Astley seal the deal as Thornton edge ever closer

Starting in the Premier Division, Thornton Cleveleys just need to win their final game of the season at Rossendale to be crowned champions after beating Coppull United 5-1.

Jordan Beavers and Archie Lang put them in control at Coppull before Ben Pendlebury pulled one back.

But Oliver Wilkinson made it 3-1 and sub Chad Whyte, top scorer for North West Counties side New Mills this season, added a double from the bench late on.

Former West Lancashire League top scorer Dom Lawson – who played at Lancaster City during 2023/24 – helped Wyre Villa stave off relegation for now at least with a double in their win against Milnthorpe Corinthians.

Matthew Casson had put Milnthorpe ahead before Lawson, who played under Wyre Villa boss John Beavers at Thornton Cleveleys, made his telling contribution in a 2-1 win.

Hurst Green came back from a goal down to beat Turton 4-1, the visitors having led through Cole Exley.

Scott Craven, Charlie Collinge, Harvey Monk and Jack Parker all scored in the second half for eighth-placed Hurst Green.

In Division One, Askam’s feint hopes of promotion are over after they could only draw with Holker Old Boys Reserves.

They had a nightmare start with Jordan McGarry and Dylan Ellis firing the home side two up within four minutes.

But Aiden Pearson pulled one back and two second half goals from Ben Phizakela and Callum Rayner turned the game on its head.

Freddie Lawton then made it 3-3 to leave Askam fourth.

Astley and Buckshaw will be joining both those sides next season after a nervy 1-0 win over Euxton Villa Res secured them the Division Two title.

Scott Hammill’s 67th minute free kick got them the points they needed to be crowned champions.

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George Rose was the only scorer in Charnock Richard Res 1-0 win over Hawcoat Park.

On Monday, Fulwood Amateurs Res won to keep Thornton Cleveleys Res on their toes at the top of Division One Reserve.

Their 2-0 win over Eagley Res – Joe Slinger and Hugo Strand on target – means Thornton will have to win their final game tonight at Turton Res to secure the title by a point.

Lostock St Gerards ended their season with a 3-0 win at Turton Res through Joey Richardson and a Mason McKay quickfire double.

Freckleton Res are still in contention for a promotion slot after a 6-0 win at Rossendale A, Jack Williams bagging four and one goal apiece for Owen Johnrose and James Jemson.

Freddie Livesey grabbed a hat-trick and Harris Fairgreave a brace in Lytham Town Res’ 5-1 win at Croston Sports Res, Lewis Townley on target for the hosts.