Step 4

GROVE SURVIVE BUCKS’ CHARGE

by
The Non-League Football Paper Team
27 April 2025

DIV 1 WEST
BOOTLE 3 KIDSGROVE ATH 3
By Brendan Doyle

BOOTLE and Kidsgrove Athletic played out a thrilling draw, with the visitors securing their Northern Premier League West survival.
Bootle started fast, taking a 16th-minute lead when Ben Hodkinson finished into the far corner. Jack Lenehan forced a good save from the Kidsgrove keeper, while Courtney Duffus spurned two chances to extend the lead.
Kidsgrove equalised after the stroke of half time as Jimmy Garlick headed home, despite Bootle’s dominance.
After the break, Kingsley Adu Gyamfi saw two chances go begging before f...

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