Hat-tricks frenzy as title-chasers stutter

Premier Division: High-scoring drama for title-chasing duo

CMB and Burscough Richmond went into Saturday’s fixtures as the Premier Division’s top two, separated only by goal difference, and both were involved in thrilling clashes this weekend.

CMB met Slyne with Hest, and twice trailed in the first half, with Joe Wareing and Danny Dixon netting either side of Daniel Locke’s equaliser.

However, the league leaders would turn on the style after the break, with goals from Ben Thornton, Charlie Scholes and a Daniel Crook double securing what would ultimately be a 5-2 win for CMB.

It was another topsy-turvy affair at Coppull United, who eventually triumphed 4-3 over second-placed Burscough Richmond.

Coppull United raced into a 2-0 lead, with Jordan Bentham and Jordan Lorde both scoring with the opening 10 minutes, but would find themselves going the break level after first Ade Kirkbride and Adam Sutton struck for Burscough Richmond.

The turnaround would be complete when Josh Niblock scored on 52 minutes into the second half, only for an own goal to level the game up once more at 3-3 just four minutes later.

And in the final twist, Coppull United would wrestle back the advantage, with Will Hooper netting what would prove to be the match-winner six minutes from time.

Elsewhere, it was a game of two halves at Tempest United, who produced an incredible second-half rally to claim a point against Hurst Green.

The visitors lead 3-0 at home time thanks to a Reece Rhodes goal and two Daniel Mort penalties, but Tempest United would battle back to 3-3 courtesy of Jacob Greenhalgh, an own goal, and a late leveler from George Scott.

Milnthorpe Corinthians also left it late against Lytham Town, with Jon Nixon’s 96th minute strike securing a 1-1 draw after James McCulloch had opened the scoring.

Ricardo Pembele’s first-half brace was enough to see Turton beat Blackpool Wren Rovers, that despite Tarren Moxon’s penalty halving the deficit with 15 minutes to play.

And Wyre Villa also picked up a 2-1 win as they hosted Vickerstown, with Luke Smith and Maleck Tanou finding the net in the victory.

Diesel Wilkes was the goalscorer for Vickerstown.

Rounding off the weekend’s Premier Division action, Fulwood Amateurs beat nine-man Thornton Cleveleys 2-0 through Lucas Gornall and Olly Molloy

Division One: Three the magic number for top two

Hesketh Bank and Lostock St Gerards picked up valuable wins in the race for the Division One title this weekend, with both triumphing 3-0.

Hesketh Bank won at Stoneclough thanks to goals from Liam Hayton, James Hanson and a Kevin Edgar penalty.

Lostock St Gerards beat Millom through a brace from Ryan Salmon and a Danny Ormerod strike.

Meanwhile, third-placed Rossendale lost ground as they drew 1-1 with Ulverston Rangers.

Rossendale did take the lead through Tom Hulme, but were pegged back via a Sam Pinnegor penalty.

Away from the battle at the top, and two goals from Matthew Casson helped Kendal County secure a 3-0 win at Horwich St Mary’s Victoria, that after Cameron Khan had opened the scoring.

There was an also an away-double for Eagley’s Joe Howling, as his side won 3-1 at Crooklands Casuals.

Finley Stafford also scored for the visitors, whilst Macauley Woods pulled one back for Crooklands Casuals late on.

Dion Holden was the hero for Croston Sports, as he scored two, including a 90th minute winner, to seal 2-1 comeback win at Askam United to make it five wins on the bounce.

Joe Tindale had earlier opened the scoring for the hosts.

And in the final Division One game of the weekend, Southport Hesketh and Carnforth Rangers played out a 1-1 draw, with Cameron Hague’s opener cancelled out by Ben Jackson late on.

Division Two: Brilliant Bajrallu stars as Astley and Buckshaw hit six

One of the weekend’s standout individual displays saw Wes Bajrallu find the net four times as Astley and Buckshaw won 6-2 at AFC Blackpool Reserves.

Dom Case and Connor Ashe also scored for the visitors, whilst Jamie Houghton and Tyler Hallam got on the scoresheet for AFC Blackpool Reserves.

A pair of doubles from Oliver Oxley and Mohammed Butt saw Charnock Richard Reserves pick up a 4-2 at Cartmel, whose goals came through Steven Porter and Ryan McKenny.

Burnley United moved up into third with a 2-1 victory at second-placed Freckleton.

The hosts took the lead just before the hour through Joe Bentley, but goals from Kieron Lee and Codie Goldsborough saw Burnley United turn the game around.

Goals from Ryan Close and Marco Thompson saw Kendal United beat Walney Island 2-1, with a Zach Walker penalty halving the deficit late on.

Storeys beat Chipping 3-1, with Liam Jackson, Daniel Briggs-Calvert and Luke Barmby grabbing a goal apiece. Ethan Edmundson scored what would prove to be a consolation for Chipping.

And concluding the weekend’s Division Two results, Jordan Chubb, Alex Bolland and Gareth Jones all got the scoresheet as Dalton United beat Pause United 3-0.

Division One Reserve: Five-star Landless leads rampant Poulton Reserves

Max Landless was the pick of the scorers as Poulton Reserves registered an 11-0 win over Horwich St Mary’s Victoria Reserves.

Landless fired in five goals, whilst Josh Few grabbed a hat-trick, Jarrod Bain scored twice and Danny Morris also found the net.

Lostock St Gerards Reserves also had several sharp shooters to call in their 5-0 win at Croston Sports Reserves, with Dan Fryer scoring three and James Morley netting a double.

And there was a remarkable contest between Fulwood Amateurs Reserves and CMB Reserves, who played out a 4-4 draw in which four goals were scored in the final 15 minutes.

The sides were level at 2-2 at half-time, with goals from Louis Botes and Cory Gill cancelled out by a Lewis Cullen brace.

Kane Froggatt made it 3-2 Fulwood Amateurs Reserves with 15 minutes to play, but they would soon trail when first Harry Dixon and then Alex Cottenden found the net for CMB Reserves.

There was time though for one final goal, with Gill grabbing his second of the game in the 90th minute to ensure the game ultimately ended level.

Hurst Green Reserves beat Tempest United Reserves 2-1, with Matthew Bagot and Cory Longton striking either side of a Nathan Monson equaliser.

Meanwhile, Turton Reserves triumphed 2-0 over Blackpool Wren Rovers Reserves thanks to an Alistair Dickson double.

Division 2 Reserve: Smyth-Ferguson and Clarkson in epic shootout

Hesketh Bank Reserves and Lytham Town Reserves were both spearheaded by a hat-trick hero on Saturday, with Joe Smyth-Ferguson and Kai Clarkson starred for their respective sides, scoring three apiece.

It would though be Aaron Blane who got the game’s decisive goal, netting with 10 minutes to go to seal a 4-3 Hesketh Bank Reserves victory.

League leaders Eagley Reserves also picked up maximum points as they beat Fulwood Amateurs A 5-1.

Karanga Zach-Browne scored hat-trick, whilst Jack Littlewood and Mike Linney.

There was another five-star display for Milnthorpe Corinthians Reserves as they won 5-2 against Chipping Reserves.

Will Booth added his name to the list of treble hitters, with Jack Ponter and Anderson Moroni also grabbing a goal each.

Oscar Middlesborough and Will Keane were the scorers for Chipping Reserves.

Rounding off this weekend’s league action, Carnforth Rangers beat Haslingden St Marys Reserves.

Presidents Cup: Harris turns hat-trick hero

There were a couple of cup ties completed this weekend, with the first seeing Haslingden St Mary’s triumph 4-0 at Holker Old Boys Reserves in the first round of the Presidents Cup.

Rhys Barton gave the visitors the lead just three minutes in, before Dylan Harris went on to complete his treble before half-time.

Challenge Cup: Euxton Villa Reserves victorious in round one

The other saw Euxton Villa Reserves advance to round two of the Challenge Cup with a 2-0 win over Garstang Reserves.
Lewis Sullivan opened the scoring with half an hour played, before Ash Ball added a second late.

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