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Saturday football: Tulips held by Belper as Tigers and Pinchbeck are left kicking their heels

Spalding United were held to a 1-1 draw by Belper Town in Evo-Stik NPL First Division South on Saturday, while Holbeach United and Pinchbeck United were without a game. On a day hit by freezing temperatures and adverse weather, Spalding took a first-half lead thanks to Danny Brooks’ first-half penalty (18). However, Belper levelled on 62 minutes thanks to a ...

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PDFL football: Sutton Bridge back to winning ways, Harrox Reserves fire five in derby

Two goals from Sam Cooper fired Sutton Bridge United to a 3-2 victory over Warboys Town in the ChromaSport PDFL Premier Division on Saturday. Joe Sutton was also on the mark for hosts Bridge at Memorial Park, with Matt Brown and Ben Duncan hitting back for Warboys. That victory keeps Sutton Bridge seventh in the table, three points off fourth ...

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WEEKEND FIXTURES: The snow is forcing postponements across the board

Much of this weekend’s outdoor sport is likely to be postponed due to the heavy snowfall over the past few days. In football, Spalding United’s trip to Sheffield FC in Evo-Stik NPL First Division South was called off on Friday morning. Pinchbeck United’s fixture at Thrapston Town in ChromaSport UCL Division was also postponed on Thursday afternoon, while Holbeach United’s ...

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PDFL round-up: Semi-final defeats for mauled Moulton Harrox and unlucky Holbeach United Reserves

Moulton Harrox were handed a sensational 6-1 home drubbing by Premier Division rivals Netherton United in the semi-final of the President Premier Shield. Joe Townsend was Harrox’s scorer in the Broad Lane beating, with Zack Fisher (3), Karl Gibbs, Callum Madigan and Ryan Wood on target for Premier Division leaders Netherton. Holbeach United Reserves were also beaten in the last ...

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Saturday football: Maltby sends Pinchbeck 13 clear, Tigers and Tulips both held at home

Relentless Pinchbeck United moved 13 points clear at the top of ChromaSport UCL Division One with a 1-0 win at Rushden and Higham United on Saturday, while Holbeach United were held 1-1 by Leicester Nirvana in the Premier Division and Spalding United drew 0-0 with Market Drayton United in Evo-Stik NPL First Division South. Starting with the Knights, Ollie Maltby’s ...

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Saturday football: Big victories for Holbeach and Pinchbeck, but Spalding are beaten

Both Holbeach United and Pinchbeck United enjoyed important wins in their bid for ChromaSport UCL silverware on Saturday, but their was more away misery for Spalding United in Evo-Stik NPL First Division South. Starting with Holbeach, Spencer Tinkler struck a late winner to give them a potentially pivotal 2-1 success at ON Chenecks in the UCL Premier Division. Danny Brooks ...

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PDFL round-up: Trophy-hunters Harrox seal yet another semi-final date, alleged assault after Sutton loss

Moulton Harrox’s relentless pursuit of silverware this season shows no sign of stopping after they booked a place in the semi-final of the PFA Senior Cup on Saturday. ChromaSport PDFL Premier Division title favourites Harrox, who have already booked a place in the final of the Lincs FA Junior Cup, beat Deeping Rangers 3-2 at Broad Lane over the weekend. ...

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Saturday football: Holbeach United pay the penalty in draw, more cup success for Moulton Harrox

Holbeach United slipped to fourth in the ChromaSport UCL Premier Division table on Saturday after dropping points at home to Wellingborough Town. While nearest rivals Yaxley, Newport Pagnell Town and Wisbech Town were all smashing six goals in wins, the Tigers were held to a 1-1 draw by the Doughboys at Carter’s Park. After a goalless first period that saw ...

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On-song Moulton Harrox never needed to get out of second gear to book final at Sincil Bank

Moulton Harrox eased into the final of the Lincs FA Junior Cup with a routine 5-0 victory over Sleaford Sports on Saturday. Billed as strong favourites, Harrox had the Broad Lane semi-final wrapped up inside the opening 30 minutes thanks to strikes from Joe Townsend (18), Bobby Patterson (21) and Marcus Parry (29). Although they took their foot off the ...

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Saturday football: Super-sub Sanders sends Tigers top, five-star Harrox reach final

Charley Sanders bagged a 93rd-minute winner to give Holbeach United a 2-1 win over Harborough Town on Saturday – and a place at the top of the ChromaSport UCL Premier Division table. The Tigers led 1-0 at the break thanks to a George Zuerner strike from a Luke Avis cross on 18 minutes, but it looked like they’d have to ...

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PDFL football: Change of opponent for Moulton Harrox ahead of county semi-final

Moulton Harrox maintained their position at the top of the ChromaSport PDFL Premier Division table with a 2-1 home victory over Thorney on Saturday. First-half goals from Marcus Parry and Louis Steadman inside the opening 20 minutes did the job for Harrox at Broad Lane, although Thorney did hit back through Adam Scott. The victory sets Harrox up perfectly for ...

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Long Sutton provide cup shock in treble bid

Long Sutton Athletic’s hopes of a treble continued on Saturday as they shocked higher league opposition Thorney to reach the PFA Cup quarter-finals. Matty Oliver scored twice as the London Road outfit came from behind to beat Premier Division Thorney. In an even game Thorney took the lead in the first minute. Both sides created chances throughout the 90 minutes ...

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Eight different scorers for Moulton Harrox Reserves in 10-0 win

Moulton Harrox strolled into the next round of ChromaSport and Trophies Presidents Premier Cup with a 3-0 win over Whittlesey Athletic. Goals from Ian Bradbury, Marcus Parry and Bobby Patterson Ensured Moulton a safe passage to the next round. It was a good day all round for Moulton Harrox as their Reserves thrashed Langtoft United Reserves 10-0 at Broad Lane ...

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Saturday football: Pinchbeck stay clear with routine win, Spalding and Holbeach games postponed

Pinchbeck United extended their unbeaten run in ChromaSport UCL Division One with a 3-0 win over Thrapston Town on Saturday – but both Spalding United and Holbeach United saw their games postponed. The Knights cruised to a 3-0 win over lowly Thrapston at the Sir Halley Stewart Playing Field, with Tom Sergeant, Nick Bishop and Liam Ogden all netting. The ...

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PDFL round-up: Sandall’s top treble sinks Long Sutton in Shield derby as Harrox progress

A hat-trick from Martin Sandall fired Moulton Harrox to a 4-2 victory at South Holland rivals Long Sutton Athletic on Saturday. Striker Sandall bagged a first-have brace to give Harrox a 2-0 half-time in the Chairman Championship Shield clash at London Road, before completing his treble after the break. Jack Wycherley then got in on the act for a Harrox ...

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Saturday football: Bad break for Dougill sees Tigers game abandoned, Bishop bags late winner for Pinchbeck

A horrible injury to Dan Dougill marred Saturday’s South Holland football – with the Holbeach United youngster suffering a broken leg. The bad break occurred in the second half of the Tigers’ ChromaSprt UCL Premier Division clash with Cogenhoe United and it caused the game to be abandoned. Holbeach were trailing 2-0 at the time, with the Cooks scoring through ...

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PDFL football: Moulton march into last four, Makate makes debut as Long Sutton shine

Goals from Louis Steadman and Danny Lambe-Hyner fired Moulton Harrox into the last four of the Lincs Junior Cup on Saturday as they defeated a strong Appleby Frodingham side 2-0 at Broad Lane. After a goalless first half, a long range free-kick from Louis Steadman gave ChromaSport PDFL Premier Division leaders Moulton a 1-0 lead early in the second half. ...

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Saturday football: Holbeach United go second with routine win, Moulton Harrox reach a semi-final

Holbeach United climbed up to second in the ChromaSport UCL Premier Division and Moulton Harrox booked their place in the last four of the Lincs Junior Cup on a postponement-ridden Saturday of action. The Tigers cruised to a 3-0 win over St Andrews thanks to first-half goals from Lewis Leckie, Danny Brooks and Joe Smith at Carter’s Park. That victory ...

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PDFL round-up: On-song Moulton Harrox end year as clear leaders

Moulton Harrox are top of the ChromaSport PDFL Premier Division tree at Christmas after beating rivals ICA Sports 3-1 on Saturday. Goals from Louis Steadman (penalty), Ashley Coddington and sub Joe Townsend were enough for Harrox at Broad Lane, although Sam Cross’ strike did ensure the Peterborough side only trailed 2-1 at the break. Nigel Steadman’s side, who have only ...

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Saturday football: Shackleton off the mark in Pinchbeck win, Tulips and Tigers see games postponed

Oli Shackleton netted his first Pinchbeck United goal on Saturday as Pinchbeck United moved seven points clear at the top of ChromaSport UCL Division One with a 3-0 victory at Bugbrooke St Michaels. On a day when a host of matches were postponed, the Knights were the only one of South Holland’s big three teams to be in action after ...

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