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West Lancashire Football League: Whitehaven beaten as Cleator Moor Celtic pick up three points

In the West Lancashire Football League Cumbria’s entries suffered a mixed weekend as Whitehaven AFC lost, Cleator Moor Celtic picked up a close win and Ulverston Rangers stayed within the hunt for promotion.

Premier Division

On Saturday, October 25, a series of thrilling football matches unfolded across the league, capturing the attention of fans and showcasing local talent.

League leaders Eagley delivered an impressive performance, dominating Whitehaven AFC with a striking 7-1 victory, while Millom faced a narrow defeat against Haslingden St Marys, who secured a crucial 1-2 win.

In a high-scoring encounter, Burscough Richmond fell to Blackpool (Wren) Rovers with a final score of 2-4, demonstrating the intensity of the competition.

Meanwhile, C.M.B. Sports Club fought bravely to earn a hard-fought draw against Coppull United, with the match ending 2-2, highlighting the competitive spirit of both teams.

In a thrilling showdown, Poulton narrowly lost to Cleator Moor Celtic with a dramatic score of 4-5, showing that every goal counted in this electrifying match.

Rossendale struggled to find their rhythm, falling to Hurst Green with a score of 0-3, while Tempest United managed to clinch a victory against Astley & Buckshaw, finishing the match at 3-2, cementing their position in the league standings.

  1. Eagley – 35
  2. Haslingden St. Marys – 27
  3. Tempest United – 27
  4. Lostock St Gerards – 25
  5. Blackpool (Wren) Rovers – 22
  6. Hurst Green – 22
  7. Poulton – 20
  8. Millom – 20
  9. Burscough Richmond – 17
  10. Cleator Moor Celtic – 17
  11. C.M.B. Sports Club – 16
  12. Astley & Buckshaw Utd – 14
  13. Rossendale – 10
  14. Coppull United – 6
  15. Whitehaven AFC – 5
  16. Milnthorpe Corinthians FC 1
  17. Fulwood Amateur – 0

Whitehaven AFC take a quick break from League troubles to take on Workington AFC in the Cumberland County Cup on Wednesday, October 29.

Division One

On Saturday 25, in a tightly contested match, Croston Sports Club battled it out with second placed Ulverston Rangers, resulting in a thrilling 2-3 finish to Ulverston to close the gap to top of the table Hesketh Bank.

Hesketh Bank AFC however managed to put together an impressive performance, defeating Chipping with a score of 4-2, capping off an exhilarating day of local football.

In a more one-sided affair, Carnforth Ranger dominated Slyne with Hest, securing a decisive victory of 6-0, much to the delight of their home crowd.

While at the bottom of the table Crooklands Casuals took a solid 5-0 win against bottom side Turton.

Askham United faced Lytham Town, where they put forth a commendable effort, but ultimately fell short with a score of 1-3.

Freckleton also had a remarkable game, triumphing over Holker Old Boys AFC Reserves with a convincing 4-1 win.

  1. Hesketh Bank AFC – 28
  2. Ulverston Rangers – 26
  3. Carnforth Rangers – 23
  4. Kendal County – 23
  5. Lytham Town – 22
  6. Croston Sports Club – 20
  7. Kendal United – 20
  8. Pause United – 18
  9. Chipping – 13
  10. Askam United – 11
  11. Holker Old Boys AFC Reserves – 11
  12. Freckleton FC – 11
  13. Crooklands Casuals – 9
  14. Slyne with Hest – 7
  15. Turton First – 4

Division Two

On Saturday 25, leaders Stoneclough secured a steady 2-0 win against Euxton Villa Reserves, as Fulwood Amateur Reserves dominated Hawcoat Park with a staggering 9-0 victory, to keep place with Stoneclough.

In third place Storeys of Lancaster triumphed with a 4-2 victory over Thornton Cleveleys Reserves, reinforcing their position as a formidable force in the league.

Meanwhile, Langho achieved a commendable 4-2 win over Dalton United, displaying a solid teamwork that kept their opponents at bay and Mill Hill’s thrilling encounter with Appley Bridge ended with them narrowly claiming victory at 4-3, a match filled with excitement and unforgettable moments.

In one of the highest scoring games of the day Charnock Richard FC Reserves put in an impressive performance against Walney Island, decisively winning 7-1, showcasing their attacking prowess and tactical superiority throughout the game.

Garstang Reserves fought hard in a closely contested match against Caton United, eventually settling for a 2-2 draw that highlighted both teams’ resilience and skill on the pitch.

  1. Stoneclough – 36
  2. Fulwood Amateur Reserves – 34
  3. Storeys of Lancaster – 27
  4. Langho – 27
  5. Thornton Cleveleys Reserves – 24
  6. Mill Hill – 22
  7. Euxton Villa Reserves – 22
  8. Bamber Bridge Reserves – 21
  9. Charnock Richard FC Reserves – 15
  10. Appley Bridge – 13
  11. Dalton United – 12
  12. Walney Island – 10
  13. Caton United – 8
  14. Hawcoat Park – 7
  15. Garstang Reserves – 5
  16. Galgate – 5