Northern Premier League

SKELMERSDALE UTD 2 BOOTLE 4

by
The Non-League Football Paper Team
16 April 2023

DIV 1 WEST
By Gordon Johnson

■ THE hosts started quickest out of the blocks with Elliot Morris capitalising on some poor early defending to put the hosts ahead after three minutes.
Bootle responded quickly though with Jack McGowan levelling three minute later, before McGowan added his and Bootle’s second after 29 minutes.
Seven minutes into the second half McGowan rose unopposed at the far post to head home for his hat-trick.
Ex-Skem player Andrew Owens extended the lead further after 73 minutes, before the hosts were rewarded for their response at the death with...

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