Caton United join league ranks as reserve divisions bolstered
Galgate Caton United join league ranks as reserve divisions bolstered By Andy Sykes

Caton United were successfully elected to the West Lancashire Football League while Galgate were unanimously re-elected at the league's AGM.

Statement: Burnley United
Burnley United Statement: Burnley United By Andy Sykes

General Secretary John Brown has provided an update on what happens in Division Two following the resignation of Burnley United.

Burnley United resign - and what this means for Division Two
Burnley United Burnley United resign - and what this means for Division Two By Andy Sykes

Burnley United have announced they will not be able to complete the 2022/23 season and have resigned from the league.

Villa resurrect promotion bid on day of downpours
Euxton Villa Res Villa resurrect promotion bid on day of downpours By Andy Sykes

Only five games beat the weather on Easter Monday but it could prove crucial for a number of sides at the top and bottom of their divisions.

Chirpy Chipping in box seat as title battle revs up
Chipping Chirpy Chipping in box seat as title battle revs up By Andy Sykes

Chipping notched up back-to-back 5-1 wins to keep up the pressure at the top of a thrilling Division Two table, writes BEN SMITH with pictures from their game at Charnock Richard by STEVE TAYLOR.

Dominant Dalton waltz into cup final on day of penalty drama
Dalton United Dominant Dalton waltz into cup final on day of penalty drama By Andy Sykes

Dalton United were the big winners as the league's revamped cup competitions reached the semi-final stage, writes BEN SMITH with pictures from Dalton United v Kendal County by GLEN RITCHIE.

Brilliant Brickell and buoyant Bailey earn bragging rights
Walney Island Brilliant Brickell and buoyant Bailey earn bragging rights By Andy Sykes

Legendary striker Gregg Brickell rolled back the years with a double hat-trick while prolific marksman James Bailey ruined his twin's weekend, writes BEN SMITH with pictures from Slyne v Coppull by JOHN SHIRRAS.

Villa's cup victory sealed with a kiss
Euxton Villa Res Villa's cup victory sealed with a kiss By Andy Sykes

Euxton Villa will carry the West Lancashire League flag into the Lancashire FA Amateur Cup semi-finals after a resounding win, writes BEN SMITH with pictures by PAUL O'BRIEN.

Fabulous Freck and awesome Astley in big cupsets
Astley & Buckshaw Fabulous Freck and awesome Astley in big cupsets By Andy Sykes

This weekend’s West Lancashire League schedule saw the various cup competitions dominate the billing, accompanied by a sprinkling of league action writes BEN SMITH with pictures from Coppull v Blackpool Wren Rovers by JOHN SHIRRAS.

Last-gasp Rossendale in pole position after dramatic win
Dalton United Last-gasp Rossendale in pole position after dramatic win By Andy Sykes

The top three in the Premier Division all won but the real drama was in Division One, writes BEN SMITH, with pictures of Cartmel v Dalton United by LEE HOLMES.

Burnley and Chipping slay giants as Chubb hits SIX
Burnley United Burnley and Chipping slay giants as Chubb hits SIX By Andy Sykes

Division Two sides are through to the third round of the Richardson Cup as most matches beat the weather for another action-packed weekend writes BEN SMITH, with pictures of Thornton Cleveleys v Turton by JONATHAN MOORE.

Walney to the rescue for intrepid groundhoppers
Walney Island Walney to the rescue for intrepid groundhoppers By Andy Sykes

A groundhopping football fan has told how his latest West Lancashire League odyssey landed him and a pal in Walney Island – 175 windswept miles from home.

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