Weekly Round Up

Heavy showers on the previous day followed by steady rain on match day produced a lot of postponed games on what was to be a busy league programme across the divisions. This was despite the excellent efforts of league and club officials to try and find alternative venues at late notice. There was just one cup game, and it saw Bedians lose to the only goal of the game in their Northern Cup clash with Daten FC Reserves. The top game in the RFAITS Premier Division  between the t

Despite the after effects of Storm Claudia followed by some winter weather it was virtually a full programme of league and county cup matches. In the Manchester Amateur Cup  last week’s postponed matches were completed and East Manchester progressed to the quarter finals with a 6-4 triumph over Didsbury Reserves. They fought back impressively after shipping two within the opening 10 minutes but pulled a goal back before the break and were level a minute into the second half.

Grass Pitches were wiped out for play due the heavy rain from Storm Claudia but thanks to some good organisation several teams were able to switch their fixtures to get their games played. In the latest round of the Lancashire Amateur Cup the league’s hopes now rest with Moston Brook Reserves who enjoyed a comfortable 5-1 win over Southport and Ainsdale. Going out were Oldham Hulmeians losing 3-0 at Chaddertonians and Rochdalians whose run in the cup ended in a 4-0 defeat at

Before all league and cup games this weekend, L&C players, management and officials paid their respects on Remembrance weekend, impeccably observing a minute’s silence. The postponed Manchester Amateur Cup  games produced good results for the L&C with four more teams going through to the last 16, making it eight in total. It was a great day for Didsbury FC as both their first and second teams made it through for a great double for the club in two close and dramatic contests.

It was a big day for L&C teams in the Manchester Amateur County Cup  second round with 16 teams competing in the last 32. One of the most dramatic was the all-L&C derby between Old StretsGregs and Stretford Paddock Ams which saw a breathless game decided on penalties after a 4-4 draw. StretsGregs won the tense shootout 2-1 to move into the next round. Another penalty shoot-out was needed as Newton Vikings hosted Clarksfield and Glodwick  and after a 1-1 deadlock, Vikings crui

It was back to a full league programme and in the Premier Division, Bollington united continue to rule the roost after a comfortable 4-0 at Richmond Rovers maintains their six-point lead at the summit. Second-placed Rushford Park have three games in hand over United and stretched their 100% record in the game of the day with Chadderton Cott. Cott hit hard on the break in the early stages to lead 2-1 at the interval but Rushford showed their intent as they ran out 4-3 breathle

L&C teams were involved in County Cup action and a thriller at Rochdalians in the Lancashire Amateur Cup  saw the home team edge out Stoneclough Reserves on penalties. It ended at 2-2 and in the penalty shoot-out Rochdalians kept their nerve to breeze through 4-2. Oldham Hulmeians join them in the next round after comfortably seeing off Hapton 5-1. But in the Manchester Challenge Trophy  it was the end of the hopes of Manchester Rose, who lost 3-1 at Chadderton Reserves and R

It was back to full action after Storm Amy and there were some catch-up County Cup games including the Manchester Challenge Trophy , which saw Bedians host Denton Town, former L&C stars and now in the top level of the Cheshire League. Bedians showed their intent as they took the lead on two minutes but Denton were quickly level and this was the pattern of the game with Bedians winning a 4-3 thriller to move into round two where they will meet another former L&C team Moorside

A busy day of Manchester County Cup competitions and league fixtures saw many of the games scheduled to be played on grass washed out by Storm Amy. The postponed fixtures in the cup competitions will be scheduled to be played this coming weekend giving fixtures secretary Malc Kershaw a busy time changing the planned busy programme. In the Manchester Amateur Cup  there was a fine win for Stretford Paddock Amateurs at Egerton Reserves who edged a dramatic penalty shoot-out 2-1

L&C sides secured progression in County Cup competition this past weekend. In the Lancashire Amateur Cup, Oldham Hulmeians crushed AFC Wigan 10-3 and Rochdalians continued their proud record in the competition by battling past Halshaw Moor A 2-1. Moston Brook Reserves joined that duo in the next round after edging a 2-1 win at Storeys of Lancaster Reserves. In the Manchester Challenge Trophy , hosts AFC Oldham saw Moorside Rangers go through 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 deadl

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