First Division North Preview: 10th August 2019

Fri 9th August 2019 | General
By David Brindle

Prestwich Heys host frontrunners Ashton Town who've scored eight and conceded one in their two victories so far this season.

Jon Lyons' side have lost their opening two games and face one of the in-form sides in the division on Saturday.

Behind Ashton Town on goal difference are AFC Darwen, and they face Atherton LR who've suffered one defeat in their opening two games.

Emley AFC picked up their first win at home to Chadderton and they travel to Bacup Borough who have lost their first two games of the season.

Daisy Hill beat Bacup Borough on the opening day but lost 3-0 to Ashton Town on Tuesday. They host a St Helens Town team who's game against Holker Old Boys was postponed on Thursday.

Holker are bottom and have lost two from two. They'll welcome Golcar United who've won their only game in the NWCFL so far.

READ MORE: Golcar a hit on and off the field

Nelson, 4th in the table before the weekend, face 14th placed AFC Blackpool at Little Wembley with Blackpool looking for their first win.

Chadderton suffered defeat in their trip to AFC Emley after a win on opening day and they travel to Pilkington who are searching for their first NWCFL win.

Cleator Moor Celtic beat Pilkington on the opening day and after a draw midweek with AFC Blackpool, they face a trip to a Shelley team that have won their only game of the season against Garstang a week ago.

 

Our Sponsors & Partners

Our Sponsors & Partners