NWCFL Matchday Review 2019/20 #57
Sun 8th March 2020 | Match Reviews | By Craig Kendall
The NWCFL 2020 Groundhope took place over the weekend with over 3,400 fans in attendance over the three days and seven matches - an amazing few days.
The weekend kicked off on Friday evening with 455 fans in attendance as Sandbach United defeated Alsager Town 3-1 - after initially falling behind in the First Division South.
In the Northern section, AFC Liverpool narrowly defeated Bacup Borough 1-0, whilst Steeton went off the bottom of the table with a 3-2 away win over Golcar United.
Saturday Rylands in the NWCFL top-flight narrow the gap to the summit to just four points as they defeated Whitchurch Alport 2-0 - a goal in each secured an important win for David McNabb's side who are now unbeaten in their last nine league games.
An own goal in the fifth minute put McNabb's in control, then just after the break Andy Scarisbrick added a second taking three points back to Cheshire.
Bootle maintained their charge for promotion, Connor Millington, James Hoper and Rob Doran netted as they beat Irlam 3-0.
At the other end of the table, Barnoldswick Town recorded a 3-1 win over bottom side Hanley Town in a vital 6-pointer. Hanley initially took the lead - James Melhado getting himself on the scoresheet, but Barnoldswick rallied and fought back much to Endrit Shehu's delight.
Chris Lomax cancelled out an early Declan Gallagher goal as Burscough and Ashton Athletic battled out a 1-1 drew, whilst Padiham and Avro recorded the same scoreline at the Ruby Civil Arena.
A topsy-turvy game between Longridge Town and Litherland REMYCA saw both sides lead at one point, but it was the hosts who snatched the three points with a 4-2 win as Andrew Howarth scored the winner.
In the NWCFL First Division North, a topsy turvy game at AFC Darwen saw the hosts come out the right side of a 4-3 win over Chadderton, whilst Ashton Town had an important 2-0 win against AFC Blackpool, and Shelley returned home pointless following a 3-1 loss to Cleator Moor Celtic.
Emley AFC continued their fine form with a 4-1 win over Prestwich Heys, whilst Garstang was on fire, defeating Daisy Hill 7-1.
Elsewhere, Holker Old Boys scored one in each half to defeat Pilkington 2-0, whilst the biggest winners of the day were Lower Breck who hit eight without reply away at St Helens Town - Will Dunne and Oscar Billington both scoring hat-tricks on a fine afternoon for Gary Moores side.
Charnock Richard stayed fourth with a 4-2 away win against a spirited Skelmersdale United, meanwhile, Runcorn Town fell to a 2-0 loss to Squires Gate.
In the early kick-off in the NWCFL First Division South, Wythenshawe Amateurs narrowly defeat West Didsbury & Chorlton with 546 watching on.
Just a few hours later 589 watch Wythenshawe Town come from behind to defeat Abey Hey 3-2.
In the 3 pm games, Abbey Hulton United and Cammell Laird 1907 thrashed out a 1-1 draw, whilst leaders Vauxhall Motors moved to within five points of promotion following a 4-1 win over Barnton.
New Mills turn the tie on its head against Eccleshall, bagging the three points thanks to a Benito Lowe double, whilst Stone Old Alleynians come from behind to put St Martins to the sword - winning 4-1.
Stockport Town won 5-1 in the 4:20 pm kick off with 342 watching over Cheadle Heath Nomads, whilst in the final game of the day, a Patrick Davin double gave Cheadle Town a 2-1 victory over Maine Road.
On Sunday, there where two NWCFL Premier Division games, with over 1,000 fans in the two games.
A Brandon Barski and Bradley Lynch double saw Northwich Victoria close the gap on those in front with a fine 4-2 win away at Congleton Town, whilst 627 fans saw league leaders 1874 Northwich run out 2-0 winners away at Winsford United.
The action returns on Tuesday with 11 NWCFL fixtures throughout the region.
The main photograph is from @miguelinho2910 from Friday's Groundhop game between Sandbach United and Alsager Town.
NWCFL Matchday Review 2019/20 #57
Sun 8th March 2020 | Match Reviews
By Craig Kendall
The NWCFL 2020 Groundhope took place over the weekend with over 3,400 fans in attendance over the three days and seven matches - an amazing few days.
The weekend kicked off on Friday evening with 455 fans in attendance as Sandbach United defeated Alsager Town 3-1 - after initially falling behind in the First Division South.
In the Northern section, AFC Liverpool narrowly defeated Bacup Borough 1-0, whilst Steeton went off the bottom of the table with a 3-2 away win over Golcar United.
Saturday Rylands in the NWCFL top-flight narrow the gap to the summit to just four points as they defeated Whitchurch Alport 2-0 - a goal in each secured an important win for David McNabb's side who are now unbeaten in their last nine league games.
An own goal in the fifth minute put McNabb's in control, then just after the break Andy Scarisbrick added a second taking three points back to Cheshire.
Bootle maintained their charge for promotion, Connor Millington, James Hoper and Rob Doran netted as they beat Irlam 3-0.
At the other end of the table, Barnoldswick Town recorded a 3-1 win over bottom side Hanley Town in a vital 6-pointer. Hanley initially took the lead - James Melhado getting himself on the scoresheet, but Barnoldswick rallied and fought back much to Endrit Shehu's delight.
Chris Lomax cancelled out an early Declan Gallagher goal as Burscough and Ashton Athletic battled out a 1-1 drew, whilst Padiham and Avro recorded the same scoreline at the Ruby Civil Arena.
A topsy-turvy game between Longridge Town and Litherland REMYCA saw both sides lead at one point, but it was the hosts who snatched the three points with a 4-2 win as Andrew Howarth scored the winner.
In the NWCFL First Division North, a topsy turvy game at AFC Darwen saw the hosts come out the right side of a 4-3 win over Chadderton, whilst Ashton Town had an important 2-0 win against AFC Blackpool, and Shelley returned home pointless following a 3-1 loss to Cleator Moor Celtic.
Emley AFC continued their fine form with a 4-1 win over Prestwich Heys, whilst Garstang was on fire, defeating Daisy Hill 7-1.
Elsewhere, Holker Old Boys scored one in each half to defeat Pilkington 2-0, whilst the biggest winners of the day were Lower Breck who hit eight without reply away at St Helens Town - Will Dunne and Oscar Billington both scoring hat-tricks on a fine afternoon for Gary Moores side.
Charnock Richard stayed fourth with a 4-2 away win against a spirited Skelmersdale United, meanwhile, Runcorn Town fell to a 2-0 loss to Squires Gate.
In the early kick-off in the NWCFL First Division South, Wythenshawe Amateurs narrowly defeat West Didsbury & Chorlton with 546 watching on.
Just a few hours later 589 watch Wythenshawe Town come from behind to defeat Abey Hey 3-2.
In the 3 pm games, Abbey Hulton United and Cammell Laird 1907 thrashed out a 1-1 draw, whilst leaders Vauxhall Motors moved to within five points of promotion following a 4-1 win over Barnton.
New Mills turn the tie on its head against Eccleshall, bagging the three points thanks to a Benito Lowe double, whilst Stone Old Alleynians come from behind to put St Martins to the sword - winning 4-1.
Stockport Town won 5-1 in the 4:20 pm kick off with 342 watching over Cheadle Heath Nomads, whilst in the final game of the day, a Patrick Davin double gave Cheadle Town a 2-1 victory over Maine Road.
On Sunday, there where two NWCFL Premier Division games, with over 1,000 fans in the two games.
A Brandon Barski and Bradley Lynch double saw Northwich Victoria close the gap on those in front with a fine 4-2 win away at Congleton Town, whilst 627 fans saw league leaders 1874 Northwich run out 2-0 winners away at Winsford United.
The action returns on Tuesday with 11 NWCFL fixtures throughout the region.
The main photograph is from @miguelinho2910 from Friday's Groundhop game between Sandbach United and Alsager Town.
