11am 1 June 2025
Eccles Sunday League
Parkwyddn 8 Wellington 3 (att 12)
It's early days in the Eccles Sunday League's summer season, and both these sides began the day having won two and lost two of their opening four fixtures.
A close game looked likely, and the action got off to a quick start when Parkwyddn took the lead with a goal timed by the referee at just 26 seconds. Wellington equalised though and at that stage there looked little between the sides.
Parkwyddn went back in front about 10 minutes before half time, and within a minute they scored again for 3-1. Wellington pulled one back before the break but the momentum was against them.
The home side opened the second period with another quick goal, although Wellington soon cut the deficit back to 4-3. As the second half went on Parkwyddn were well on top, but hampered by poor finishing.
A goal looked certain though, and they finally got it with nine minutes left. Just a minute later they had a penalty. The spot kick was saved but before Wellington could clear the danger they'd conceded a sixth.
In the few remaining minutes Wellington's resistance crumbled, and Parkwyddn scored twice more to complete a comprehensive win.
This was one of two Eccles Sunday League games played on adjacent pitches at the Brookhouse Playing Fields in Eccles. Neither was on the pitch where I'd seen a Lancashire Amateur League game back in 1997, so I may return for more pitch ticking next weekend.
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