John Murphy’s hat-trick propelled Prescot Cables to a 4-1 victory over Vauxhall Motors in their recent fixture. The match, held on August 29, 2026, saw Murphy come off the bench to make a decisive impact.

The scoring began early in the game when James Foley opened the account after nine minutes, capitalizing on a defensive error by Vauxhall Motors that left the ball loose in their penalty area. Prescot Cables then extended their lead shortly before halftime as Murphy expertly finished at the near post in the 38th minute.

Vauxhall Motors responded quickly after the break. St Milne reduced the deficit with a deft chip over Prescot’s goalkeeper Tony Thompson, bringing the scoreline to 2-1. Despite this brief resurgence, Prescot Cables regained control of the match midway through the second half. In the 67th minute, Murphy scored his second goal by heading home from a corner delivery.

Murphy completed his hat-trick with just over 15 minutes remaining, converting a remarkable overhead kick to seal the game for Prescot Cables. His three-goal contribution after entering as a substitute underscored his pivotal role in securing the win and advancing his team further in the competition.