Injuries Take Their Toll
Two quickfire first half goals were enough to give Hurst Green promotion to division 1 in their debut season in the West Lancashire Football League.
Garstang End Richmond's Slim Hopes Of Top 2 Finish
Richmond Take Derby Day Points But at a Cost
Longridge were at home for the first time in over a month on Saturday afternoon as they welcomed tempest to the mike riding ground.
Turton 2 Wyre Villa 1 After the disappointing loss to Millom last week and the midweek semi final defeat to Norcross it was important to get back to winning ways and Turton did this with a solid performance against Wyre Villa.
Richmond make it 4 straight wins to claw back the top 3!
Hurst Green took another massive step towards promotion with a crucial 1-0 win over a physical Croston side who were certainly no walkovers.
Longridge faced Coppull United on Tuesday night as they looked to build upon Saturdays impressive win at Euxton.
After the double setback over Easter, Longridge looked to get back to winning ways with the short trip to Euxton.
A sloppy second half display marred an otherwise straightforward victory for the leaders as they made it 9 games unbeaten in their push for promotion and the title.
Millom 2 Turton 1 Once again we made the long trip to Millom had the majority of play and chances and came away with nothing.
Turton 4 Hawcoat Park 1 After the disappointment of the defeat to Garstang on Saturday it was important that Turton got that result out of their system and they did that with a comfortable win against the visitors from Barrow.
Turton 0 Garstang 1 Garstang visited Thomasson Fold seeking revenge following their defeat by Turton 2 weeks earlier and got it with a well deserved victory. This put an end to Turton's 8 match unbeaten run.
Easter Monday saw the top two in the West Lancashire League come head to head in what promised to be a tussle of gigantic proportions between Charnock, who held a six point lead at the top of the table, and Longridge.
Longridge made the long trip to Walney Island to face midtable outfit Vickerstown on Easter Saturday as they continued their pursuit of leaders Charnock Richard.
Hurst Green strengthened their grip on promotion as they edged past a determined Kendal side after coming from behind in this tough encounter.
Not a great spectacle but 3 points all the same!
6 Minute Lorde Hat Trick Kills Off Cumbrians
Longridge made the short journey to Poulton Town on Saturday afternoon looking to maintain their league title challenge after drawing there last three league fixtures
Longridge entertained Crooklands in their first home game for over a month on Saturday afternoon.
Hurst Green went back to the top of Division 2 as they soundly beat mid table Chew Moor Brook Sports Club after a devastating three minute first half spell saw the home side score three goals without reply.
Yellows take a point when they deserved all 3
Garstang 2 Turton 3 Turton travelled to The Riverside Ground to face a Garstang side sat 2nd in the league and looking for an immediate return to the Premier division.
Yellows pick up 3 points despite depleted squad
The division 2 promotion race continued to hot-up as Green brushed aside a poor Milnthorpe side to remain in second with goals from Danny Walker, a Chris Scott hat-trick and an own goal.
Turton travelled to Dalton looking to extend their 4 match unbeaten run. There were 5 missing from the previous week with Josh Ford, Dean Hailwood, Lewys Jones, Jordan McLoughlin and Tom Walsh unavailable. This meant a change of personnel and formation
Hurst Green slipped up in the title race as they let slip a three goal lead not for the first time this season in a match of two halves.
Richmond take point off Norcross at end of dreadful week
A double strike from Leylands man of the match Danny Morris,was what the visitors certainly deserved in a comfortable win.
Burscough Richmond 1 Turton 1 On a cold February Saturday afternoon Turton travelled to Burscough Richmond to face a team currently 5th in the league.
Longridge looked to put Wednesday’s semi-final defeat behind them with a trip to Southport on Saturday afternoon.
A Glenn Sargent wonder strike was the pick of the goals in todays draw against CMB.....
Longridge were looking for another three points on Saturday afternoon and maintain their place at the top of the table with the visit of fifth place Coppull United.
Derby game lost at Tummerhill.....
Ambleside 2 Turton 8 What a difference a week makes. Turton travelled to Ambleside for the reverse fixture following last weeks 2-2 draw and did what they should have done 7 days earlier.
After a three week break because of the weather Longridge welcomed defending champions Charnock Richard to the Mike Riding Ground for this top of the table clash.
Spoils Shared at Richmond Park
In danger of sounding like a broken record it was an inability to convert chances and a couple of defences lapses that meant another frustrating afternoon at Thomasson Fold.
A late penalty from captain Sam Hayes against struggling Furness ensured that Green extended their lead at the top of the league in what was a battling, if not spectacular performance.
Barnoldswick Town have spoken of their 'great sadness' after deciding to resign their reserve side from the West Lancashire Football League.
Here are the top goalscorers for each division - with records correct up to the end of October.
Cleator Moor eased their relegation concerns with a sensational comeback with Luke Close netting a 10-minute treble, writes ROSS CHAPMAN with pictures of Blackpool Wren Rovers Res v Rishton Vets by CAIT MASON
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