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VALLEY STUN PADDOCK WITH BRILLIANT DISPLAY AND FLY UP THE TABLE

By First Team, Match Report

SATURDAY 21ST SEPTEMBER 2024
CHESHIRE FOOTBALL LEAGUE
LEAGUE 2

STRETFORD PADDOCK

1

MERSEY VALLEY

3

MATCH REPORT

A brilliant team performance saw Mersey Valley inflict a first home defeat for Stretford Paddock and move them up to fourth in the table.

Just two changes to the side that beat Moore United, Cooke replacing Rigby in goals and Johnson coming in for the ill Baroudi.

Pete Greenwood

Man of the match Pete Greenwood opened the scoring

Both sides started nervously but it was the visitors that struck first, Deering with a deep corner headed over the keeper by Pete Greenwood for his first goal of the season.

The home side responded well and levelled on 18 minutes. Howarth misjudged a header and the dangerous De Andrade set up Katumba for a simple finish past Cooke.

Olatunji was fortunate to escape without a booking after a horrible lunge on Johnson.

Paddock were controlling the ball with Taylor and Salmon-Harris looking dangerous but they couldn’t create any clear chances.

Johnson had a great chance after creating space in the box, but the ball seemed to get stuck under his feet and the keeper did well to block his attempt. Deering then went close, beating three players before curling his shot wide.

Olatunji finally got the yellow card after his third bad challenge and from the free kick, Johnson again went close after a brilliant delivery from Riley.

HT: Stretford Paddock 1 Mersey Valley 1

It wasn’t a good start to the second half for the visitors. Roach was sin-binned for comments made to the linesmen but in the ten minutes down to 10 men Valley were the better team and defended brilliantly not allowing Paddock any chances.

Mersey seemed to grow in confidence, the fitness levels of the players again showing as they started to win the midfield battles. Goldrick went close with a shot from the edge of the box after his own free-kick hit the wall.

Roach had a glorious chance from a corner but got underneath the ball and headed over and Derring burst through but the excellent Salceanu was again quick off his line to smother his shot.

Ewan Roach

Ewan Roach celebrate his first Mersey Valley goal.

The pressure told, Goldrick with another corner and this time Ewan Roach timed his run and jump to perfection to head home and restore the lead for Valley.

Roach and Riley then brilliantly combined to create a chance for Johnson but again the keeper made another good block.

Paddock tried to get back into the game but Cooke was in top form with a brilliant catch from a dangerous cross.

Sam Deering

Another brilliant performance from Sam Deering and another goal

With 8 minutes to go Johnson brilliantly span his man and raced clear, the keeper once again blocked his shot but this time Deering took control, taking his time and brilliantly smashing the ball past the keeper

Wilson and Chaddock game on to keep things tight and Paddock ended up with 10 men as Sinclair was sent off for a professional foul as he pulled down Riley.

The whistle went to cheers from the Valley supporters and players – a very good day for the club against one of the pre-season favourites.

FT: Stretford Paddock 1 Mersey Valley 3

MATCH STATS

STRETFORD PADDOCK 1
MERSEY VALLEY 3

MVFC: Cooke, Howarth, Dignan, Evans, Greenwood, Roach, Deering, Adams, Johnson (Wilson), Riley, Goldrick (Chaddock)
Subs Not Used: Renshaw, Woolley, Acton

Goals: Greenwood 8, Roach 65, Deering 82
Booked: None
Sin Bin: Roach

Stretford Paddock: Salceanu, Fulwood, Liddle, Walker, Olatunji, Bel, De Andrade, Taylor, Katumba, Salmon-Harris, Tek
Subs: Coleman, Black, Kemp, Iyumva, Sinclair

Goals: Katumba 18
Booked: Olatunji
Sent Off: Sinclair

Referee: Nigel Lane

MAN OF THE MATCH

PETE GREENWOOD

On a day when the whole team stood up, Greenwood scored his first goal of the season and defended well all day keeping their dangerous striker Ryan Katumba quiet for the majority of the game.

September 22, 2024
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WEEKEND REVIEW: ST HELENS EXTEND LEAD AT TOP AND RYLANDS CELEBRATE FIRST WIN

By Cheshire Football League

St Helens Town extended their lead at the top of League Two with a 1-0 win over Maine Road Reserves, league top scorer Marc Gibson with the only goal of the game. Maine Road keeper Joe Taylor was in fine form making a string of fine saves for the visitors.

There was a surprise result in Lymm as visitors Sandbach Town earned an excellent away point with a 1-1 draw, both goals coming in first half, Roberts for Lymm and Mohammed Zadeh with his 5th goal of the season.

Haydock moved up to third place with a thumping 6-1 victory over struggling Hartford who have now gone six games without a win. Lewis Perrin was the hero with first half hat-trick, Glover, Rawson and Walker with the other goals.

The game of the day was in Widnes and it didn’t disappoint. Halton Farnworth Hornets took on Wigan Town and the home side took the lead on 8 minutes – Danny King tapping home after a good save. The home side made it 2-0 on 24 minutes, Sam Harrison lifting the ball over the keeper.

The visitors have been in great form recently and they showed their never say die attitude shone through as they scored twice in the last 6 minutes to earn a point. Captain Ryan Meadows the hero again as he scored the equaliser on 86 minutes.

It was the day that new boys Warrington Rylands Development had been waiting for and they recorded their first win in style beating out-of-sorts Newton-le-Willows 5-1 – goals from Reuben McHugh (3), Rhys Williams and Harvey Clarke.

Mersey Valley beat Moore United 5-2 with an excellent second half performance. Niall Goldrick with a hat-trick and Sam Deering with a brace. Read the full match report here.

CHESHIRE LEAGUE NEWS

In the Premier League Lostock Gralam lead the way, they beat St Michaels DH 3-2 with goals from Djabi, Payne and West. Champions Poynton are in second place and recorded another victory away at Garswood – league top scored Ed Driver with a brace.

At the bottom Altrincham Reserves are still searching for their first win, they lost at home to Eagle Sports.

In League One Daten and Knutsford are tied at the top on 23 points each. Daten drew 3-3 away at Malpas which allowed Knutsford to close the gap with a 4-1 win over Upton with goals from Mathers (2), Draper and Blades.

RESULTS

TABLE

September 16, 2024
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Mersey hit Moore for five and hope the spark is lit

By First Team, Match Report

SATURDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER 2024
CHESHIRE FOOTBALL LEAGUE
LEAGUE 2

MERSEY VALLEY

5

MOORE UNITED

2

MATCH REPORT

Another dominant second-half performance was the difference yesterday as Mersey Valley hit Moore United for five to claim a big Cheshire League victory.

Baroudi replaced the absent Johnson up-front and there was a first start for fit-again Macaulay Dignan.

Mersey started well, pressing high and forcing early errors, Goldrick fired wide and Deering got free after a good move with Howarth but dragged his shot wide of the target.

With their first real attack, Moore took the lead. Dignan misjudged the bounce of the ball and Rigby was beaten to the ball and Rudge rolled the ball into the net.

This gave the visitors a boost and they enjoyed a good spell of possession, Rigby making a good save from McConkey.

The equaliser came and there was a huge slice of luck. Baroudi was fouled on the edge of the box and from the free kick, Niall Goldrick saw his shot deflect off the wall and wrong-foot the keeper to make it 1-1.

As with Moore when they scored, it was Mersey Valley who now had momentum. Riley and Deering combined down the right and the ball deflected clear off the post. Deering then again got in behind and from Baroudi in the box but his shot was cleared off the line.

The pressure finally paid as Adams found Deering in space on the right-hand side again, he cut inside and fired an unstoppable shot past the keeper to give the home side the lead.

HT: Mersey Valley 2 Moore United 1

Niall Goldrick

Niall Goldrick, hat-trick hero

Valley started the second half really, Owen Adams could have had two headed goals in the opening five minutes but he somehow missed the target with both.

It was soon 3-1, Riley played a brilliant pass inside the full-back for Howarth to attack, and he pulled the ball back for Niall Goldrick to direct the ball into the back of the net. Woolley replaced Dignan at left-back.

The home side were in complete control but gifted the visitor a way back into the game. Howarth and Greenwood failed to communicate and Rudge burst through and kept his composure to finish underneath Rigby. Adams then picked up a needless yellow card for a silly challenge on Allen.

Baroudi created a brilliant chance with a superb first touch and pass to Deering but his finish was wide although he did seem to be fouled after he’d got his shot away.

Wilson replaced Baroudi who had worked hard all game and Adams again went close with a header.

The fourth goal arrived thanks to a great ball curled in by Evans, Goldrick stooping to head home at the back post to complete a very unconventional hat-trick.

Number five soon followed, Woolley finding Deering in the area whose clever feet created the opening and he fired past the keeper. It was too much for Dixon who was sin-binned for his complaints to the referee.

FT: Mersey Valley 5 Moore United 2

MATCH STATS

MERSEY VALLEY 5
MOORE UNITED 2

MVFC: Rigby, Howarth (Renshaw), Dignan (Woolley), Evans, Greenwood, Roach, Deering (Acton), Adams, Baroudi (Wilson), Riley, Goldrick (Chaddock)

Goals: Goldrick 24, 61, 81, Deering 33,86
Booked: Adams

Moore United: Buckley, Gibbons, Sweeney, Hankey, Allen, Rudge, Kneale, Hackett, McConkey, Willott, C Dixon

Subs: L Dixon, Hawley, Giddings

Goals: Rudge 14,68
Booked: None
Sin Bin: Dixon

Referee: Rob Goodwin-Davey

MAN OF THE MATCH

ALFIE HOWARTH

Another stand-out performance from the youngster who worked hard all day, made several key tackles and interceptions and also go an assist for the third goal.

September 15, 2024
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WEEKEND PREVIEW: Top two look continue unbeaten start

By Cheshire Football League

Most teams return to league action this weekend after the Cheshire Cup weekend last time around.

St Helens Town should continue their unbeaten start when they welcome Maine Road Reserves to Ruskin Drive, the visitors are the draw specialists but are still looking for their first win of the season – it will be a big ask for them to get it here.

Another unbeaten side, Lymm Rovers, are also at home and take on mid-table Sandbach Town. With four wins from their five games Rovers have made a brilliant start to the season but Sandbach are a much stronger side this season and have three wins already and pushed leaders St Helens Town hard when they met two weeks ago.

The game of the day takes place in Widnes as two in-form teams go head-to-head as Halton Farnworth Hornets take on Wigan Town. The home side another unbeaten team this season, have made a great start since relegation (as Avon Villa) last season and Wigan who won only two games last season have now won the last three.

Haydock and Hartford meet at Haydock Cricket Club, both sides have struggled for consistency so far this season so this could be a close game.

Bottom side Warrington Rylands Development will be hoping tomorrow is the day they can finally get their first win of the season with Newton-le-Willows the opposition. The visitors beat them 2-1 a few weeks ago so it will be another close game.

Stretford Paddock are in Cheshire Cup action as they travel to Manchester to take on Boothstown U21 Bullets.

FIXTURES

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September 13, 2024
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Penalty heartbreak as Valley out of Cheshire Cup but season spark is lit

By First Team, Match Report

FRIDAY 6TH SEPTEMBER 2024
CHESHIRE CUP FIRST ROUND

CHESTER NOMADS

3

MERSEY VALLEY

3

MATCH REPORT

Mersey Valley fought back from 3-0 down before undeservedly being knocked out of the Cheshire Cup in a heartbreaking penalty shoot-out on a warm, muggy Chester evening.

Manager Jon Hudson made changes from the side that lost to Wigan Town. Alfie Howarth moved to right back with Nathan Wilson and Aaron Johnson making their full debuts, but the headlines were all about the return to the side of Sam Deering. Renshaw, Baroudi and Woolley made way in a tactical shale up.

It was a great start but the visitors, Goldrick dug out a brilliant cross, but Adams header was straight at the keeper. Valley were using the ball better, Evans making a good start to the game dictating play well.

Tucker picked up a yellow card for a bad tackle on Adams as the home side started to get frustrated. The supporters on the sideline started to hurl abuse at the Valley management team to try and get their own side going. Nomads play in the West Cheshire Football League, 2 levels higher than Mersey Valley.

Evans was also booked after an accumulation of fouls, the supporters making sure the referee showed the card.

The home side started to get more of the ball but Greenwood and Roach looked solid again at the back, fitness levels were being tested on a hot night.

The deadlock was broken on 38 minutes. The dangerous Spridgeon burst down the right and squared for Rowlands to fire home to give Nomads the lead.

Riley was then booked by the referee, a decision that baffled most. The official was having a poor game and seemed heavily influenced by the noise coming from the Nomads players and supporters.

The half-time whistle went and Mersey Valley were very unfortunate to be behind.

HT: Chester Nomads 1 Mersey Valley 0

The second half started and the home side took control but another poor decision by the referee frustrated the visitors. Smyth curled a dangerous ball into the box, Rowlands in a clear offside position blocked Gorst’s view of the ball but the referee allowed the goal and Chester Nomads took a 2-0 lead.

It was then 3-0, great link play by Spridgeon and the impressive Evans and the number 8 calmly slotted the ball past Gorst.

The home side celebrated like they’d won the game but Mersey Valley had other ideas and the next fifteen minutes they produced their best football of the season so far.

Niall Goldrick

Goldrick started the comeback with his first goal of the season

The first goal for turned in from close range by Niall Goldrick after great work down the left by Sam Deering.

Four minutes later it was game on as Joel Riley smashed the ball home following a scramble from a corner. The home side were stunned and the visitor were flying.

The comeback was complete with the best goal of the game. Deering played Johnson through but the defender Woodward got back but Johnson showed all his quality twisting his way through and firing a shot past the keeper sending Valley and their players into raptures.

Howarth hit a post and Gorst made a good block but the game finished 3-3, Valley had shown great quality to come back from 3-0 down against higher-level opposition.

FT: Chester Nomads 3 Mersey Valley 3

The shootout started with Goldrick scoring, Nomads scored their first kick before Riley slotted home to make it 2-1.

Nomads then got lucky a poor penalty squirmed underneath Gorst to make it 2-2. Deering restored the lead and Gorst then gave Valley control with a great low down save.

Johnson stepped up to give the visitors a 4-2 lead but got under the ball and fired over. Nomads equalised and then Owen Adams saw his effort saved. The Nomads player stroked the ball home for a 4-3 victory for the home side.

MATCH STATS

CHESTER NOMADS 3
MERSEY VALLEY 3

Chester Nomads win 4-3 on penalties

MVFC: Gorst, Howarth, Wilson, Evans, Greenwood, Roach, Deering, Adams, Johnson, Riley, Goldrick
Subs Not Used: Renshaw, Woolley, Acton, Dignan, Baroudi, Acton, Downey

Goals: Goldrick 59, Riley 63, Johnson 72
Booked: Evans, Riley, Wilson

Chester Nomads: Millington, Harper, Moss, Tucker, Woodward, Hinchcliffe, Apolionio, Evans, Spridgeon, Rowlands, Smyth
Subs: Gilmartin, Stamper, Clarke, Dickinson, Gorst

Referee: Christopher Hooper

MAN OF THE MATCH

SAM DEERING

Two assists and caused the Chester Nomads defence problems all night.

September 8, 2024
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Squad is ready for biggest challenge yet as key month gets underway

By Club NewsNo Comments

With the hectic start to the season over September is going to be a big month for Mersey Valley. 4 games, all with very different challenges and targets.

First up is a massive test in the Cheshire Cup, a trip to Chester Nomads, a side playing 2 levels higher in the Chester & Wirral Football League. The game on Friday night will be a first Cheshire Cup game for the club since October 2018 and a 6-1 defeat away at Vauxhall Motors.

Three league games follow, two more home games against Moore United and Sandbach Town and in the middle of those a trip to pre-season promotion favourites Stretford Paddock.

Mersey Valley v Warrington RylandsManager Jon Hudson believes this month will be key for his squad. “It’s a big month, we’re back into the weekly structure with midweek games ending and this is when we need to try and find that consistency.

We have two homes games that we need to win, we need to attack the games in the way we did at the end of last season against the same opposition. The Paddock game will be tough, they are an excellent team and will be hard to play against on their new pitch at Hyde United but I know the lads are all looking to that challenge.

As for Friday I love these games, being an underdog and the chance to cause a big cup upset is a great place to be as the lads can relax and play without fear.”

It’s been a long and busy summer with 8 new players joining the team and the manager is happy with his squad but has now challenged them to take the next step.

“I really like our squad compared to last season which never felt complete, we have real balance all over the pitch and what we need to do now is work as a squad to compete for places and really push each other to improve and develop as a team”.

Mersey Valley taken on Chester Nomads on Friday night at Blacon High School in the 1st Round of the Cheshire Amateur Saturday Cup – 7:30pm kick off.

September 5, 2024
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Disappointing day as Wigan grab all three points as old issues resurface for Valley

By First Team, Match ReportNo Comments

SATURDAY 31 AUGUST 2024
CHESHIRE FOOTBALL LEAGUE
LEAGUE 2

MERSEY VALLEY

1

WIGAN TOWN

2

MATCH REPORT

A strong late rally from Wigan Town handed them the three points in a well fought out battle on Saturday at Banky Lane.

Both sides started brightly, Niall Goldrick and Joel Riley both having early shots but neither able to hit the target. Wigan also created a couple of half chances but Greenwood and Roach stood firm.

Joel Riley Mersey Valley FC

Joel Riley went close to giving the home side the lead

On 32 mins the home side had a great shout for a penalty, Riley shooting from long range and the Wigan defender had his hands raised in an unnatural position, but the referee didn’t agree and waved play on.

Minutes later Riley also appeared to handle the ball and again the referee played on, this time the ball ran and sent Riley through on a one-on-one with e keeper but his finish was poor.

HT: Mersey Valley 0 Wigan Town 0

Johnson replaced Howarth and straight away caused problems in the box, his shot was blocked, Mike Woolley followed up and forced the Wigan keeper into a good save.

Alex Gorst Mersey Valley

Man of the Match Alex Gorst made a number of great saves

Wigan also started to create good chances, Gorst made two brilliant saves as the game started to become very open.

Valley looked disjointed and the midfield was not able to get any control in the game, Wigan took control and took the lead on 70 minutes after a scramble in the box.

The home side tried to throw everything at Wigan but quality in the final third let them down and Wigan grabbed a second goal in the 90th minute from the penalty spot.

There was late drama, Baroudi pulled a goal back and then had a great chance to equalise but brilliant defending from Wigan saved the day and the three points went back to Lancashire – a deserved victory for the visitors.

FT: Mersey Valley 1 Wigan Town 2

After the game we caught up with manager Jon Hudson.

A frustrating afternoon and hopefully just a bad day. We started ok but we just didn’t perform today, we never really got going and too many players were below par. I thought Wigan Town were excellent today, they never stopped working for each other and looked like a real team – something we still need to do. We will carry on working hard at training and bounce back next game. We’ve got a huge test on Friday night in Chester and we really need to step up against higher level opposition.

MATCH STATS

MERSEY VALLEY 1
WIGAN TOWN 2

MVFC: Gorst, Renshaw, Woolley (Downey), Adams (Dorsey), Greenwood, Roach, Baroudi, Howarth (Johnson), Riley, Evans, Goldrick (Wilson)
Subs Not Used: Acton

Goals: Baroudi 90+5

Wigan Town: D Foster, M Foster, Glynn, Griffith, Higham, Luby, Meadows, Sargent, A Simpson, K Simpson, Wright
Subs: Allen, Garton-Matthews, Halliwell

Goals: Meadows 70, 90 (pen)

Referee: Brian Taylor

MAN OF THE MATCH

ALEX GORST

Made a string of saves in the second half and kept the scoreline down.

September 4, 2024
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ALL SQUARE WEEKEND AS BIG BOYS GO HEAD TO HEAD

By Cheshire Football LeagueNo Comments

It was an odd weekend in Cheshire League 2 – 5 games played, and every one ended in a draw!!

The big game of the weekend saw two of the promotion favourites go head-to-head as Lymm Rovers travelled to St Helens Town. With both teams unbeaten this promised to be a closely fought game.

The visitors struck first, Harry Quarmby slotting home but the lead didn’t last long. Dale Whitehead with the equaliser making it 1-1 after 15 minutes. Quarmby was in the right place again on 54 minutes and restored Lymm’s lead with a good finish.

With Lymm holding on and the home side pilling on the pressure Everson in the visitors’ goal made a couple of great saves but the game hinged on an 88th minute red card for Lymm player Nathan Christopherson. With the clock on 90 the home side equalised – Charlie Simpson grabbing the goal!

That result gave leaders Stretford Paddock a chance to go clear at the top with a trip to Skelmersdale to take on Haydock. A tight first half ended with the home side taking the lead, a horrible error by keeper Salceanu gifting an own goal for a 1-0 half-time lead.

Paddock equalised on 66 minutes, Victor Iyumva racing clear to knock the ball past the keeper and roll into the back of the net. No more goals and another drawn game.

Another draw as new boys Halton Farnworth Hornets drew with Newton-le-Willows – another side who could have gone top with a win.

Amazingly another side could have gone to the top with a win – Newton Athletic, but they were involved in a 10-goal thriller against Maine Road Reserves. No Newton information was recorded on full-time, for the visitors – Saine, Richards, Mackaay, Hallinan and an own goal. The visitors ended with 10 men as Igbinosun was sent off on 90 minutes.

The final draw of the day came in Northwich, Hartford and Wigan Town drew 2-2.

RESULTS

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August 26, 2024
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Mersey Valley v Warrington Rylands

Johnson arrives with debut goals as Valley claim victory

By First Team, Match ReportNo Comments

SATURDAY 17TH AUGUST 2024
CHESHIRE FOOTBALL LEAGUE
LEAGUE 2

MERSEY
VALLEY

4

WARRINGTON RYLANDS DEV

2

MATCH REPORT

Mersey Valley produced a brilliant second half performance to come from behind to beat Warrington Rylands Development Squad.

The young Rylands team started well, moving the ball nicely and working hard off the ball to make it difficult for the home side. Brad Cooke making his debut for Valley looked solid in goals.

Valley started to look dangerous, wide players Zaid Baroudi and another debutant Niall Goldrick both starting well.

It was Rylands who took the lead on 25 minutes, after forcing a number of set pieces the made their pressure count. A corner was not dealt with by the defence and Green was in the right place to fire home from close range.

The home side could not get into the game, Rylands shape and work rate was much better and they looked dangerous. Cooke making a smart save and centre halves Greenwood and Roach both making good interceptions.

Riley & Goldrick celebrate Owen Adams equaliser

Hudson made a big call on 38 minutes, replacing the unlucky Downey and Chaddock with debutant Aaron Johnson and fit again midfielder Sam Glendon.

With seconds remaining in the first half in was Glendon’s long throw that caused havoc on the box and Owen Adams skilfully glance the ball past the keeper to make it all square at the break.

HT: Mersey Valley 1 Warrington Rylands Dev 1

It was a positive half time break as the home side came out looking a different side, confidence flowing through the team. The home side started winning the 50/50 balls and pressing Rylands faster and higher up the pitch.

Baroudi was seeing a lot of the ball playing more centrally and looked dangerous. Glendon and Adams started to win the ball more and control the possession as Valley looked the take full control.

Aaron Johnson goal

What a debut! Aaron Johnson makes it 4-1

The goal the pressure deserved arrived just before the hour. Baroudi with a defence splitting pass to Johnson who smashed the ball past the Rylands keeper to give the home side the lead.

The visitors had no response, Valley were on top and Riley & Goldrick bot went close. On 72 minutes Baroudi was again involved, a great run and pass to captain Joel Riley who smashed the ball home.

Soon it was 4-1, Johnson again the man in the right place picking up a loose ball in the box to fire home his second of the game. It was nearly the perfect day for the new striker, a brilliant flick beat the keeper but hit the top of the bar.

The visitors got a consolation in the final minutes, Cooke harshly punished after a collision with the Rylands substitute was deemed by the referee to be a penalty which was tucked away.

The full-time whistle went shortly after and Mersey Valley had the three points their second half performance deserved.

FT: Mersey Valley 4 Warrington Rylands Dev 2

MATCH STATS

MERSEY VALLEY 4
WARRINGTON RYLANDS DEV 2

MVFC: Cooke, Renshaw, Woolley, Adams, Greenwood, Roach, Baroudi (Acton), Chaddock (Glendon), Downey (Johnson), Riley, Goldrick (Fraine)

Goals: Adams 44, Johnson 59, 79, Riley 72
Booked: Adams

Warrington Rylands Dev: Goldson, Williamson, Cooper, Yates, Campbell, Hives, Whitfield, Martin, Green, Clarke, Oakes
Subs: Williams, Stevens, Eyres, McHugh, Pendlebuty

Goals: Green 25, Martin (pen) 89

Referee: Simon Humphries

MAN OF THE MATCH

AARON JOHNSON

A brilliant debut from the new striker who made a huge difference when he came on and took his chances superbly.

August 19, 2024
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WEEKEND REVIEW: Pre-season favourites start to flex their muscles

By Club NewsNo Comments

CFL REVIEW

The second weekend of the 24/25 season saw the pre-season favourites both record victories and only two teams remain with 100% records!

Lymm Rovers continued their perfect start with a 4-2 victory over an improving Wigan Towm team – four different goalscorers, Christopherson, Quarmby, Scanlan and Smith securing the win.

The other side tipped for promotion Stretford Paddock gave new boys Warrington Rylands Development a harsh introduction to Cheshire League life with a 4-1 victory including a brace from Michael Taylor.

Hartford have made an impressive start after struggling last season. They maintained their 100% record with a 1-0 victory over Newton-Le-Willows.

Another side who struggled last season but have made a strong start is Sandbach Town. They beat Haydock FC 3-2 thanks to goals from Mohammed Zadeh (2) and Matthew Shenton.

Newton Atheltic missed the chance to go top after their 2-2 draw with Mersey Valley.

RESULTS

Hartford 1 Newton-Le-Willows 0
Lymm Rovers 4 Wigan Town 2
Newton Athletic 2 Mersey Valley 2
Sandbach Town 3 Haydock 2
Warrington Rylands Dev 1 Stretford Paddock 2

August 5, 2024
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