N/West Division Preview: Three teams continue to search for first league points

By James Gordon

Three teams in the Pitching In Northern Premier League N/West Division continue to search for their first league points of the campaign. Here’s the latest preview…

At the bottom of the table, Ossett United travel to Ramsbottom United who sit third in the league table with an unbeaten start to the season and three wins from three.

The two sides have already met this season in the FA Trophy first qualifying round, with the Rams progressing with a 2-0 victory with goals from Sefton Gonzales and
Luke Thompson.

Ramsbottom also recently announced that Harry Gagan has re-joined the club.

Sefton Gonzales featuring for Rams

Sefton Gonzales featuring for Rams

Elsewhere looking for first league points, City of Liverpool travel to Brighouse Town, who have one draw and two losses so far this season. City of Liverpool recently announced that manager Craig Robinson has departed the club, with applications now open for the role.

Widnes are the only team to have just played one league game so far this campaign, sitting in 17th spot, and they host Colne who sit fifth with three wins from four.

Marine, who got off the mark with a win over Widnes on Wednesday, host Tadcaster Albion, who progressed to the FA Cup third round qualifiers following a 4-3 win on penalties against Mossley. They face Darlington in the next round.

At the top of the table, Clitheroe remain undefeated with three wins and one draw, defeating Mossley 3-1 in the mid-week league action. David Lynch’s side travel to Runcorn Linnets, who sit mid-table.

In second spot, Dunston host Prescott Cables, while Marske United face Trafford.

Pickering Town recently added Harry Jessop on loan from Scunthorpe United, and the Pikes host Kendal Town.

Workington recorded their first league win of the season last Saturday against City of Liverpool, and followed up with a mid-week victory over Colne. They host Mossley, who sit just three places behind their opponents this weekend.

Where next?

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