Clubs to face off in LFA Shield last 16

By Andy Sykes

Six West Lancashire League clubs will battle each other for a place in the LFA Amateur Shield quarter-finals.

The third-round draw has thrown up three all West Lancashire League ties.

Holders Fulwood Amateurs will go to Division One side Croston Sports while last year's beaten finalists Slyne host Turton.

Thornton Cleveleys face a tricky home tie against Division One high-flyers Hesketh Bank.

Hurst Green travel to Whalley Range while Blackpool Wren Rovers host Bolton Lads and Girls Club.

Burscough Richmond welcome Winstanley Warriors, who beat Vickerstown 4-1 in the last round.

All ties will be played Saturday November 12.

Where next?

Underdogs revel in cup glory as Richmond march on Division Two sides had a day to remember in the Richardson Cup first round as Burscough Richmond went top of the Premier Division, writes BEN SMITH, with pictures from Carnforth Rangers v Charnock Richard Reserves by STEVE TAYLOR.
Cup domination goes on as nine go into Shield hat At least nine West Lancashire League clubs will feature in the last 16 of the Lancashire FA Amateur Shield, writes BEN SMITH, with pictures of Stoneclough v Fulwood Amateurs by GRAHAM LANCASTER.

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