Premier Preview: Turbulence at the top
Northern Premier League - Premier Premier Preview: Turbulence at the top By James Gordon

Midweek action saw Buxton leapfrog over South Shields to occupy the top spot in the Northern Premier League Premier Division, but this weekend's results could see that all change once again.

Buxton auction match worn shorts to raise money for Ukraine
Buxton Buxton auction match worn shorts to raise money for Ukraine By James Gordon

Buxton have decided to put their match worn shorts on auction to raise money for those affected in Ukraine.

Premier Round-up: Buxton move within one point of the top
Northern Premier League - Premier Premier Round-up: Buxton move within one point of the top By James Gordon

Buxton have moved within just one point of league leaders South Shields as they cruised home with a 4-0 victory against Bamber Bridge in this weekend’s Northern Premier League Premier Division.

Premier Preview: Top 4 separated by 4 points
Northern Premier League - Premier Premier Preview: Top 4 separated by 4 points By James Gordon

The composition at the top of the table is volatile heading into this weekend’s Northern Premier League Premier Division fixtures as the top four teams are separated by just four points.

Kevin Phillips looking ahead despite late defeat to Ashton United
South Shields Kevin Phillips looking ahead despite late defeat to Ashton United By James Gordon

South Shields head coach, Kevin Phillips, was disappointed by his team's performance against Ashton United, but says that he must shift his focus to the weekend now.

Premier Division Preview: 6-pointer in the Cheshire derby
Northern Premier League - Premier Premier Division Preview: 6-pointer in the Cheshire derby By James Gordon

Two Cheshire sides hoping to stave off relegation will do battle tonight as Nantwich Town host Witton Albion.

Premier Division Round-up: JJ Hooper moves South Shields three points clear at the top
Northern Premier League - Premier Premier Division Round-up: JJ Hooper moves South Shields three points clear at the top By James Gordon

It was a weekend to remember for South Shields’ forward JJ Hooper who helped his team push closer to the title by scoring all four goals for his side in their 4-2 victory at home to Nantwich Town.

Premier Division Round-up: Table shifts as Buxton take the top spot
Northern Premier League - Premier Premier Division Round-up: Table shifts as Buxton take the top spot By James Gordon

In a weekend plagued by weather woes due to Storm Eunice leaving only three games to be played, it was Buxton who would leapfrog to the top of the table with a 1-0 victory against Gainsborough Trinity.

Rydel rejoins Radcliffe from Salford
Radcliffe Rydel rejoins Radcliffe from Salford By James Gordon

Ben Rydel has rejoined Radcliffe on a short-term loan from Salford City.

Premier Division Round-up: One point separates the top two
Northern Premier League - Premier Premier Division Round-up: One point separates the top two By James Gordon

The gap at the top of the Northern Premier League Premier Division is down to just one point after South Shields claimed a 2-1 victory against Atherton Collieries.

Sunderland AFC stalwart John Cooke honoured with testimonial at South Shields FC
South Shields Sunderland AFC stalwart John Cooke honoured with testimonial at South Shields FC By James Gordon

A star-studded line-up is set to take to the pitch as former Sunderland AFC kitman John Cooke is honoured with a special match at the home of South Shields FC.

Premier Division Preview: 6 pointer title clash
Northern Premier League - Premier Premier Division Preview: 6 pointer title clash By James Gordon

It’s third versus second in a fixture which could change the outlook of the title race in the Northern Premier League Premier Division this weekend.

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