With the new season fast approaching, several of our featured football sides are competing in friendlies at the weekend.
Football
SATURDAY
Pre-Season Friendly:
Witton Albion v Stalybridge Celtic, Ashton United v Hanley Town, Abbey Hey v Hyde United, Avro v Mossley, Glossop North End v Huddersfield Town
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Ashton derby to support Willow Wood Hospice
Curzon Ashton’s match against local rivals Ashton United on Bank Holiday Monday will be dedicated to supporting Willow Wood Hospice.
All square in battle of the Robins
A second half equaliser from visiting winger Ash Hunter saw the battle of the two Robins teams finish all square at Hurst Cross after a much livelier second period.
Nash bounce back in style
Following a run of three defeats in four, Curzon Ashton bounced back in style on Tuesday night with a statement 4-0 win at high-flyers Warrington Town.
United View: Reds stunned by the Tigers
Manchester United opened their 2026/27 Premier League season over the weekend with a trip to newly promoted Hull City, and a match that many expected to be straightforward for Carrick’s Reds turned out to be anything but.
