Lilywhites beaten

FOOTBALL:

MOSSLEY suffered a 2-0 home defeat at the hands of Evo-Stik League Division One North promotion rivals Skelmersdale United last night.

The Lilywhites were dealt an early blow when player-manager Steve Halford limped off injured after 11 minutes. Two goals in quick succession from United’s Anthony Hickey (29) and Paul Woolcott (30) proved decisive.



OLDHAM Boro lost 4-1 at Trafford in the Manchester Premier Cup first round last night.

James Curley, who spurned a number of good opportunities, scored a late consolation for the visitors.