thomas Horner's 55th minute winner ensured that West Didsbury & Chorlton moved three points clear of the drop zone thanks to their 2-1 win over Silsden at Brookburn Road.
The other game between Whitchurch Alport and Padiham at Yockings Park ended goalless.
The First Division North continues to be headed by Longridge Town, with Jay Hart, Richie Allen and Thomas Ince on target in the 3-1 win over Chadderton at the Mike Riding Ground.
Avro remain on their tails though, and remain eight points behind with two games in hand after their 2-0 win at St Helens Town, Ryan Harrison and Louis Potts getting the goals.
Lower Breck moved into fourth place with a 2-1 win at Nelson, although they left it late as they trailed to a Kieran Demaine goal for Nelson with eight minutes remaining.
But a Jamie Henders equaliser and a 90th minute winner from Leon Arnaslam ensured the points headed back to Merseyside.
Prestwich Heys lost ground after going down 2-0 at home to Shelley, a Craig Billington opener and an own goal sending the Yorkshiremen to victory.
Carlisle City are now level on points on Heys after their 3-0 home win over Atherton LR, Rob McCartney scoring twice to take his tally for the season to 30.
That result keeps LR rooted to the bottom of the table, and Daisy Hill joined them in the relegation zone after going down 3-0 at home to Holker Old Boys, John-Paul Stanway scoring twice for the Stags.
AFC Blackpool beat AFC Darwen in a game that was goalless for the first hour, and the other two games in the division ended in 3-3 draws.
Shaun Sailor rescued a point for Garstang at home to Cleator Moor Celtic with a goal in the fifth minute of stoppage time, while a penalty from Anthony Shinks eight minutes from the end meant Ashton Town ended all square at Steeton.
The twists and turns at the top of the First Division South continued, with just six points separating the top six and Rylands are still on top despite going down 3-0 at home to Vauxhall Motors.
Haydn Cooper, Ben Holmes and Joe Brandon were on target for the Motormen who moved into fifth place, just four points off the top.
Abbey Hulton United are now just one point behind Rylands, their 4-1 win at St Martins achieved with goals from Curtis Price, Jonathan Beaumont, Sam Luke and Dylan Bath.
Stone Old Alleynians remain in fourth place, despite going down 3-2 at home to Sandbach United, for whom Harry Cain struck the winner in the 88th minute.
Maine Road made it three wins in a row, although it took a goal in the last minute from Finn Thompson to earn them a 2-1 win over FC Oswestry Town, and in the other game Alsager Town and Barnton shared a 1-1 draw.
