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ESPFA MATCHWEEK REVIEW - #MatchweekTen

Another action-packed week of fixtures are in the book and we have our first Division winner emerge as Chesham United made it nine wins out of nine to clinch the Southern Division. Thursday 6th April - #MatchweekTen Northern Division In the Northern Division, Runcorn Linnets secured their place at the top of the table with a convincing 1-4 win over Brighouse Town and are now just two wins away from being crowned as Division Winners, presuming Ossett United don’t drop any poin

Apr 26

ESPFA MATCHWEEK REVIEW - #MatchweekEight

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

Apr 19

ESPFA MATCHWEEK REVIEW - #MatchweekSeven Thursday fixtures

The first week of fixtures since the return of football has concluded and what an exciting week it was, with 14 games played and over 50 goals scored. We are delighted to see the students get back on the football pitch and play the game they love. NORTHERN DIVISION In the Northern Division, Skelmersdale United moved to top spot in the division after a convincing 0-6 win away to Witton Albion. Skelmersdale United have now won three out of their four games and drew the other, m

Dec 22, 2020

ESPFA MATCHWEEK REVIEW - #MatchweekSix

With the blustery December weather picking up, only five games went ahead in the final week of fixtures before the Christmas break, but there was by no means a shortage of excitement over #MatchweekSix. NORTHERN DIVISION In the ‘Key Matchup’ this week, Brighouse Town travelled to Mossley in the only Northern Division fixture that survived the weather. Mossley went into the game as one of only two unbeaten teams in the Northern Division whereas Brighouse had managed their firs

Dec 15, 2020

ESPFA MATCHWEEK REVIEW - #MatchweekFive

With the ESPFA season back up and running and teams getting back into the swing of things, #MatchweekFive provided us with eight brilliant games. With top of the table clashes, local derby’s and some teams still looking for their first points of the season, we review all of the games from an entertaining #MatchweekFive. NORTHERN DIVISION Runcorn Linnets were coming off the back of an impressive 0-9 win over Witton Albion, so their spirits would’ve been high as they welcomed M

Dec 8, 2020

ESPFA MATCHWEEK REVIEW - #MatchweekFour

After an impromptu, four-week long break, the ESPFA 2020/21 season was back underway! There were 16 teams in action this week that saw an action-packed fixture list this week for #MatchweekFour. NORTHERN DIVISION There was no game this week for the league leaders Ossett United and the game between Mossley and Radcliffe was postponed, which presented Runcorn Linnets with a brilliant opportunity to go top of the table. With a 9-0 win over Witton Albion, it’s fair to say they de

Oct 20, 2020

ESPFA MATCHWEEK REVIEW - #MatchweekOne

After six long months, the wait is finally over and the ESPFA 2020/21 season kicked off in style with eight games from up and down the country, including three local derbies and a seven-goal thriller in the Southern Division. NORTHERN DIVISION In the Northern Division, Runcorn welcomed Witton Albion for their first game of the campaign and the home side managed to start the season with a 2-1 win, thanks to two first half goals from Harvey Wood and Jacob Kenny. Marcus Robinson

Mar 10, 2020

JOMA DIVISION PLAYER OF THE MONTH – JANUARY/ FEBRUARY

Congratulations to Carlton Town student Jack Cockram who has been named the JOMA ‘Player of the Month!’ for Januray/February. Read all about what Jack and the other nominees have achieved over the past two months. Well done to Jack Cockram (Carlton Town), Oliver McDonough (Witton Albion FC), Taylor Draper (Stafford Rangers Football Club) and Sam Boyall (Belper Town FC) who were nominated for January/February ‘Player of the Month!’ Jack Cockram – Defender – Carlton Town The Ca

Mar 10, 2020

SPORTS TRAIDER PLAYER OF THE MONTH – JANUARY/FEBRUARY

Congratulations to Runcorn Linnets student Jamie Hooper who has been named the Sports Traider ‘Player of the Month!’ for Januray/February. Read all about what Jamie and the other nominees have achieved over the past two months. Well done to Elliot Denison (Brighouse Town Football Club), Jamie Hooper (Runcorn Linnets Football Club), Josh Satchwell (Mickleover Sports FC) and Amir Hajri (Widnes Football Club) for being nominated for January/February ‘Player of the Month!’ Elliot

Feb 17, 2020

MATCHWEEK EIGHTEEN - REVIEW

During #MatchweekEighteen, the final NPLFA Cup quarter final was played and the stage for the semi-finals is now set. Also, two JOMA Division games went ahead which have resulted in a shake up in the league table. In the NPLFA Cup quarter final, Mickelover Sports (Red) hosted Sports Traider Division rivals, Runcorn Linnets. After Mickleover won both home and away league games against Runcorn, they completed the clean sweep of victories, winning 3-0 on this occasion. Goals fro

Feb 10, 2020

MATCHWEEK SEVENTEEN - REVIEW

#MatchweekSeventeen of the NPLFA brought us an exciting round of fixtures, with 12 teams in action across both divisions. In the JOMA Division, Mickleover Sports continued their fine form and got the win over Stafford Rangers to extend their lead at the top of the table to eight points. Mickleover beat the hosts 1-7 with Talyor Smith and Jack Thatcher both scoring hat tricks to notch their seventh win of the campaign. Despite an impressive win last week that moved them up to

Feb 3, 2020

MATCHWEEK SIXTEEN - REVIEW

#MatchweekSixteen in the NPLFA season is upon us and with it comes the return of the NPLFA Cup as well as two league fixtures. Mickleover Sports (Red) faced Carlton Town in their rearranged NPLFA Cup quarter final. In a brilliantly contested game, Mickleover Sports were the victors and advance to the semi-finals of the cup after a 2-1 victory. It was the visitors who drew first blood after Peter Grice converted a brilliant cross at the near post to give Carlton the lead but J

Jan 28, 2020

MATCHWEEK FIFTEEN - REVIEW

The fixtures keep coming thick and fast in 2020 as teams are getting back into the swing of things in the NPLFA. Six games went ahead in #MatchweekFifteen and the exciting and drama lived up to expectation. In the JOMA Division, A hat trick from Mbemba Juwara helped Leek Town thrash Witton Albion 6-0. This cements Leek in fifth spot in the table, level on points with Radcliffe in fourth who are ahead on goal difference. The result also comes after Witton recently handed leagu

Jan 28, 2020

MATCHWEEK FOURTEEN - REVIEW

What a week of fixtures that was! Eight teams were in action on Wednesday in #MatchweekFourteen and it was filled with drama. In the Joma Division, Witton Albion ended Mickleover Sports (Red) unbeaten run after beating them 5-3 thanks to a hat trick from Oliver McDonough. The win for Witton moves them up to sixth in the table after notching their second victory of the season. Despite tasting defeat for the first time this season, Mickleover remain three points clear at the to

Jan 14, 2020

MATCHWEEK THIRTEEN - REVIEW

The first round of NPLFA fixtures for 2020 are in the books and they did not disappoint! Five games were played on Wednesday, including two NPLFA Cup quarter finals, a round of 16 cup tie and also two Sports Traider Division fixtures. Belper Town (Black) hosted Leek Town in the first of the two cup quarter finals. Neither team could be separated and at full time the score was 1-1. This resulted in a penalty shootout that Leek Town came away from victorious, eventually winning

Dec 23, 2019

MATCHWEEK TWELVE – REVIEW

In the final matchweek of the 2019, there was some brilliant performances and late goal drama throughout the NPLFA. In the only fixture to go ahead in the JOMA Division, Stafford Rangers beat Carlton 2-1, thanks to a last-minute screamer from Ethan Stubbs. After a dip in form, Stafford Rangers have got back to winning ways the past few weeks and currently sit in second place in the JOMA Division table while Carlton remain in fifth. In the Sports Traider Division, only Brighou

Dec 16, 2019

MATCHWEEK ELEVEN - REVIEW

Due to the awful weather seen up and down the country last week resulting in water logged pitches, only two fixtures went ahead in #MatchweekEleven of the NPLFA season. In the Joma Division, Stafford Rangers drew 2-2 with Witton Albion. The result meant Stafford remain in fourth, level on points with Belper Town and Radcliffe ahead of them and a point for Witton sees them remain in seventh. The other fixture to go ahead was in the Sports Traider Division where Widnes faced Sk

Dec 9, 2019

MATCHWEEK TEN - REVIEW

An action packed #MatchweekTen in the NPLFA saw 7 games played in a week full of goals, drama and local derbies. Only Leek Town v Carlton Town in the JOMA Division was postponed so we were in for a treat. In the JOMA Division, Mickleover Sports remain unbeaten at the top of the table after a dominant 9-0 victory over Stafford Rangers in which Jack Thatcher scored an impressive six goals. Radcliffe remain in second on 10 points, after a 1-1 draw at home to Mossley. Belper Town

Dec 2, 2019

MATCHWEEK NINE - REVIEW

Unfortunately, in a week of wicked weather, only two games went ahead in #MatchweekNine of the NPLFA season. In the JOMA Division, the only game that survived the down pours was Stafford Rangers v Radcliffe. The away side took all three points after 2-4 victory which sees them leap frog above Stafford in the table, and move them up to second behind Mickleover Sports. The lone game in the Sports Traider Division was Mickleover Sports v Runcorn Linnets and the home side continu

Nov 25, 2019

MATCHWEEK 8 - REVIEW

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

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ESPFA MATCHWEEK REVIEW - #MatchweekTen

ESPFA MATCHWEEK REVIEW - #MatchweekEight

ESPFA MATCHWEEK REVIEW - #MatchweekSeven Thursday fixtures

ESPFA MATCHWEEK REVIEW - #MatchweekSix

ESPFA MATCHWEEK REVIEW - #MatchweekFive

ESPFA MATCHWEEK REVIEW - #MatchweekFour

ESPFA MATCHWEEK REVIEW - #MatchweekOne

JOMA DIVISION PLAYER OF THE MONTH – JANUARY/ FEBRUARY

SPORTS TRAIDER PLAYER OF THE MONTH – JANUARY/FEBRUARY

MATCHWEEK EIGHTEEN - REVIEW

MATCHWEEK SEVENTEEN - REVIEW

MATCHWEEK SIXTEEN - REVIEW

MATCHWEEK FIFTEEN - REVIEW

MATCHWEEK FOURTEEN - REVIEW

MATCHWEEK THIRTEEN - REVIEW

MATCHWEEK TWELVE – REVIEW

MATCHWEEK ELEVEN - REVIEW

MATCHWEEK TEN - REVIEW

MATCHWEEK NINE - REVIEW

MATCHWEEK 8 - REVIEW

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