Tag: Northern League

FA CUP FACTFILE: All hail the last 16 heroes!

Maidstone United are the lowest ranked side for 46 years to make the last 16 of the FA Cup and only the 11th Non-League club ever to make it this far since the current structure was adopted for the 1925-26 season.

The big blue card debate

When it first got introduced we had one every other game, now it’s very rarely used, referees have this tool but don’t use it any more. They’ve gradually lost interest in enforcing it, like the six second rules for the goalkeeper holding the ball.

NORTHERN LEAGUE

■ THE return of waterlogged pitches ruled out all but four games across the two divisions, three of them taking […]

NORTHERN LEAGUE

■ TOW LAW TOWN were close to only their second point of the season when they were undone by captain […]

It’s the end of an era for sad Marske United

Marske United are no longer a Northern Premier League club after their financial battle to keep their season going fell short of its target – but departing boss Graeme Lee says their long-term survival is paramount.

UNITED BACK IN BUSINESS

By Jon Couch REVITALISED Brandon United are relishing the opportunity of continuing their season after withdrawing their resignation from the […]

TONY INCENZO: What a year it has been!

I’VE travelled far and wide to watch nearly 70 matches across the Non-League scene during 2023. From the far north of England to deepest Devon, I’ve had some great adventures along the way. Here are my top 10 highlights…

NORTHERN LEAGUE

■ THIRD-PLACED West Auckland Town extended their winning run to nine games as Joshua Scott’s penalty, plus Gary Brown and […]

NORTHERN LEAGUE

■ SHILDON missed the chance to cut the gap on leaders Bishop Auckland to one point as they suffered a […]

NORTHERN LEAGUE

■ THE weather affected the league programme for the fourth consecutive week – but the three games that went ahead […]