Uppermill edged out

MIKE Kemble and Matt Poulter were on target for Uppermill as they lost 3-2 at Flockton in Division Three of the Huddersfield League.

But there was better news for Moorside, who triumphed 2-0 at Hade Edge.

Uppermill triumphed 3-2 at Junction in Reserves Division Three.


REJUVENATED Oldham Victoria continue their pursuit of Lancashire and Cheshire League Division Three glory when they welcome fellow promotion-chasers Trafford United to Failsworth School tomorrow (2.30pm).

Vics’ only loss in the league so far this season came way back in October, with eight wins and a draw since that time rocketing them to fourth place in the table. Vics won 4-2 at Heaton Mersey in their latest fixture.

In Division Two, AFC Oldham lost 2-1 at Urmston Sports Club, while Santos won 3-2 at Bury Amateurs reserves 3-2 in Division ‘A’.



ROYTON Town slipped two points off the pace at the top of the FBT Manchester League Premier Division after being held to a 3-3 home draw by mid-table Manchester Gregorians.

Avro picked up a useful point from a 2-2 draw at Atherton Town, while Springhead moved up to fifth in the standings thanks to a 3-1 win at Boothstown.

Hollinwood’s struggles in Division One continued with a 5-0 home thumping by Heywood St James’, while Uppermill’s reserves won 6-4 at Heywood St James’ reserves in Division Three.