Four points separate eight teams at the Premier Division summit after leaders AFC Stockport suffered their first defeat of the season, going down 2-1 at AFC Oldham. It leaves Bedians as the only undefeated side in the division. Oldham Hulmeians drew level on points with AFC Stockport after a comfortable 5-0 win at Manchester Rose and Manchester South End moved up to third place after a gritty 2-1 win at AR Elite with their goal difference taking them ahead of AFC Oldham and A

This weekend saw a recently promoted club hit the top of the Premier Division as AFC Stockport moved a point clear after recording an impressive 4-2 win over Cheat Daze. AR Elite are currently their closest challengers and won by the same score at Chadderton Cott, while Urmston Meadowside Reds dropped a place to third after losing a tense thriller at Oldham Hulmeians 5-4. Bedians are also in the hunt after an efficient 5-1 win at Bollington United sees them level on points wi

The weekend saw a programme of league and cup fixtures take place. A high-quality encounter at the top of Division Two stood out, with leaders Fitton Hill securing a late 1-1 draw at 10-man Timperley Villa. Timperley took the lead but were reduced to 10 men and Fitton Hill took advantage, sharing the spoils to remain three points clear. Stoconians are level with Timperley after a tight 2-1 win over Milltown, while Abacus Media crushed Swinton 8-3 to notch their first win of t

Cheat Daze FC secured their first RFAITS Premier Division win of the season with a gritty 1-0 win over Manchester South End on a weekend which perfectly displayed how competitive the division will be this season. Oldham Hulmeians were held to a thrilling 3-3 draw at Wythenshawe Wanderers to remain a point off the summit at this early stage, while AFC Oldham edged another tight contest, seeing off Bollington United 2-1, with both teams showing they are capable of competing at

League and cup action continued this weekend and in the Rhodes Cup, AFC Stockport once again sprang a shock, defeating promotion-chasing Didsbury FC in an all-Division One affair. Having dispatched Bedians in the last round, AFC Stockport’s run looked to be at an end after Didsbury went three up early in the second half, but AFC fought back in style, netting five times without reply to march into the next round. Joining them are Premier Division high-flyers Rushford Park who

East Manchester Galaxy, AFC Stockport and Didsbury FC all delivered Rhodes Cup shocks to reach the quarter finals. Galaxy, second and unbeaten in Division One, illustrated their quality by defeating Premier Division leaders Bollington United on penalties. The underdogs took the lead through a well-worked set piece which the outstanding Muhamed Jatta converted, only for Bollington – who have dropped just three league points all season – to level at the break. A few tactical ad

The L&C kicked of the new season with plenty of goals across all six divisions played in a competitive spirit. The games in the Premier...

For the second year in succession the L&C Committee and successful clubs and referees enjoyed a very enjoyable presentation celebration...