Burnley United reclaimed the McKeown Cup for the LAL with a 3-1 win over Bedians in a close game played in hot and dry conditions in East Lancashire. In a first half of few clear chances, Burnley had the better of the early exchanges with visitors going closest with a shot that flashed across goal but past the far post. The home side went ahead when a loose ball in the six-yard box was clipped home, and the lead was doubled on the half-hour when a quick counter attack ended with a crisp...

Clubs are reminded that the August General Meeting will take place at the Tameside Stadium on Thursday 13th August 2026, starting at 8pm. Attendance is mandatory, League Admin Packs will be distributed, and Conor Brown from Manchester FA will be running through the changes to the Laws of the Game effective this season. Huge thanks to our friends at Curzon Ashton and Conor for their kind support.

After an excllent season in 2025.26 the Lancashire and Cheshire Football League has been working hard and making great progress in the close season. L&C Chairman Mike Yates (Pictured with new President Antony Lockley) said: “I gave a warm welcome to the 117th AGM for the Lancashire and Cheshire Amateur Football League for the season 2025-26. “I am now in my 17th season coming up and in all my time I have never had the pleasure of introducing so many new clubs (fourteen) and teams at an AGM...