Mossley turn over New Mills

THE bad weather took its toll over Christmas, with two of three scheduled fixtures postponed.

Mossley was the only local outfit to see action, and won 3-1 at High Peak neighbours New Mills on Boxing Day.

The Lilywhites were worthy winners on a cold, wet afternoon at Church Lane, with a Danny Grimshaw own goal, Sam Robinson and Matty Purcell handing the visitors a 3-0 advantage by the 70-minute mark.

Grimshaw added a consolation goal for the well-beaten Millers in stoppage-time at the end.

The result lifted the Lilywhites temporarily into 10th place in the Evo-Stik League Division One North table.

Yesterday’s scheduled home fixture against Bamber Bridge was postponed due to a frozen Seel Park pitch. Mossley are next due to play on New Year’s Day, as hosts to bottom side Padiham.



SATURDAY’S eagerly-anticipated North-West Counties League First Division clash between Chadderton and Oldham Boro was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.

In-form Chadderton return to action on Saturday when they travel to Rochdale Town.

Struggling Boro are due to host Atherton Collieries on the same day.