4th May - The club is deeply saddened to announce the death of the club secretary Don Hand. Don died peacefully in hospital following a short illness. He leaves his wife Sandra, son Paul, daughter Debbie and granddaughters Jade, Danielle and Abbi. The funeral is at Southport Crematorium on Friday 8th May at 1pm. |
| 3rd May - The first team ended the season with a fine 6-2 win at Cumbrian side Crooklands Casuals. The goals came from a hatrick for Richard Burns, two for Ben Goodson and one from John Ascroft. The reserves lost their final match 2-0 at Lytham. For further details click on LEAGUE above. |
| 26th April - The 2008/09 season has finally drawn to an end at Station Road as the reserves lost a tight match by the odd goal in three against Championship chasing Haslingden St Mary's. Both the first and reserve teams complete their final fixtures away from home next Saturday with the first team travelling to Cumbria to play Crooklands Casuals and the reserves are at Lytham Town with both matches kicking off at 3pm. For further details click on LEAGUE above. |
| 22nd April - The first teams relegation fears were finally put to bed as they drew 1-1 at home to Norcross & Warbreck. The match ended controversially, after Jordan Smethurst had put them in front after just 15 minutes, when in the 5th minute of injury time the referee adjudged Gavin Bates of stepping over the 18 yard box when collecting a long ball and from the resultant free kick the visitors equalised. Nevertheless with Wyre Villa completing their fixtures with a defeat at Croston the first team are guaranteed first division football for another season. They complete this season's fixtures with a trip to Cumbria a week on Saturday to play Crooklands Casuals. Meanwhile the reserves defeated Stoneclough 2-1 the night before and they entertain Haslingden St Marys on Saturday at Station Road which kicks off at 3pm. For further details click on LEAGUE above. |
| 19th April - The first team's relegation fears were eased as they overcame a stubborn Millom side at a sunny Station Road. The visitors had the better of a goalless first half with keeper Gavin Bates pulling off a couple of fantastic saves. However 3 minutes into the second half Jordan Smethurst opened the scoring and when Richard Burns headed them further in front 10 minutes later the game looked over. Millom had other ideas and pulled one back 15 minutes from the end and despite a few nervy moments the first team held on to claim three valuable points. They play their last home fixture on Tuesday evening against Norcross & Warbreck which kicks off at 6.30pm and a win will guarantee safety and then complete their fixtures with a trip to Crooklands Casuals on Saturday 2nd May. Meanwhile the reserves entertain Stoneclough tomorrow evening with a 6.30pm kick off and then they complete their home fixtures with the visit of Haslingden St Marys next Saturday which kicks off at 3pm before finishing their fixtures with a trip to Lytham on Saturday week. For further details click on LEAGUE above. |
| 14th April - The first teams relegation fears were not eased as they drew 1-1 at home to Keighley based side Crosshills in front of a large crowd on a sunny Easter Monday afternoon at Station Road. Jordan Smethurst opened the scoring after 20 minutes but the visitors equalised on the half hour to share the points. Next up for the first team is the visit of Millom on Saturday which kicks off a 3pm and then Norcross & Warbreck on Tuesday evening which kicks off at 6.30pm whilst the reserves entertain Stoneclough on Monday evening with a 6.30pm kick off. For further details click on LEAGUE above. |
| 12th April - The first team lost by the only goal of the game at Wyre Villa in a poor game which had 0-0 written all over it until late in the game with the home side scoring in the 82nd minute. This defeat means they are still threatened with relegation and face a classic ‘6 pointer' at home to Keighley based side Crosshills on Easter Monday which kicks off at 3pm. Meanwhile the reserves picked up a welcome rare victory as they demolished Crosshills 5-1 at Station Road following their 4-0 home defeat at the hands of Fleetwood Hesketh the previous Monday. For further details click on LEAGUE above. |
| 5th April - The first team's recent good form continued as they faced leaders Lostock St Gerards at Station Road. On a bright but very windy spring afternoon the first team took advantage of the conditions in the first half and were rewarded after 20 minutes when a long clearance caused havoc in the visitors defence and Richard Burns reacted the quickest to score the opening goal on 20 minutes. After the break Lostock St Gerards took no time in equalising but despite having the elements in their favour they caused few problems as the first team stood firm to earn another point. This coming weekend the first team are at Wyre Villa on Saturday with a 3pm kick off and then they entertain Crosshills from Keighley on Easter Monday which also kicks off at 3pm. Meanwhile the reserves who had no fixture yesterday entertain league leaders and near neighbours Fleetwood Hesketh at Station Road tomorrow evening with a 6.15pm kick off and next Saturday Crosshills are the visitors with a 3pm kick off. For further details click on LEAGUE above. |
29th March - The first team recorded their biggest home win of the season with a fine 4-1 victory over Crooklands Casuals from Cumbria. All the goals were scored in the first half with Richard Burns grabbing a couple and Richard Hill putting them 3-0 up after 20 minutes. The shell shocked visitors pulled one back before Ben Goodson added the fourth before the interval. This result moves them further away from the relegation zone and next week they entertain league leaders Lostock St Gerards at Station Road which kicks off at 3pm. Meanwhile the reserves suffered another heavy defeat as they went down 5-1 at Burnley United. They have no match next Saturday but they host near neighbours and current leaders Fleetwood Hesketh the following Monday evening which kicks off at 6.15pm. For further details click on LEAGUE above. |
22nd March - The first team moved a step closer to safety with victory which moved them up a place in the table as they narrowly overcame Milnthorpe Corinthians at Station Road. The only goal of the game came 10 minutes into the second half when young centre half Shaun Royle took the ball out of defence on a powerful run before unleashing an unstoppable drive into the top corner of the net. The reserves travelled in the opposite direction and they lost by the only goal of the game at Milnthorpe. This coming Saturday the first team entertain Cumbrian side Crooklands Casuals whilst the reserves travel to Burnley United with both games kicking off at 3pm. For further details click on LEAGUE above |
15th March - The first team entertained league leaders Tempest United at a very windy Station Road and were unfortunate not to get anything from a close game. With the wind at their backs the visitors began strongly and were eventually rewarded after 20 minutes when they took the lead. However it wasn't all one way traffic and a terrific volley by Ben Goodson on the half hour put the first team level at the interval. The second half was a scrappy affair and it was looking likely that no more goals would be added but as often happens when a team is at the top of the table that little bit of extra luck grinds out a result and Tempest duly took that chance late in the game to take all three points. The reserves returned to action after a 3 week lay off and they were well beaten 5-0 at Bolton County. This coming weekend the 1st team entertain Milnthorpe Corinthians whilst the reserves travel in the opposite direction with both games kicking off at 3pm. For further details click on LEAGUE above. |
8th March - The first team gained their first victory since last November as their mini revival continued with a 2-1 win over near neighbours Croston Sports at Station Road. Unbeaten now in four league games they have moved up a spot in the table thanks to this victory. Richard Burns opened the scoring on the half hour with a speculative shot from just inside the box which slipped under the keeper's body to give them the half time lead. Shaun Royle added a second five minutes after the break after bursting forward from his centre back's position and this time Croston's keeper had no chance with an unstoppable strike from 15 yards. The visitors hit back and were duly rewarded 15 minutes from the end to give the match a nervous ending for the first team but they hung on to claim the points. Next week its league leaders Tempest United who will travel to Station Road whilst the reserves will return to action with a trip to Bolton County, both games kicking off at 3pm. For further details click on LEAGUE above. |
1st March - The first team played their first home match for over 3 months as they entertained Wyre Villa at Station Road looking for a victory to move them away from the bottom three. Dominating most of the first half and missing several chances which eventually proved costly they only had a superb left foot 20 yard strike from Craig Bamber after 15 minutes to show at the interval. The visitors consequently hit back in the second half to equalise after 65 minutes and at this point look the more likely winners but the first team hit back and should have taken all three points but for a glaring miss and a superb save by the Villa keeper late in the game. The reserves were without a fixture and they also have a blank weekend coming up as the first team entertain close rivals Croston Sports Club at Station Road kicking off at 3pm. For further details click in LEAGUE above. |
22nd February - The first team gathered another vital point from a 1-1 draw away to Norcross & Warbreck. After a goalless first half the home side took the lead after 65 minutes but substitute Richard Burns equalised 10 minutes later. The reserves put in a much improved display as they also drew sharing six goals against Burnley United at Station Road. This coming Saturday the first team entertain Wyre Villa at Station Road which kicks off at 3pm whilst the reserves have no fixture. For further details click on LEAGUE above.
This coming Wednesday evening at 7pm the first and reserve team players will be trying out the brand new all weather floodlit pitch adjacent to the ground which will be open to the general public week commencing Monday 2nd March. For booking details click on to www.3gallweather.co.uk or call Freephone 0800 612 6472. |
15th February - The first team returned from their long trip against fellow strugglers with a point in their 2-2 draw. After dominating the first half they only went in at the interval all square thanks to a goal from Livesey The home side then went in front before Tony Sergaent rescued a point with a rare goal ten minutes from the end. However all three points should have been secured but Ben Goodson saw his late penalty hit the post. The reserves fixture at Station Road was postponed. Next week the first team travel to the Fylde as they face Norcross & Warbreck whilst the reserves entertain Burnley United. Both games kick off at 3pm. For further details click on LEAGUE above. |
| 8th February - The first team fixture at Crooklands Casuals in Cumbria was postponed due to a frost bound pitch. However the reserves entertained Todmorden Borough at Station Road and were well beaten by five goals to nil. Next Saturday the first team travel to Barrow to play Furness Rovers in a vital bottom of the table clash whilst the reserves play Haslingden St Marys at Station Road with both matches kicking off at 3pm. For further details click on LEAGUE above. |
| 1st February - With the Station Road pitch still not fit the first team fixture at home to Crosshills from Keighley had to be postponed. The reserves travelled to Farnworth near Bolton to play Stoneclough and lost by the odd goal in three. Next week the first team travel to Cumbria to play Crooklands Casuals whilst the reserves entertain Todmorden Borough at Station Road with both games now reverting back to 3pm kick offs. For further details click on LEAGUE above |
| 25th January - The first team returned to action with a trip to the Lancaster/Morecambe area to play 3rd place Trimpell/Slyne. Despite creating many chances and hitting the woodwork a couple of times they found themselves 2-0 down at the interval. When the home side added a 3rd just after the break a heavy defeat looked to be on the cards, however goals from Smethurst and substitute Livesey goat the first team bak into the match and Livesey could have scored an equaliser late in the game but his effort once again hit the woodwork. The reserves fixture at Station Road was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch. This coming Saturday the first team are at home to Crosshills whilst the reserves travel to Stoneclough with both matches kicking off at 2pm. |
18th January - Heavy overnight rain caused the first team's fixture at home to Milnthorpe Corinthians to be postponed due to a waterlogged Station Road. The reserves however returned to action after a break of almost 2 months as their game at Wyre Villa was given the go ahead. However on a heavy pitch they lost 3-1 and remain at the wrong end of the table. Next week the first team travel to the Lancaster/Morecambe area to play Trimpell/Slyne whilst the reserves entertain Crosshills from Keighley with both games kicking off at 2pm. For further details click on LEAGUE above. |
| 11th January - The first team's fixture at Wyre Villa was postponed due to the heavy overnight frost along with all the leagues fixtures bar one. Next week they hope to return to action as they entertain Milnthorpe Corinthians at Station Road whilst the reserves travel to Wyre Villa with both games kicking off at 2pm. For further details click on LEAGUE above. |
4th January - The first and reserve team's start to 2009 was thwarted by the recent weather and both of their scheduled fixtures were postponed due to frozen pitches. The first team will hope to return to action next Saturday with a trip to Wyre Villa but the reserves will have to wait another week as they have no fixture. For further details click on LEAGUE above. |
| 21st December - The first team completed their last fixture of 2008 with a well earned point at leaders Lostock St Gerards. On a sodden pitch the home side surged forward in the early stages, however after 20 minutes a well hit free kick from skipper Steve Greenwood struck a post and Richard Burns reacted the quickest to fire in the rebound. The home side struggled to find a way through a solid defence and when they did they found keeper Paul Green in great form. The equaliser came mid way through the second half however and Lostock St Gerards began looking for the winner but not for the first time they couldn't get past a well marshalled defence and keeper Green and in fact twice on the break the first team could have snatched an unlikely winner but in the end the points were shared. The reserves match at home was postponed due to a waterlogged Station Road. Both teams return to action in 2009 with the first team at home to Norcross & Warbreck and the reserves travel to Burnley United with both games kicking off at 2pm. For further details click on LEAGUE above. |
| 14th December - It was a blank day all round with the both the first and reserve team fixtures falling victim of the recent bad weather. Hopefully next week they can both return to action with the first team travelling the relatively short journey to leaders Lostock St Gerards and the reserves entertaining Soneclough at Station Road with both games kicking off at 2pm. For further details please click on LEAGUE above. |
7th December - Following last weeks fine win in Yorkshire the first team were confident that they could continue this form as they travelled to Cumbria to play Barrow's Hawcoat Park. Unfortunately the home side had different ideas and eventually ran out 5-1 winners on a pitch that was in excellent condition considering the heavy rain and snow earlier in the week. Despite having most of the play the first team found themselves a goal down at the interval to a penalty. Within 5 minutes of the restart they were 3 down and although Richard Burns pulled one back with 20 minutes left the Barrow side quickly went down the other end to add another two to win the game comfortably in the end. The reserves match at Station Road didn't survive the recent bad weather and they will be hoping to get back into action next weekend with a trip to Lytham whilst the first team will look to quickly get back to winning ways when they entertain Millom at Station Road with both games kicking off at 2pm. For further details click on ‘LEAGUE' above. |
30th November - The first team travelled to a fog bound Keighley in North Yorkshire to face fellow strugglers Crosshills and came away with the much needed 3 points with a well deserved 4-1 win. On a heavy surface the home team opened the scoring when a defensive mix up allowed the centre forward to score. John Ascroft hit back after 20 minutes and then headed home a Jordan Smethurst cross straight after the interval. Craig Bamber then scored a third on the hour before John Ascroft put the game beyond doubt to complete his hatrick. The reserves home fixture was postponed due to a waterlogged Station Road pitch. The first team are on their travels again next week with a trip to Cumbria to face Hawcoat Park whilst the reserves entertain Haslingden St Marys with both games kicking off at 2pm. For further details please click on ‘LEAGUE' above |
23rd November - A reasonable crowd on a bitterly cold day witnessed a tight local derby at Station Road as near neighbours Fleetwood Hesketh won by the only goal of the game scored after 20 minutes. The reserves put in another good performance as they held 3rd place Whinney Hill to a 2-2 draw in Accrington. This coming weekend the first team travel to Keighley as they play Crosshills whilst the reserves entertain Burnlay United at Station Road with both matches kicking off at 2pm. For further details click on LEAGUE above. |
| 16th November - The first teams mini revival came to an abrupt end as they were well beaten 6-0 at Milnthorpe Corinthians. Conceding a second goal on the stroke of half time was probably the point of no return as a further four goals were leaked in a disjointed second half performance. The reserves fixture at Station Road was called off due to a waterlogged pitch. This coming week the first team will have to produce a far better performance as they entertain near neighbours Fleetwood Hesketh at Station Road whilst the reserves travel to Accrington to play 3rd placed Whinney Hill. For further details click on ‘LEAGUE' above. |
| 9th November - The two senior sides had a much better weekend than last week with the first team recording their first home victory of the season beating Furness Rovers by the odd goal in three. They went in at the interval two goals in front thanks to long range strikes from Jordan Smethurst and Richard Hill. The visitors pulled one back early in the second half but the first team hung on to claim the points and move up the table. The reserves travelled to top of the table Coppull United who had beaten them 6-0 at Station Road a few weeks ago but came away with a well earned point in a 1-1 draw. This coming weekend the first team travel to Milnthorpe Corinthians whilst the reserves entertain Crosshills at Station Road with both games kicking off at 2pm. For further details click on LEAGUE above. |
2nd November - It was a blank weekend all round for the two senior sides as the first team bowed out of the Presidents Cup losing 3-0 at home to Lostock St Gerards and the reserves lost 4-0 at Blackburn based side Mill Hill St Peters. Both teams will be looking for an improvement next weekend as the first team return to league action as they entertain Cumbrian side Furness Rovers at Station Road and the reserves travel to Coppull United. Both matches kick off at 2pm. For further details click on LEAGUE above. |
| 27th October - Both the first team and reserve team fixtures fell foul of Saturdays bad weather with the first team's game at Norcross & Warbreck called off en route! This Saturday the first team host Lostock St Gerards in the 1st round of the Presidents Cup which kicks off at 1.30pm. The reserves travel to Blackburn and they play Mill Hill St Peters which kicks off at 2pm. For further details click on LEAGUE above. |
| 19th October - The first team moved out of the relegation zone following their first league victory of the season with a hard fought 3-2 win at near neighbours Croston. Andy Tomlinson put them ahead just before the interval but within 5 minutes of the restart the home team were soon in front however the first team fought back and a cross shot was deflected into his own net by a Croston defender to bring the scores level. Young substitute Josh Brierley slotted home the winning goal following in after the Croston keeper parried to give the first team 3 valuable points. Meanwhile the reserves were well beaten 6-0 by visitors Coppull United at Station Road. Next week the first team are on their travels again at Norcross & Warbreck whilst the reserves entertain Stoneclough with both matches kicking off at 3pm. For further details click on LEAGUE above. |
12th October - The first team came away from near neighbours Fleetwood Hesketh with a hard fought point from a 2-2 draw. With the home side having 5 former Hesketh Bank players in their side the match had added spice for the large crowd and it was one of those players Daniel Birkby who opened the scoring. John Ascroft equalised to send the teams in at half time all square before Birkby restored Fleetwood Hesketh's lead early in the second half. Craig Bamber hit back to give the first team a much needed point but this was not enough to send them to the bottom of the table. The reserves bowed out of the reserve cup at the first hurdle losing 3-2 at Crosshills. Next week the first team have another local derby on their hands as they travel to Croston whilst the reserves return to league action with Coppull United the visitors to Station Road with both matches kicking off at 3pm. For further details click on LEAGUE above. |
| 5th October - The first teams match up in the Lancaster/Morecambe area against league leaders Trimpell/Slyne was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch. The reserves lost by the only goal of the game in their fixture at home to Whinney Hill. This coming Saturday sees the first team travel to near neighbours Fleetwood Hesketh which kicks off at 3pm whilst the reserves travel to Yorkshire to play Crosshills in the first round of the Reserve cup which kicks off at 2pm. For further details please click on LEAGUE above. |
| 28th September - The first team bowed out of the Lancashire Amateur Shield to West Lancs Premier league side Blackpool Wren Rovers at a sun drenched Station Road. The visitors opened the scoring before John Ascroft equalised but the first team went in at the interval 3-1 behind and two further goals were added in the second half. The reserves long journey to Todmorden resulted in a 2-0 defeat. This coming Saturday the first team return to league action as they travel to the Lancaster and Morecambe area to play Trimpell/Slyne whilst the reserves entertain Whinney Hill from Accrington at Station Road. Both games kick off at 3pm. For further details click on LEAGUE above. |
| 21st September - The first team lost by the odd goal in five at Tempest United conceding two goals in the final ten minutes and having a player sent off. Goals from John Ascroft and Richard Burns put them 2-1 in front at the interval and they seemed to have the points in the bag but late in the game substitute Oliver Sumner reacted to a bad challenge and was shown a red card which seemed to spur on the home side. The reserves went down 4-1 at home to Wyre Villa. This Saturday the first team have a very difficult home tie in the Lancashire Shield as they entertain Blackpool Rovers which kicks off at 2pm whilst the reserves travel to Todmorden for a league match which kicks off at 3pm. For further details click on LEAGUE above. |
| 14th September - The first team booked their place in the next round of the Lancashire Shield with a 5-0 victory away at Walney Island. All the goals came in the second half from Ben Goodson, Richard Hill, Richard Burns, John Ascroft and an own goal. The reserves also won after coming from behind to defeat Bolton County 4-3 at Station Road. Next week the first team are on their travels again this time down the M61 as they return to league action with a visit to Tempest United whilst the reserves entertain Wyre Villa at Station Road with both games kicking off at 3pm. For further details click on LEAGUE above. |
7th September - In common with nearly all the other fixtures yesterday both the 1st team match at Walney Island in Barrow and the reserve team fixture at Station Road were postponed due to waterlogged pitches. Next week the first team will try again in their Lancashire Cup tie at Walney Island which kicks off at 2pm whilst the reserves will entertain Bolton County at Station Road which kicks off at 3pm. For further details click on LEAGUE above. |
| 31st August - The first team entertained Hawcoat Park (previously known as BAe Barrow Sports Club) at Station Road and went down by 3 goals to 1. The visitors opened the scoring on the stroke of half time before a Ben Goodson penalty drew the first team level early in the second half. The Barrow side then went in front and made sure of the three points with a late goal. The reserves trip to Haslingden St Mary's will be one they would like to forget as they were on the end of an 8-0 defeat. Next week the first team face the long trip to Walney Island in the first round of the Lancashire Shield which kicks off at 2.30pm whilst the reserves will be hoping for a better result as they entertain near neighbours Fleetwood Hesketh at Station Road with a 3pm kick off. For further details click on LEAGUE above. |
28th August - The first team earned their first point of the season in a 3-3 draw away at Millom. Skipper Steven Greenwood opened the scoring with his first goal for the club before the home team equalised. Oliver Sumner then put the first team back in front but they had to settle for an interval score of 2-2. The home side then went in front for the first time in the match before John Ascroft equalised and Ben Goodson could have snatched all three points but was denied by an excellent save from the keeper late in the game. Meanwhile the reserves could not follow up their 4-1 home win the previous Monday as they lost to a last minute goal at home to Mill Hill St Peter's. This Saturday the first team entertain Hawcoat Park from Barrow whilst the reserves travel to Haslingden St Mary's with both games kicking off at 3pm. |
17th August - The first team began their new season in the West Lancashire League as they entertained Trimpell/Slyne from the Lancaster/Morecambe area at Station Road. The visitors took a two goal lead but John Ascroft reduced the arrears and in the second half the away team keeper kept his team in the game and they took all three points scoring a third late in the game. The new look reserve team suffered their 3rd defeat of the season as they lost 2-0 at Crosshills. They are in action again on Monday night with Lytham Town the visitors to Station Road which kicks off at 6.30pm. The first team travel to Cumbria next Saturday at Millom and the reserves entertain Mill Hill St Peters from Blackburn with both games kicking off at 3pm. For further details click on LEAGUE above. |
3rd August - The first played both of their medals matches this last week beating last years winners Sumners from Preston (who have changed their name from Royal Garrison) by 3-1 on Wednesday and then yesterday they drew 2-2 with Croston. This means that Croston have to beat Sumners by more than two clear goals other than 2-0 in the final match of the group when they meet on Thursday. Meanwhile the other group finally gets underway after the postponement of last Tuesday's fixture when Fleetwood Hesketh entertain Portland from Southport.
In between those two games on the Wednesday the first team continue their preparation of the new season when they play Bamber Bridge Reserves in a friendly at Station Road. All these matches kick off at 6.45pm.
The reserves begin their new season next Saturday when they entertain Milnthorpe Corinthians at Station Road with a 3pm kick off and then travel the short distance to Fleetwood Hesketh on the Monday evening which kicks off at 6.45pm. The first team's league season starts on Saturday 16th August when they entertain Trimpel/Slyne from the Lancaster and Morecambe area which kicks off at 3pm. |
28th July - The opening friendly fixture of the new season was played at a sun drenched Station Road and in true ‘Sven' style 20 players were used in a 1-1 draw with Southport Trinity.
The ‘New Medals' begins this week with the following fixtures:
Tuesday 29th July
Tarleton Corinthians v Portland (Southport) - Group Two - kick off 7pm
Wednesday 30th July
Hesketh Bank v Sumners (Preston) - Group One - kick off 7pm
Saturday 2nd August
Hesketh Bank v Croston - Group One - kick off 3pm |
24th July - The football season is back and the 1st team begin their preparations for the new season with an attractive friendly at Station Road on Saturday as they entertain Southport Trinity which kicks off at 3pm.
The new format of the ‘Medals' will begin during next week with fixtures being announced at the weekend. Two groups of three teams will play each other once and the winners of each group will contest the final. Group One consists of the hosts, Croston and the holders who have changed their name to Postal Sumners from Preston. Group Two includes Tarleton Corinthians, Fleetwood Hesketh and Portland from Southport. |
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