Northern Premier League

LUKE MAKES IT CHILDS’ PLAY…

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
2 November 2025

DIV 1 MIDLANDS
By Will Whyte

LICHFIELD CITY 3
BOURNE TOWN 2
LICHFIELD City got the better of Bourne Town in a thrilling encounter at Tyre Trade Community Stadium.
The hosts broke the deadlock in the 12th minute, Luke Childs setting up Harry Wakefield who fired home from 18 yards.
Seven minutes later, City doubled their lead with a delightful chip from Keiran Francis. Bourne created three good chances before the break but failed to convert them.
Four minutes into the second half, they got their goal, Tom Siddons tapping home a rebound after Brendon Bunn had parried Sam Bayly ...

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