Several competitive matches unfolded across the North West Counties League Premier Division and the North East Counties League Premier Division over the weekend, producing a mix of close contests and high-scoring affairs.
In the North West Counties League Premier Division, notable results included Charnock Richard’s 2-0 victory over Abbey Hey and Barnoldswick Town’s 4-2 win against Litherland REMYCA. Prestwich Heys secured a narrow 2-0 win against Chadderton, while Droylsden edged Irlam 1-0. Atherton LR fell 0-2 to FC Isle of Man, and Glossop North End recorded a 3-0 success at AFC Liverpool. Longridge Town overcame Burscough 3-2, and Ramsbottom United were defeated 0-5 by Burscough. Nelson won 3-0 against Trafford, and Stockport Georgians posted a sizable 10-goal tally in a 13-0 victory over Chadderton. Uttoxeter Town and Stone Old Alleynians each scored 11 goals in a high-scoring draw, while Tividale matched that output in their 13-0 win.
Meanwhile, the North East Counties League Premier Division saw several teams producing prolific scoring. FC Isle of Man secured a narrow 15-12 win over Charnock Richard in one of the more high-scoring matches. Blidworth Colliery scored 16 goals in their outing, with Preswich Heys registering 11. Other notable performances included AFC Liverpool and Abbey Hey each accumulating 13 goals, while a cluster of teams such as Belper United, Ramsbottom United, South Liverpool, Buxton Villa, Longridge Town, and Litherland REMYCA contributed between 11 and 13 goals each. FC St Helens reached 11 goals in their match as well.
The weekend’s fixtures highlighted strong offensive displays across both leagues, with multiple matches featuring double-digit goal totals. These results demonstrate the offensive capabilities and competitive nature prevalent across the non-league football structure in these regions, as teams continue to vie for top positions.
