The North West Counties Football League

Week 6: Preview Fri 4th September 2026 | Match Previews By Ben Wilkinson PREMIER DIVISION Charnock Richard vs Barnoldswick Town Charnock Richard come into the weekend in 9th position and are now unbeaten in their last three, while Barnoldswick sit in 13th with as many as five draws to their name already this term.

Another week, another series of matches from the NWCFL. Let's run through the best and worst of what the last week has had to offer. 1. Goals galore on Bank Holiday Monday There’s little better than watching a football game on a bank holiday, and most fans who attended any NWCFL matches on this past Monday will have gotten their money’s worth.

The latest player movements and registrations around the NWCFL over the last week, from Sunday 23/08/2026 to Saturday 29/08/2026.

The NWCFL can announce another raft of fixture amendments. There have been a number of changes either agreed between clubs or moved due to clashes with other events at the grounds. The full list of changes is below: The NWCFL can announce another raft of fixture amendments. There have been a number of changes either agreed between clubs or moved due to clashes with other events at the grounds. The full list of changes is below:

Premier Division: Amidst another busy weekend of action in the NWCFL, Barnoldswick Town showed great resilience to come back from behind more than once in a 3-2 win against table-topping Burscough. Following the game, joint manager Gerry Harrison said: "It was a close game, and we fought hard. Both teams enjoyed good periods throughout. "Picking up our first three points of the season is testament to the hard work that the lads have put it since Lewis and I have come in.

A change at the top of the League was announced at the AGM last weekend as Vice Chairman and Grading Chairman Geoff Wilkinson has decided to take a step back from his current roles. Geoff advised League Chairman Chris Stirrup and Secretary John Deal early in January that he would be reducing his time spent on League duties. He has been involved with the League since 1982 (the very first season!) when he was promoted to Referee on the League.

PREMIER DIVISION . We have a new leader in the Premier Division with Nelson moving to top spot after a 5-2 win over Abbey Hey. Max Cane hit a first half hat-trick to help put them 4-0 ahead at the break, and they increased this lead in the second half before Abbey grabbed two late consolation goals. Previous leaders Burscough twice led at Barnoldswick Town, but the home side turned things around with Kuda Chingwaro hitting what proved the winner with 18 minutes remaining.

The North West Counties Football League is looking for dedicated volunteers and experienced administrators to work for the League in helping with the day-to-day running of the competition. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp If you have a skill that you believe would benefit The North West Counties Football League, then email jobs@nwcfl.com Crewe FC are looking for a Sports Therapist or Physiotherapist to support our First Team throughout the 2026/27 season.

Are you looking for a job at one of our clubs? A number of vacancies have arised at a couple of our clubs that you may be interested in. First Division North side Garstang have two roles, one being a First Team Match Co-ordinator and the other being a Media Assistant. First Division South side Crewe are looking for a Sports Therapist or Physiotherapist, with the possibilty of developing their own sports therapy/physiotherapy service from the club.

Another week, another series of matches from the NWCFL. Let's run through the best and worst of what the last week has had to offer. 1. And then there were three in the FA Cup The Emirates FA Cup Preliminary Round was the key feature of the weekend for a total of nine NWCFL sides. Of those nine, three now remain in English Football’s Oldest Cup Competition.