Millom inch closer as first promotion slot sealed

Starting with the Premier Division, in-form Haslingden St Mary's beat Burscough Richmond 4-1.

Tom Hulme opened the scoring for the victors on the 12th minute before a Lewis Hanley hat trick, after which Jordan Lorde gave Burscough Richmond a late consolation goal.

Poulton’s strong second half showing helped them to a 3-1 win over Milnthorpe Corinthians.

Nathan Hankinson’s spot kick sent Milnthorpe into the break a goal to a good but Poulton came out a different side in the second, as Andy Bartholomew, Billy Joyce and Toby Scammell all scored to earn them the win.

Blackpool Wren Rovers leapfrogged their opponents Rossendale and ended Saturday in fourth after a 2-1 away win.

Ric Seear broke the deadlock on the hour mark but Adam McInnis equalised five minutes later.

However, just seven minutes after that, Wren Rovers got themselves back in front through Ben Rollins and that is how it stayed.

Lostock St Gerard’s secured a 2-1 win over Fulwood Amateurs thanks to a second half comeback.

Fulwood went ahead 20 minutes in through an own goal but Charlie Markland equalised for Lostock three minutes after the break.

Mason McKay found the crucial goal with two minutes of normal time remaining to give Lostock St Gerards the three points.

League leaders CMB were held to a 1-1 draw at Eagley.

Dan Crook put the WLFL’s top side ahead on 22 minutes before Ally Dickson equalised on the stroke of half time.

Whitehaven earned a point away at Hurst Green in a 2-2 draw.

George Frampton gave the visitors the lead on the 29th minute two goals in the opening three minutes of the second half courtesy of Jack Burgess and Jordan Monk turned the game on its head.

However, Whitehaven found a leveller on the 70th minute, Karl Woodburn making it two-all.

Turning to Division One now where Lytham Town recorded a thumping 7-0 away at Frackleton in the south Fylde derby.

It was all about the Kellys as Rory scored four and Kian netted two of Lytham’s seven goals and Alan Greenwood also got in on the goalscoring act.

This result gave Slyne with Hest the chance to climb above Freckleton in the table and move out of the relegation zone, and they did just that with a 4-1 home win over Kendal County - their first home league win of the season

Ryan Clark scored a first half hat trick for Slyne and Louis Miller also scored for the away side in the opening 45, before Callum Moore wrapped up the win on the 54th minute.

Leaders Millom remain nine points clear at the summit after a 2-0 victory against Hesketh Bank, with Jamie Pattinson and Theo Wilson finding the net.

Astley & Buckshaw stay in second following a 3-0 win at Chipping - Jordan Griffith bagged a brace before Adnaan Patel sealed the win eight minutes before time.

Ulverston Rangers earned a 2-0 win at Crooklands Casuals, with Jack Milburn scoring in the first and last minute of the opening 45.

Askam United came from a goal down to beat Croston Sports 2-1.

Charlie Nelson opened the scoring for Croston on 18 minutes but Reece Carlisle equalised midway through the second half and Sam Purslow gave Askam the lead six minutes later.

Turton edged out a tight encounter against Carnforth Rangers, Ben McCabe’s strike was the only difference between the sides in a 1-0 win.

Pause United’s promotion to Division One was confirmed on Saturday despite them not playing.

It was after third placed Stoneclough and Storeys of Lancaster, who sit in fifth, played out a 0-0 draw in the Division Two game of the day.

Euxton Villa Reserves moved up to fourth after a 4-2 win away to Garstang Reserves featuring late drama.

Liam Painter opened the scoring for Garstang just moments into the second half but James Hale equalised just two minutes later, before Ethan Danku turned the game around on 70 minutes.

Tom Graham levelled the scores up again on 81 minutes, but Jacob Greenhalgh scored twice in the final seven minutes of play to give Euxton Villa Reserves the win.

Kendal United continued their good form as they secured a 3-2 win at Charnock Richard Reserves.

Brandon Croskell-Robinson scored eight minutes before the break but Noah Hobbs equalised with seconds to go until half time.

Ethan Eccleston gave Charnock the lead shortly after the restart but Kendal United’s response was lightning quick, James Thornley making things all square again on 49 minutes before Jason Jones grabbed the winner just three minutes later.

KUFC remain second with games in hand on the teams below them.

Thornton Cleveleys Reserves secured a 2-1 win over Walney Island.

Jack Litherland gave Walney Island the lead but David McPherson levelled with 10 minutes to go until half time, after which Joe Hulme got the deciding goal.

Scott McDonald scored the only goal as Dalton United beat Caton United 1-0.

In Reserve Division One, Eagley Reserves inflicted a first home defeat of the season to leaders Blackpool Wren Rovers Reserves as Lucas Bancroft’s penalty gave them a 1-0 win.

Tempest United Reserves were 3-1 victors at Coppull United Reserves - Joel Thorpe, James Dean and Oliver Groocock scored for the visitors, with Scott Hendy finding a late Coppull consolation.

Elsewhere, bottom side Rossendale Reserves secured a potentially crucial 3-2 win at CMB Reserves.

In Reserve Division Two, second placed Carnforth Rangers Reserves won 3-1 at home to third placed Thornton Cleveleys A.

Cole Holt broke the deadlock just after half time before Eric Thompson continued his good goalscoring form and bagged a brace, his goals coming either side of Jordan Beavers’ strike for the visitors.

That result puts even more pressure on leaders Hesketh Bank Reserves who drew 2-2 away to Croston Sports Reserves.

Croston raced into a two-goal lead with half an hour on the clock: Monty Herridge and Ben Davies on the scoresheet.

Jamie Clandon got one back on the stroke of half time before David Yates equalised with 10 minutes of the second 45 played.

Hesketh Bank are now just one point ahead of Carnforth Rangers Reserves, who have three games in hand.

Milnthorpe Corinthians Reserves produced a fine second half display to beat Lytham Town Reserves 3-1.

Ali Ruman scored for Lytham on the half hour mark but Scott Singleton equalised on the hour, with Tom Jackson giving Milnthorpe the lead just five minutes later.

Jackson sealed the win with a converted spot kick on 86 minutes; his side are now up to fourth.

Storeys of Lancaster Reserves and Pause United Reserves played out a goalless draw.

Caton United Reserves are through to the final of the Stewart Rowe Memorial Cup after a 4-1 win in the semi finals.

Edward Harrison and Declan Lightfoot gave Caton a 2-0 lead before Reece Rhodes halved the deficit, but the two-goal cushion was restored before the break thanks to Simon Wareing.

Joseph Jenks sealed Caton’s place in the final with a goal on 57 minutes.