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As storm Eunice battered the country, just two games survived the downpours in #MatchweekSixteen. North Division In the North Division, two sides jostling for position towards the top end of the table went head-to-head as Skelmersdale United welcomed Ossett United. The hosts had been in good form and were looking at cementing themselves in second place after winning four of their last six games. Ossett United on the other hand have faced a tough run of fixtures and haven’t pi

In a huge week for deciding the North Division title, Runcorn Linnets extended their winning start to six game and are sitting pretty in first place with a five-point lead. In the South Division, Kidlington keep up the pressure on Rushall Olympic (Amber). We review all the action from #MatchweekEight. North Division In the North Division, Ossett United are enjoying an excellent run of form and carded their third win from three games. The #ESPFAWestYorkshire side beat Belper T

Another set of fixtures is upon us and even though the temperature is getting colder, the regional divisions are only hotting up! We preview all six of the fixtures in #MatchweekEight Key Matchup Kidlington v Chesham United The South Division brings up the ‘Key Matchup’ for this week as Chesham United travel to Kidlington. Kidlington have been knocking on the door all season and remain in second place behind Rushall Olympic (Black). They are level on points with the #ESPFAWes

We have finally reached the last Matchweek of the season after what has been an extraordinary campaign to say the least. Going from the stop-start nature of this season, filled with disruptions to finally finishing the campaign and being able to crown three division winners before moving onto the National Championship shows how much hard work has gone into the completion of the season and we would like to thank everyone involved. Key Matchup Mickleover (Red) v Rushall Olympic

With eight games scheduled for Thursday, there is a lot at stake in all three divisions this week. Ossett United can put the pressure on Runcorn Linnets at the top of the Northern Division with a win, Mickleover (Red) can set up a final-day title decider against Stafford Rangers if they avoid defeat in the Midlands Division and Chesham United can clinch the Southern Division with a point. Key Matchup Swindon Supermarine v Chesham United This week’s Key Matchup comes from the

Another week of fixtures are in the bag and with two different game days, 15 games and nearly 90 goals across the week, it was an entertaining one to say the least! Here we review all of the action from #MatchweekEight. Monday 19th April NORTHERN DIVISION The action in the Northern Division kicked off with Mossley facing Ossett for the second time in a week. This time Mossley were the home side but couldn’t make their home advantage count as Ossett took the points again with

We are just halfway through #MatchweekEight and if tomorrows games are half as exciting as Monday’s, then we are in for a treat! In the Southern Division, we see a heavy-weight clash between first place Chesham United and second place Yate Town. In the Northern Division, first place Runcorn Linnets face third place Radcliffe and in the Midlands Division second place Mickleover (Red) meet third place Rushall Olympic (Amber) Key Matchup Yate Town v Chesham United The Key Matchu

After a brilliant double game week of fixtures last week with some excellent goals and a superb quality of football all around, the fixtures keep on coming thick and fast. It’s time to preview #MatchweekEight which features some mouth-watering ties. MONDAY 19TH APRIL Key Matchup Radcliffe v Skelmersdale United #MatchweekEight’s key matchup comes from the Northern Division where leaders Skelmersdale United make the short trip across Lancashire to face Radcliffe. The sides go i

Take a look back through all of our Matchweek Reviews to recap the season so far... #MatchweekOne - 11th September 2019 #MatchweekTwo - 25th September 2019 #MatchweekThree - 2nd October 2019 #MatchweekFour - 9th October 2019 #MatchweekFive - 16th October 2019 #MatchweekSix - 23rd October 2019 NPLFA Cup Round of 16 - 6th November 2019 #MatchweekSeven - 13th November 2019 #MatchweekEight - 20th November 2019 #MatchweekNine - 27th November 2019 #MatchweekTen - 4th December 2019

Congratulations to Skelmersdale United student, Jordan Dainty who has been named Sports Traider Division Player of the month for November and December with over 41% of the vote. Having been selected in ‘Team of the Week’ in #MatchweekEleven and #MatchweekEight, Dainty has performed brilliantly over the past two months. The smooth playmaker in the middle of the park for Skem dictates the tempo of games with his great touch and passing and has lead his side up to second in the

In an exciting week in the NPL Football Academy season, we saw last minute winners, tremendous comebacks and some brilliant individual goals. We bring to you the #MatchweekEight review. In the JOMA Division, Mickleover Sports convincingly beat Mossley 7-1 to extend their lead at the top of the table to four points. Jack Thatcher was in the goals again as he scored a brace, as did Taylor Smith. Sports sit in first place on 13 points and are the only team in the JOMA Division y