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Two games from the North Cup group took place last week with a surprise result coming from the Carlton Town v Runcorn Linnets game. We review all the action from #MatchweekTwentySix. Key Matchup Skelmersdale United v Ossett United In the North Cup group, Skelmersdale United hosted Ossett United in what was the hosts final game of the campaign. After trailing in the first-half, Skelmersdale United scored an 88th minute winner to keep up their hopes of finishing in the top four

Just the one game schedule during #MatchweekTwentyFive where Chesham United played their final South Division fixture when they welcomed Frome Town. Key Matchup Chesham United v Frome Town In the only fixture scheduled for #MatchweekTwentyFive, Frome Town travelled over to Chesham United for a South Division clash. With the hosts playing their final divisional fixture they would’ve been hoping to finish the campaign with a win whereas Frome Town still have one fixture left af

In the last set of fixtures before the Easter break, three huge games took place in the cup competition that could decide the fate of some teams hoping to make it through to the quarter-finals. Key Matchup Mickleover v Ossett United The North Cup hosted the ‘Key Matchup’ this week which saw two teams pushing to finish in the top four go head-to-head. It was a Lennon Higgins double for Mickleover that saw them take away all three points and almost guarantee them a top four fin

In a huge week in the ESPFA we saw eight games played across two days including the final game of the North Division. We review all the action from an entertaining #MatchweekTwentyThree. Key Matchup Runcorn Linnets v Belper Town – 31st March 2022 The North Cup hosted the ‘Key Matchup’ this week when Belper Town made the tough journey to the North Division Champions. Runcorn Linnets completed their divisional campaign on Tuesday with a 0-4 win over Brighouse Town to finish wit

#MatchweekTwentyOne saw some teams playing their final games before the cup competition starts to take precedent and with how close the divisions are, every point counts! We review all the action from an enthralling #MatchweekTwentyTwo. North Division In the North Division, second place Skelmersdale United hosted third place Brighouse Town in both the team’s final game in the division. The sides ending up sharing the points to wrap up their campaign with a 1-1 draw. Calving H

In a huge week in the South Division title race, Rushall Olympic (Amber) have one hand on the trophy after completing all their division fixtures, and in the North Cup, Witton Albion continue their impressive run. South Division The South Division played host to the ‘Key Matchup’ this week that saw Rushall Olympic (Amber) close out their South Division season against Yate Town. The home side were sitting at the top of the division before the game with only Kidlington in secon

In another exciting week in the ESPFA, five games took place across the North Division and both sides of the cup draw. We review all the action from #MatchweekNineteen. North Division In the ‘Key Matchup’ this week we saw third place Brighouse Town make the journey from West Yorkshire to Derbyshire where they faced Mickleover. With the season coming to a close and the mid-table teams in the North Division still heavily congested, three points would be handy for both sides who

After a huge week in the ESPFA where Runcorn Linnets were crowned as the North Division champions, we review all the action from #MatchweekSixteen. North Division It was the #ESPFAWestYorkshire derby that played host to the ‘Key Matchup’ of the week as Ossett United made the short journey over to Brighouse Town. Having started the season on fire, winning their first four games, Brighouse Town’s form has cooled off as of late. Ossett United have also experienced some difficult

The ESPFA enjoyed fixtures from both the South Division and the North Cup in #MatchweekFifteen, with ten teams in action overall. South Division In the ‘Key Matchup’ of the week we saw Frome Town travel to Rushall Olympic (Amber) for what was a must-win game for the hosts. After dropping five points in their previous four, Rushall Olympic (Amber) desperately needed to take home all three points if they wanted to stay in the hunt for the South Division title and remain at the

We were treated to a full fixture list with 12 teams in action during #MatchweekFourteen. The action continued with two teams in the North Division picking up their first win of the season and the title race in the South Division has been blown wide open. North Division The North Division hosted the ‘Key Matchup’ of the week with 2nd place Skelmersdale United travelling to 3rd place Brighouse Town. Both these sides have been playing catchup to Runcorn Linnets at the top of th

Ten teams were in action in #MatchweekThirteen where we saw Runcorn Linnets take another step towards the North Division crown, whereas Rushall Olympic (Amber) and Kidlington still lead the way in the South Division. NORTH DIVISION Runcorn Linnets edged closer to the North Division title after a professional 3-0 win against Brighouse Town. Two first-half goals from Layton Lee and Jamie Whittaker put the home side in a comfortable position before Lucas Wilson sealed the game o

In the first Matchweek of 2022 we saw a jam-packed fixture list with games from the North Division, South Division, and action from the ESPFA Cup. We review all the action from #MatchweekTwelve. NORTH DIVISION In the North Division, Skelmersdale United moved up to second after a 0-2 win against Ossett United. Two second-half goals from Dominic Evans and Adam Donohue sealed the win which moved them above Brighouse Town in the standings. Ossett United on the other hand remain i

Just two games survived the downpours this week after storm Barra battered the UK. Regardless of this there was still the usual high-quality football on display in #MatchweekTen, with two local derbies’ providing the action. NORTH DIVISION Runcorn Linnets travelled to Skelmersdale United in the ‘Key Matchup’ for #MatchweekTen and extended their winning run to seven games after a convincing win. The #ESPFACheshire side scored four second-half goals to seal a 6-1 win that exten

Eight teams were in action in #MatchweekNine and we saw Kidlington move to the top spot in the South Division. We review all of the action from another exciting week in the ESPFA. NORTH DIVISION The ‘Key Matchup’ of the week saw Witton Albion travel to Belper Town. Both sides went into this fixture seeking their first win of the season but were made to wait another week after the points were split in a 1-1 draw. Belper Town started the game the brightest and took the lead aft

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

This week we saw the first cup game of the new season and four divisional games as well. Ossett United won their second game in a row and Belper Town picked up their first point of the campaign in the North Division and in the South Division Yate Town remain unbeaten since the first game of the season. North Cup The ESPFA Cup kicked off this week as Witton Albion hosted Runcorn Linnets. The two #ESPFACheshire sides met for the first time this year, with Runcorn Linnets taking

After six games and twelve teams in action, we review all the action from #MatchweekSix as Ossett United won their first game of the campaign in the North Division, and Kidlington keep pace with Rushall Olympic (Amber) in the South Division. North Division In the North Division, Skelmersdale United Picked up their third win of the season and are now unbeaten in three games after a 5-2 victory over Belper. Dominic Evans netted a first half hattrick as his side went into the br

Another brilliant week in the ESPFA saw new leaders in the North Division and Rushall Olympic (Black) pick up their first win of the season to climb up the South Division. North Division In the North Division, Runcorn Linnets got back to the top of the table with a convincing 7-1 victory over Ossett United. It was the visitors that took the lead through Jack Hepworth, who turned home a corner that Runcorn failed to clear. Going behind seemed to be the shock that the home side

In a week where we saw Brighouse Town move to the top of the North Division and three teams are now level on seven points at the top of the South Division, we review all the fixtures from #MatchweekFour. In the ‘Key Matchup’ of the week, Brighouse Town welcomed Witton Albion in search of their fourth win from as many games. A point would be enough to send them to the top of the table with Runcorn Linnets not playing this week whereas Witton are yet to win this season. In Foot

The fixtures are coming thick and fast now and with every team having played at least one game so far, the 2021/22 ESPFA season is well and truly under way! The North Division played host to the ‘Key Matchup’ this week where two North West teams in Runcorn Linnets and Skelmersdale United met at Millbank Stadium. The hosts were flying high at the top if the league with two wins from two whereas Skelmersdale United had only played one game so far but came away from that match w