Chester and Wirral Football League - Weekend Results

Here are the latest results from the Chester and Wirral Football League...

The CWFL are proud to report that Mersey Royal Vets have claimed the FA Cheshire Cup Vets title following an emphatic 7-0 win over Capenhurst Vets. Despite the final score, Royal were made to work for their triumph early on, as Capenhurst delivered a disciplined first-half display to go in at the break level — a rare feat against a side as dominant as Royal this season.

However, ten minutes after the restart, Captain Stuey Jones produced a moment of brilliance, shrugging off a challenge on halfway before unleashing a thunderous 35-yard strike into the top corner. The goal proved to be the decisive moment and opened the floodgates. Danny Edwards, Josh Dures, Chris Hesketh, and Jamie Beattie all found the net, while Will Bulpin and Danny Cowle added their own stunning efforts to cap off a memorable win for David Carrington’s side. Congratulations to everyone involved with the Royal.

Kelsall secured their place in the P3Plant Life Members Cup final with a dramatic penalty shootout victory over Lache CFC last Wednesday. Louise Clark netted twice for the visitors, but Lache struck back to take the match to spot-kicks. Kelsall held their nerve, winning 4-3 on penalties to advance to the final. They’ll now await the winners of Higher Bebington Kelma Vets and Mersey Royal Vets, who face off this Wednesday, 30th April (8pm KO) at Higher Bebington Astro.

On the same night in the CWFL Queensferry Premier Division, Upton JFC Reserves came out 3-1 winners over Christleton UDA, with goals from Jord Hensel, John Lally, and Aaron Rowland. Sam Tenwalde replied for Christleton.

In the Championship, Whitegate moved top of the table after a 4-2 win against AFC Waverton. Darren Fox netted twice, while Tom Carney and Mitch Hughes also got on the scoresheet. Rob Okell and Declan Jones were on target for Waverton.

Ellesmere Port Town U21s saw off Chester Nomads 4ths 2-0 courtesy of a Dylan James strike and an own goal. Meanwhile, Waggon & Horses Reserves and Sutton Rangers Reserves played out a thrilling 4-4 draw. Danny Lewis bagged all four for Waggon, but Sutton fought back with a hat-trick from Aiden Field and a goal from Patrick Jennings.

Upton JFC Vets put in a dominant display to hammer Dee Rangers Vets 9-1. Tom Jones, Matt Norton, and Mike Bryant all grabbed braces, while Sam Stevenson, Dave Smith, and an own goal rounded out the scoring. Michael Sirett scored the lone goal for Dee.

Just two fixtures were played on Friday night, but they produced a whopping 17 goals. In the Championship, West Kirby 3rds edged FC Farndon 4-3 in a thriller. Will Yardley, Lee Parry, and Adam Dennett netted for Farndon, but West Kirby found a crucial fourth to take the points.

In the CWFL Tarvin Precision Vets Division One, Birkenhead Vets returned to action with an 8-2 demolition of West Kirby United. James Atherton led the rout with four goals, Lee Gibson added two, and Vinny O’Toole and Tommy Baker completed the scoring. West Kirby replied through Sean Moore and Alan Merrin.

Saturday saw Hartford Vets crowned CWFL Tarvin Precision Vets Division 3 champions after a 3-1 win over Eastham Vets. Dan Bowen scored twice and Andy Marlor also found the net before Ray Carr presented the trophy to Hartford — congratulations to them on a superb campaign.

Elsewhere in Division 3, Parkfield Vets and Ellesmere Port Town Vets played out a 1-1 draw. Kevin Pink scored for Parkfield, while Leigh Stokes replied for Town.

In Division 2, Great Float Vets dropped points for the first time this season in a goalless draw with Chester Nomads Vets. Winsford Vets, however, claimed a 3-1 win over Ellesmere Port Red Lions, with Steven Warburton bagging a brace and David Garstang also netting.

Witton Albion Vets moved a step closer to the title after a vital 4-2 away win over Cheshire Vikings. Oliver James was the star of the show with a hat-trick, while Stew Sharman also scored. Stuart Hardman and Michael Shaw responded for the Vikings.

Poulton Athletic Vets and Crossway Vets shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw — Keiran Dolan scored for Poulton, while Josh Jones equalised for Crossway, in a result that further boosted Witton’s title bid.

Port Sunlight Vets were 4-1 winners over Frodsham Park Vets Reserves, with Matty Nayland and Andy Crilly both grabbing braces. Simone Spinillo scored for Frodsham. Meanwhile, West Kirby Vets ran riot against Hoole Wanderers Vets, securing a remarkable 12-2 win. Neil Davies struck four, with Nick Pickering and Justin Macdonald adding two apiece. Jon Oliver, Greg Lindop, Ian Linwood, and an own goal completed the rout. Hoole’s goals came from Will Campbell and Nodz Noden.

Waggon & Horses closed the gap on Queensferry Premier Division leaders Moreton to just one point after a 6-3 win over Christleton UDA. Aiden Field scored a hat-trick, Harley Bennion added a brace, and Luke Jones also netted. Christleton replied through a Sam Tenwalde double and a strike from Ian Goodwin.

In the Olympic Trophies Championship, Sutton Rangers Reserves eased past AFC Waverton 4-0 thanks to a Danny Lewis treble and a Joel Hunter goal. Upton JFC 3rds also had a good day, beating Waggon & Horses Reserves 3-1 with goals from Joel Hall, Joe Asbury, and Ethan Ramsden. Patrick Jennings scored the consolation for Waggon.

Pictured - Mersey Royal Vets (Cheshire Vets Cup winners).