Sunday 18 October Youth Report

Gregson Lane made it five wins out of five with a 5-1 victory at Bamber Bridge Utd in Youth Division Purple, a feat all the more impressive considering that Bamber Bridge led 1-0 at the break. New Longton Rovers turned a 2-2 half-time scoreline against Ribbleton YFC into a 3-2 success. Leyland Albion won 4-1 at home to Cadley and there was a 3-3 draw between Brinscall Village and Myerscough.

There were two home wins and two away successes in Youth Division Yellow. Penwortham St Teresa’s YFC are top with five win from five, they defeated Astley & Buckshaw Juniors U17 White 3-0. Sir Tom Finney YFC are third, they won 6-1 at JDL and Longridge Town U17 are fourth after victory over Leyland Pirates. Leyland BTR won 5-2 against SRDC U17 Purples.

Leaders Clitheroe Wolves weren’t in action in Youth Division Green but that allowed the likes of Astley & Buckshaw Utd and Longridge Town U18 to close the gap. Astley & Buckshaw won 4-1 at home to Charnock Richard and Longridge triumphed by the same scoreline at home against Turton. There were draws for Padiham 1-1 with Nelson and Darwen U17 tied 2-2 with Burnley United.