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

It was a day of torrential rain which led to many postponements but there was still plenty of exciting action to see out the summer. The...

The first full league programme of the season was full of intrigue, giving a glimpse to what promises to be a very competitive campaign...

There was a mixed bag of County Cup matches and league fixtures providing plenty of goals and some thrilling games on a full day of...

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...

The McKeown Cup was introduced in 2022 as a match between the previous season’s league champions of the L&C and their close friends and...

Waterhead AFC were crowned champions of Division A to cap off a superb first season in the L&C. As league action draws to a close for the...

Trafford Reserves suffered heartbreak as Winstanley St Aidans won the North West Inter League Final on penalties in midweek. The L&C...

Salford Vics completed the double after a dramatic 3-2 in over a valiant Abacus Media in the Rhodes Cup Final . Wythenshawe FC were great...

The champions of Division Three were confirmed as Manchester Rovers got the point they needed when they faced their nearest challengers...

The destiny of the Division One title was confirmed after the clash between the top two during a limited Easter weekend fixture list....

Salford Vics Celebrate

Prestwich Marauders and Salford United in Cup Action

The weekend saw cup semi-final action in the L&C competitions, with the Rhodes Cup final now decided after Abacus Media bested AFC Monton...

The Saturday programme had an exciting mix of NWILC quarter-finals, some domestic competitions and plenty of league action. In the North...

The big battle at the top of the Premier Division saw the top two contenders in opposition at Salford Sports Village with leaders...

Trafford lead the way to the last eight of the North West Inter League Cup , which features the top sixteen teams in the L and C and old...

A mixture of domestic cup games and top league action produced some exciting encounters with three games completed in the Rhodes Cup ...

A full programme of games saw three delayed cup ties completed as well as an exciting and goals-filled set of league fixtures. In the...

Round Up for Saturday 15th February 2025

<p>In the first games of the North West Inter League Cup, it was curtains for two L&amp;C teams. The competition pits the top 16 teams from the L&amp;C and the LAL and it was teams from the latter who narrowly prevailed. Salford Vics and Old Blackburnians are setting an intense pace in their respective leagues &hellip; <a href="https://landc.org.uk/2025/02/11/early-exit-for-two-lc-teams/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Early Exit for Two L

<p>It was a dramatic day of cup action with plenty of goals and cliffhangers in Round 1 of the L&amp;C Cup competitions. The ‘Match of the Day’ in the Rhodes Cup, for teams in the Premier and Division One, featured action between the league’s two undefeated teams, Salford Vics and Bedians which the former edged &hellip; <a href="https://landc.org.uk/2025/02/04/up-for-the-cup/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Up for the Cup</span> <span clas

<p>Storm Eowyn was well beaten as a full programme of domestic cup and league action produced plenty of drama and surprises. It was a big day in the domestic cup competitions for the Wray and Whitehead Cups. There were close contests in the Wray Cup with Saddleworth 3D progressing with a 1-0 win over Mellor &hellip; <a href="https://landc.org.uk/2025/01/26/vics-increase-premier-division-lead/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Vics Increase P

<p>After a very welcome dry week it was back into full action with an exciting programme of league and cup matches. It was the preliminary round for domestic cup competitions and in the Rhodes Cup for Premier Division, there was an incredible game at Premier Division high flyers Bedians as they hosted Stoconians from the &hellip; <a href="https://landc.org.uk/2025/01/20/drama-all-the-way-as-league-returns-to-full-action/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen

<p>The awful weather prior to and during match day virtually eliminated a full programme of domestic cup games causing planning problems for fixture secretary Malcolm Kershaw (Pictured) who quickly solved them impeccably with games set up for the next two weeks. Only two games beat the weather and the superb 5G pitch at Openshaw College &hellip; <a href="https://landc.org.uk/2025/01/18/weather-is-the-winner-preventing-football-on-ice/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span

<p>The start of the second half of the L&amp;C season saw fixtures decimated by heavy rain and flooding with just a handful of games played, mainly on 3G pitches. In the solitary Premier Division game, Salford Vics moved 10 points clear of Abacus Media after defeating them 2-0 in the clash of the top two. &hellip; <a href="https://landc.org.uk/2025/01/05/vics-extend-lead-on-weather-hit-day/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Vics Extend Lead

<p>After the devastation to the league programme last week due to Storm Darragh the L&amp;C were delighted to complete the first half of their season with a full programme of vital and exciting games. The Premier Division is developing into a two-horse with two teams completing the year with an unbeaten record. Salford Vics have &hellip; <a href="https://landc.org.uk/2024/12/15/vics-finish-the-year-in-style/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text"

<p>For the second time in a matter of weeks, the docket of fixtures has been disrupted, this time through Storm Darragh which led to waterlogged pitches. But a reasonable number of games managed to beat the weather to allow another flood of goals and some exciting games to take place on 3G pitches. Tintwistle Athletic &hellip; <a href="https://landc.org.uk/2024/12/08/final-glory-beckons-for-tintwistle/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Final

<p>The L&amp;C took part in the Rainbow Laces campaign, with payers and officials wearing rainbow laces to show their support for LGBTQ+ inclusion in football. In the Premier Division, Salford Vics moved four points clear at the summit with a comfortable 4-1 win at Sale Amateurs. They extended their lead over Abacus Media who lost &hellip; <a href="https://landc.org.uk/2024/12/02/vics-extend-lead-at-summit/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">

<p>The league and county cup programme were reduced to a handful of games by Storm Bert and overnight frost and snow. But the games which were played were crucial in various divisions with some excellent action on artificial surfaces The county cup games saw the two remaining L&amp;C teams exit the Manchester Amateur Cup quarter &hellip; <a href="https://landc.org.uk/2024/11/25/storm-bert-batters-league-programme/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader

<p>The back of the net bulged many times during a weekend which saw well over 100 goals scored across the L&amp;C. &nbsp; Rochdalians have enjoyed a great season but their good run was ended in the Lancashire Amateur Cup last 32 by former L&amp;C champions Moston Brook who eased to a 6-0 win. The other &hellip; <a href="https://landc.org.uk/2024/11/17/goals-galore-on-a-great-day-of-football/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Goals Galore on

<p>Four L&amp;C teams were involved in cup competition and two of them marched through into the later rounds with convincing victories. Tintwistle Athletic Reserves, enjoying their return this season to the L&amp;C in Division Two, were in action in the Derbyshire Amateur Cup and returned from Winster Darley Lions with an emphatic 5-0 win to &hellip; <a href="https://landc.org.uk/2024/11/10/manchester-rovers-and-tintwistle-cruise-through/" class="more-link">Continue reading <

<p>The latest round of the Manchester Amateur Cup did not bring much joy to the remaining L&amp;C teams with Chadderton Cott the only team to record a victory. They cruised through to the next round with a comfortable 5-0 win over North Walkden Reserves but it was the end of the line for Trafford Reserves &hellip; <a href="https://landc.org.uk/2024/11/03/cott-are-the-sole-survivors/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Cott are the Sole Survivo