North West Counties Weekend Results Roundup 04/09/2021

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Premier: Wythenshawe still pushing at the top

Despite conceding a late equaliser, Wythenshawe Town are in second place in the Premier Division after a 2-2 draw with Burscough.

They looked set for a home victory, with two first half goals from Harvey Whyte and Greg Wilkinson giving the side the advantage. Lewis Sinnott had pulled the visitors level.

As the clock ticked down to the final whistle, there was heartbreak for James Kinsey’s side when Chris Lomax levelled the game for Burscough on 89 minutes.

With fellow early front runners Macclesfield and Congleton Town also drawing today, it’s a missed opportunity to reestablish themselves at the top.

Premier: Another point for Ashton Athletic

It’s seven points from nine now for Ashton Athletic who held league leaders Macclesfield to a 1-1 draw at Brocstedes Park.

Kielen Adams had put the visitors ahead and on course for another victory midway through the second half.

Ethan Beckford hadn’t read the script however and drew Athletic level with eight minutes on the clock.

It’s a big turnaround for the Wigan-based side who had fallen to five defeats in a row at the season’s start.

Elsewhere, Prestwich Heys fell to a 2-1 Friday night defeat at Vauxhall Motors. A brace for Leo Riley secured the points for the home side, with Jamie Hill briefly levelling the scores for Matt Barnes’ side.

Avro lost 3-1 away at Winsford United. Kane Wallwork’s late goal was too little too late for the away side, who were already 3-0 down. A first-half brace from Joe Duckworth and Matthew Boland’s goal just before the hour sealed the points for the home side.

D1 North: Bury win seven-goal thriller

Andy Welsh’s Bury AFC side won by the odd goal in a seven goal thriller against Steeton FC.

Goals from Kristian Holt, Lewis Gilboy, Tom Greaves and Harry Brazel secured another three points for the side, but the home side didn’t have it all their own way.

The visitors opened the scoring after just three minutes through Josh McKiernon.  The side ;levelled, and then retook the lead through Andrew Briggs and Kayle Price.

Brazel’s late winner ensured the team remain unbeaten and are tied with AFC Blackpool at the top of the table.

D1 North: Daisy Hill with away win

Daisy Hill added another three points with a 4-2 win away at neighbours Atherton Laburnum Rovers.

A brace for Jake O’Brien, another goal for Bruno de Almeida Severino and an own goal ensured all three points went back to Westhoughton.

Warren Jones’ Atherton side had opened the scoring through Justeace Holness, and Luke Nicholls levelled the scores just before the hour.

The Cutters have now overtaken Atherton in the table, who are going in the wrong direction at this stage of the season.

Elsewhere, Ashton Town rescued a late point at home to Golcar United.  They were 2-0 down coming into the last ten minutes, but goals from David Moore and John Edgerton sealed a good fightback.  Chadderton lost 0-1 at home to Holker Old Boys thanks to a controversial goal from Nathan Reid.

D1 South: New Mills and West Didsbury still unbeaten

The division’s top two sides New Mills and West Didsbury & Chorlton remain unbeaten after beating Ellesmere Rangers and Brocton respectively.

Mike Norton’s New Mills side won 3-1, with two goals from Benito Lowe and one from Joe Bevan.

West brushed aside Brocton 5-1, with Ben Elliott’s hat-trick complimented by goals from Dontai Gabidon and Liam Delaney.

The pair continue to lead the way, with The Millers two points ahead of their fellow front runners.

D1 South: Abbey Hey win again

They may be going under the radar somewhat, but this is turning into a promising campaign for Abbey Hey.

They beat Alsager Town 2-0 at home to move into third place in the league.

Goals from Ben Halfacre and Joe Elliott wrapped up another three points.

Hey have won six straight games and have consistently improved their position each week.

D1 South: Wythenshawe Amateurs smash St Martins

Wythenshawe Amateurs destroyed bottom club St Martins 8-1 away from home to maintain their strong form.

Saul Henderson netted four times, with Edward Brown adding a hat-trick. An own goal completed the rout, with Harry Murray getting a late consolation for the beleaguered home side.

Amateurs are now up to fourth place with four straight wins under their belt.

D1 South: Stockport Town back to winning ways

Matt Jansen’s Stockport Town side picked up a third league win of the season after making the short trip across to Cheadle Town.

Debut goals from Henry Bongwanga, Leandro Tanswell Vargas and Jayden Major, as well as one from captain Paul Turnbull saw the away side pick up a 4-2 win.

Pat Davin’s penalty halved the deficit for the hosts. Ryan Usher’s goal six minutes from time may have shredded some nerves in the opposite dugout, but Major popped up five minutes into injury time to cap a memorable day for his side.

Elsewhere, Cheadle Heath Nomads picked up a point after a 2-2 at Eccleshall, who equalised with a 95th minute penalty. Kyle Foley and Daniel McLaughlin were on the scoresheet for the Nomads. Maine Road lost 3-2 at Abbey Hulton United, with Ben Mooney and Jamie Roe scoring.