Mellor edge seven-goal Premier tie
LANCASHIRE AND CHESHIRE LEAGUE THE L&C AFL enjoyed a competitive second week which saw 33 fixtures completed across eight divisions, despite the postponement of 10 matches due to teams self-isolating.
PREMIER Division IN what looks like a highly competitive division, Mellor Firsts were made to work by Dom Doyle, edging a seven-goal thriller 4-3 to go top after two wins from two. Salford Vics are two points back in second place after a sensational individual performance from Joe Acton, who scored five in a 6-3 win at High Lane. Ben Rhodes netted a consolation brace for the hosts.
Abacus Media’s first game at their new home of Trinity HS ended in a 1-1 draw with South Manchester, who picked up their first point of the season, while Manchester Polonia and Irlam Tiger FC also couldn’t be separated, drawing 2-2.
DIVISION One STRETFORD Paddock lead the way in Division One after a fine 3-1 comeback win against a very capable and lively De La Salle.
Hadfield Athletic are hot on their heels, and maintained their 100% start to the season after a hard-fought 4-2 win over Trafford United.
Newton put last week’s narrow defeat behind them with a comprehensive 5-2 victory over Signol Old Boys, while Didsbury earned their first win of the season by thrashing Urmston Town 6-2.
Bury Amateurs and Moston Brook drew 3-3.
DIVISION Two OLD Stretfordians’ revival after relegation continued, as they cemented their place at the top of the table by hammering Oldham Vics 7-2. Chadderton Cott hit four without reply against Signol Athletic to move second, while
Stoconians marked their first game this season with a 5-2 win over Shaw Athletic.
Mellor Seconds and South Manchester seconds opened their seasons with a 1-1 draw, while Bedians went down 2-1 at home to Salford Vics reserves.
DIVISION Three HOOLEY Bridge Celtic prop up the division after their second successive heavy defeat. They were sunk 6-0 by Stoconians reserves, who moved to the summit.
DIVISION A THERE were only two games in Division A but Stockport Sats stay top after goals from Darren Walsh and Alex Dooley consigned Old Stretfordians reserves to a 2-1 defeat. In the other game, Deans Youth picked up their first win this term, beating Moston Brook reserves 4-2.
DIVISION B HEATON Mersey and Chadderton Cott reserves cancelled each other out in their opening fixtures with a 2-2 draw
DIVISION C AFC Stockport Warriors took the derby day spoils, hammering Stoconians third team 5-1 which leaves them rooted to the foot of the table, and in the division’s other game, Salford Storm reserves deservedly defeated Govan Athletic 3-0.
DIVISION D GREATER Manchester FC recorded the L&C’s biggest win of the weekend by hitting double figures in a 10-1 win at Stoconians fourth team to mark the start of their season in style. IRLAM Tiger A triumphed 6-1 at Chadderton Park reserves while Shaw Athletic reserves left FC Bury Aces with a 7-3 win.
Whalley Range A were narrowly defeated 2-1 by Moston Brook fourth team, and Deans Youth reserves are top of the league after their 5-1 rout of Rochdale Galaxy.