Chester and Wirral Football League - Weekend Round-Up

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

The weekend’s standout clash in the CWFL Queensferry Premier Division saw league leaders Moreton take on second-placed Kelsall FC under the Friday night lights at Bidston Astro. Kelsall struck first, with Keiran Price finding the net early on. However, Moreton’s talisman and top scorer, Jay Hanson, levelled the score after 25 minutes. Despite an end-to-end battle, neither side could break the deadlock, and the match ended 1-1—a result that hands a boost to reigning champions Waggon & Horses in the title race.

The only other CWFL Queensferry Premier Division fixture was a bottom-of-the-table clash, with Cestrian Alex claiming a vital 2-0 victory over Handbridge. Olly Edwards stole the show, netting both goals to secure the much-needed win and lift Cestrian up to seventh in the standings.

Meanwhile, in the CWFL Olympic Trophies Championship, Whitegate extended their lead at the top to nine points with a commanding 4-1 victory over Chester Nomads 4ths. Kyle Craven spearheaded the win with a brace, while Tom Carney and Shaun Howarth also got on the scoresheet. Richard Birtwhistle netted a consolation goal for the Nomads.

Sutton Rangers Reserves had the audacity to take an early 1-0 lead against free-scoring Lache CFC, but that only served to ignite Lache’s ruthless attack as they fired back with an astonishing eleven goals. League top scorer Warren Kelly helped himself to four, matched by Keiye Williams, who kept pace in the race for the Golden Boot. Ben Barrett also got in on the act with a hat-trick in the emphatic victory.

Hartford Vets’ unbeaten run in the CWFL Tarvin Precision Vets Division 3 came to an end despite goalkeeper Ben Heywood heroically saving two penalties. Waggon & Horses Vets clinched a superb 2-1 victory, with Aden Shannon stealing the spotlight by scoring both goals. Dan Bowen netted Hartford’s consolation in a hard-fought contest.

Upton JFC Vets maintained their grip on top spot in Division 4 with a comfortable 4-1 win over FC Vaults. Goals from Dan Stevenson, Jo Lie, Ben Walley, and Matt Norton secured the points for the league leaders. Meanwhile, second-placed Frodsham Vets stayed in the hunt with a thrilling 4-3 victory over Dee Rangers Vets in a match featuring seven different scorers. Frodsham’s goals came from Kev Valentine, Joe Morphet, Ant Ollier, and Mark Earlam, while Chris Sutter, Ben Stern, and Pete Wheeler found the net for Dee Rangers.

Poulton Athletic Vets missed the opportunity to take top spot in Division 5 as they suffered a humbling 3-1 defeat to West Kirby Vets. Lee Bedding led the charge for West Kirby with a brace, while Shaun Carbin added another to seal the win. Aiden Walters scored Poulton’s lone consolation goal in a disappointing outing for the would-be leaders.

Cheshire Vikings Vets kept themselves firmly in the title race with an emphatic 7-2 victory over Hoole Wanderers Vets. Michael Large led the charge with a hat-trick, while Edward Wylde, Kirk Harrington, Michael Shaw, and Kevin Macalister all added their names to the scoresheet. Hoole’s goals came from Christopher Noden and Will Campbell in a tough outing for the visitors.

At the opposite end of the table, Great Sutton Vets finally secured their first win of the season with a 3-1 triumph over bottom club Frodsham Reserves. Gaz Handley was the star of the show with a brace, while Shaun Carbin also found the net for Great Sutton. Mike Merry-Jones scored a consolation goal for Frodsham in a frustrating outing for the hosts.

Crossway Vets climbed to third place with a solid 2-0 victory over Port Sunlight Vets. Goals from Justin Osuji and Phil Radcliffe secured the three points in an impressive performance.