Week 3: Summary
Sun 16th August 2026 | Match Reviews | By Martin Fallon
ISUZU FA VASE FIRST QUALIFYING ROUND
Trafford's first FA Vase tie since 2007 saw them cruise into the next round after a 3-0 win at Armthorpe Welfare. Bile Ahmed put them ahead on the stoke of half time and added the third in the final minute, with Kyle Worsley getting the other for Trafford midway through the half.
Dudley Town are also through after a 3-0 win over Alsager Town, but the biggest win of the day belonged to Eccleshall who beat Allscott Heath 4-0.
First Division South side Barnton pulled off a shock as they won 2-1 away at Premier Division side Irlam. Another win against a higher side came as First Division North side Colne won 2-1 at Premier Division Barnoldswick Town.
FC St Helens are safely through after a 2-0 win at Ashton Athletic with Darwen also pulled off a fine away win as they won 2-1 at NCEL side Winterton Rangers. A big away win saw Litherland REMYCA win 4-1 at Maine Road, Cameron Taylor scoring twice for Remy.
Five games went to penalties with four of our sides progressing. First Division South side Telford Town beat Midland Premier side Darlaston Town 6-5 from the spit after a 1-1 draw, with Foley Meir winning 4-2 on penalties after a goalless draw with Redditch Borough.
Atherton LR surrendered a two goal lead to draw 2-2 with Cammell Laird 1907 but won 3-1 from the spot, whilst Charnock Richard drew 1-1 at Appleby Frodingham before winning 4-3 on penalties.
The only side not to progress were Euxton Villa, who conceded in stoppage time to draw 2-2 at Retford before losing 6-5 from the spot.
Abbey Hulton United won 3-0 at Stafford Town with Wythenshawe Town winning by the same scoreline at Cheadle Heath Nomads. Wednesfield Community went down 4-1 at home to Sutton United, with Studley beating Market Drayton Town 3-1. Northwich Victoria were 2-0 winners at New Mills.
Former NWCFL side Kendal Town beat Steeton 2-1, with Flixton losing their first Vase game since reformation as they lost 4-2 at home to Worsborough Bridge Athletic. Two time finalists Glossop North End went down 2-0 at home to Staveley Miners Welfare, with Boldon Community Association beating Longridge Town 2-1.
PREMIER DIVISION .
There were just three games in the Premier Division this afternoon with Burscough's 100% winning start coming to an end with a 2-1 home defeat by Droylsden..Cody Artwell and Jordan Barnet scored either side of half time for the Bloods, with Deacon Smalley grabbing a consolation in stoppage time.
It was the same scoreline at Chadderton who beat Nelson 2-1, with the other game ending 1-1 between Abbey Hey and Prestwich Heys, both goals there coming in the first half.
There is one more Premier Division game of the day as FC Isle of Man host Ramsbottom United. .
FIRST DIVISION NORTH
Garstang won their first game of the season with a 3-0 win at home to AFC Knowsley. After five successive losses, it was a hat-trick from Weslie Bajraliu that proved the difference.
Brandon Collins grabbed a brace for Holker Old Boys as they beat Ashton Town 3-0, with Nathan Salisbury also scoring twice for Halewood Apollo in their 4-2 win at Thornton Cleveleys.
Spencer Lucas hit two for Fulwood Amateurs as they won 4-1 at Ashville, with Maghull coming from behind to win 2-1 at Uppermill, a result that moves them top of the table.
FIRST DIVISION SOUTH
AFC Bridgnorth made it three wins from four games as they came from behind to beat Crewe 4-1, Nehemia Zazi hitting two late goals for the Shropshire side.
Shawbury United beat Widnes 3-2 in an extraordinary game with all goals coming in the first half, the home side taking the lead at the break after trailing when the added time board went up.
Bilston Town won 3-0 at Brereton Social, whilst Wolverhampton Casuals top the table after a 1-0 win at Dawley Town.
Week 3: Summary
Sun 16th August 2026 | Match Reviews
By Martin Fallon
ISUZU FA VASE FIRST QUALIFYING ROUND
Trafford's first FA Vase tie since 2007 saw them cruise into the next round after a 3-0 win at Armthorpe Welfare. Bile Ahmed put them ahead on the stoke of half time and added the third in the final minute, with Kyle Worsley getting the other for Trafford midway through the half.
Dudley Town are also through after a 3-0 win over Alsager Town, but the biggest win of the day belonged to Eccleshall who beat Allscott Heath 4-0.
First Division South side Barnton pulled off a shock as they won 2-1 away at Premier Division side Irlam. Another win against a higher side came as First Division North side Colne won 2-1 at Premier Division Barnoldswick Town.
FC St Helens are safely through after a 2-0 win at Ashton Athletic with Darwen also pulled off a fine away win as they won 2-1 at NCEL side Winterton Rangers. A big away win saw Litherland REMYCA win 4-1 at Maine Road, Cameron Taylor scoring twice for Remy.
Five games went to penalties with four of our sides progressing. First Division South side Telford Town beat Midland Premier side Darlaston Town 6-5 from the spit after a 1-1 draw, with Foley Meir winning 4-2 on penalties after a goalless draw with Redditch Borough.
Atherton LR surrendered a two goal lead to draw 2-2 with Cammell Laird 1907 but won 3-1 from the spot, whilst Charnock Richard drew 1-1 at Appleby Frodingham before winning 4-3 on penalties.
The only side not to progress were Euxton Villa, who conceded in stoppage time to draw 2-2 at Retford before losing 6-5 from the spot.
Abbey Hulton United won 3-0 at Stafford Town with Wythenshawe Town winning by the same scoreline at Cheadle Heath Nomads. Wednesfield Community went down 4-1 at home to Sutton United, with Studley beating Market Drayton Town 3-1. Northwich Victoria were 2-0 winners at New Mills.
Former NWCFL side Kendal Town beat Steeton 2-1, with Flixton losing their first Vase game since reformation as they lost 4-2 at home to Worsborough Bridge Athletic. Two time finalists Glossop North End went down 2-0 at home to Staveley Miners Welfare, with Boldon Community Association beating Longridge Town 2-1.
PREMIER DIVISION .
There were just three games in the Premier Division this afternoon with Burscough's 100% winning start coming to an end with a 2-1 home defeat by Droylsden..Cody Artwell and Jordan Barnet scored either side of half time for the Bloods, with Deacon Smalley grabbing a consolation in stoppage time.
It was the same scoreline at Chadderton who beat Nelson 2-1, with the other game ending 1-1 between Abbey Hey and Prestwich Heys, both goals there coming in the first half.
There is one more Premier Division game of the day as FC Isle of Man host Ramsbottom United. .
FIRST DIVISION NORTH
Garstang won their first game of the season with a 3-0 win at home to AFC Knowsley. After five successive losses, it was a hat-trick from Weslie Bajraliu that proved the difference.
Brandon Collins grabbed a brace for Holker Old Boys as they beat Ashton Town 3-0, with Nathan Salisbury also scoring twice for Halewood Apollo in their 4-2 win at Thornton Cleveleys.
Spencer Lucas hit two for Fulwood Amateurs as they won 4-1 at Ashville, with Maghull coming from behind to win 2-1 at Uppermill, a result that moves them top of the table.
FIRST DIVISION SOUTH
AFC Bridgnorth made it three wins from four games as they came from behind to beat Crewe 4-1, Nehemia Zazi hitting two late goals for the Shropshire side.
Shawbury United beat Widnes 3-2 in an extraordinary game with all goals coming in the first half, the home side taking the lead at the break after trailing when the added time board went up.
Bilston Town won 3-0 at Brereton Social, whilst Wolverhampton Casuals top the table after a 1-0 win at Dawley Town.
