Chester & Wirral Football League - Weekend Round Up

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

Newton Athletic secured the CWFL Queensferry Sports Premier Division title on Saturday with a clinical 5-0 victory over Whitegate. Liam Bradley spearheaded the performance with a hat-trick, supported by a Jack Zahinger strike and an own goal. The champions now turn their attention to this Saturday's CWFL Dee Radio 106.3 League Cup final against Upton JFC Reserves.

In the same division, Upton JFC climbed into third place following a comprehensive 10-2 win against Blacon Youth Reserves. Jack Middleton and Max Proctor each netted twice, with further goals provided by Aaron Rowlands, Ryan Mackay, Josh Robinson, Max Oldfield and Jack Rowlands, alongside an own goal.

The CWFL Olympic Trophies Championship concluded with a dramatic final day as FC Farndon snatched the title from long-term leaders Higher Bebington Kelma. Despite both sides finishing their campaigns level on 40 points, FC Farndon claimed the silverware by virtue of a superior goal difference. A brace from Adam Morris and a Lee Parry single secured the decisive victory, with the club now aiming for a double as they face Chester Nomads 4th in the CWFL Cayzer Shield this weekend taking on Chester Nomads 4^th.

Last Thursday evening saw West Kirby Vets and Davenham Vets face off in the CWFL Tom Gerraghty Cup Final with the game getting off to an explosive start with both sides netting within the opening 10 minutes. However it was Davenham who went on to secure the trophy as they added another five goals for a 6-1 win. Man of the Match George Boyd helped himself to a hat-trick while Stewart Sharman added a brace and Scott Fullwood completed the scoring. West Kirbys consolation goal came from Justin Macdonald.

Mersey Royal Vets moved closer to a ninth consecutive Tarvin Precision Vets Division One title with a 4-1 win over Capenhurst Vets last Friday night. Dave Bowe, Stuey Jones, Chrissy Bowe, and manager David Carrington all scored for Mersey Royal Vets, who now require just one point from their final two fixtures to clinch the league. They first turn their attention to Bank Holiday Monday’s Life Members Cup final against Handbridge.

In the Doug Johnson Cup final, Hartford Vets caused an upset by defeating Sefton Vets 4-1. Despite Sefton Vets taking an early lead, a red card in the 20th minute changed the momentum. Hartford Vets took full advantage, with doubles from both Craig Millington and Mike Jones securing the trophy.

Cheshire Vikings Vets are the Tarvin Precision Vets Division Five champions after a 7-2 victory over second-placed Port Sunlight Vets. Stuart Hardman led the scoring with five goals, supported by Michael Large and Shaun Anderson. Matty Nayland provided the goals for Port Sunlight Vets.

In Division Three, Upton JFC recorded an 8-2 win against Parkfield. Luke Williamson scored a hat-trick, while Matt Norton and Ben Walley both netted twice and Shaun Anderson added a single. Port Sunlight replied through Danny McDowell and Neil Blackmore.

Pictured - Hartford Vets, who won the Tom Gerraghty Trophy on Saturday beating Sefton Vets 4 - 1.

Picture Credit - Bob Shaw