Luke Broughton presents his gallery from the Iron's 4-2 play-off semi-final victory over Chorley at the Attis Arena we use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behaviour or unique IDs on this site.  BUY YOUR MATCH DAY TICKETS HERE 🎟️ At Hope & Glory Sportswear we provide three measurements for all our garments (see illustrations above) Actual chest width: This is the the measurement across the front of the shirt from just underneath the armpit when laid flat Actual chest size: This refers to the actual measurement around the garment just underneath the armpit itself when worn – not your chest size Chest to fit size: This refers to the size of the shirt wearers chest Measuring Your Ideal “Actual Chest Width”.Find one of your existing t shirts or football shirts that know fits as you like and measure it from armpit to armpit This is what we refer to as the â€˜actual chest 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second-half But Scunthorpe delivered a hammer blow on the counter; former Chorley man Carlton Ubaezuonu produced a dazzling solo goal to make it 4-1 Kole Hall netted his second and his side’s with 12 minutes remaining giving the visitors hope and setting up a tense finale Andy Butler’s Scunthorpe side held firm under pressure seeing out the win to book their place in the final against either Kidderminster Harriers or Chester Bermuda footballer Kole Hall scored twice in Chorley’s 4-2 defeat away to Scunthorpe in the Vanarama National League North semi-final yesterday [May 3] Hall scored a first-half equaliser to make it 1-1 He also netted his side’s second to make it 4-2 in the 78th minute Hall scored 11 goals in 32 appearances for Chorley who finished fifth in the table this season Category: All, Sports XHTML: You can use these tags: <a href="" title=""> <abbr title=""> <acronym title=""> <b> <blockquote cite=""> <cite> <code> <del datetime=""> <em> <i> <q cite=""> <strike> <strong> Extended match highlights from DAZN from today's 4-2 win over Chorley as the Iron progress to the final of the play-offs It was home play-off action this afternoon for the Iron who welcomed quarter-final winners Chorley FC to the Attis Arena for what was predicted to be an intense clash on Scunthorpe’s home turf To get to this semi-final stage Chorley defeated King’s Lynn Town in midweek thanks to a goal from defender Mark Ellis this victory earned them a trip to a fresh Iron who came into the fixture on the back of a week of preparation There was to be just one change made to the Iron’s side who defeated Hereford last weekend as manager Andy Butler opted to grant Danny Whitehall a starting role as he returned from a sickness bug that kept him out of last week’s action Whitehall replaced inform Irishman Carlton Ubaezuonu who dropped to the bench along with six other Scunthorpe substitutes as the usual limit was increased for the fixture due to competition rules After a remarkable pre-match atmosphere that set the tone for proceedings the game was set underway with both teams looking nervy in the early exchanges Despite the tension around the stadium throughout the early exchanges the home support wouldn’t be made to wait long for the opening goal of the game when United flooded forward with serious attacking intent When Cal Roberts and Alfie Beestin linked up down the right-flank the space would open up for Beestin to whip a floated cross towards the back post the cross was dangerous and would bounce Infront of Chorley defender Adam Blakeman appearing to hit the full-backs hand referee Dean Watson allowed play to continue which allowed Whitehall to get a touch on the loose ball steering it past the Chorley goalkeeper and into the net for 1-0 Most had predicted that an early goal would be a decider in this fixture in the build-up but this wasn’t to be the case as within a matter of minutes the scores would be levelled up by the visitors The Magpies are renowned for their set-piece ability and would prove it once again when their first one of the day resulted in the equaliser it was a dangerous ball to the back post that found the goal scorer Kole Hall who nodded the ball beyond Ross Fitzsimons Following the leveller the Iron would get back to basics and begin to control proceedings After controlling the ball for some time possession would make its way from right to left as a direct switch of play was misjudged by Adam Henley and allowed Tyler Denton to run in behind the Chorley defence From a wide-angle Denton would look to smash a volley on target that appeared to be soaring into the top corner until it landed in the side netting much to scrambling goalkeeper Matt Urwin’s relief This would act as a warning shot from United who would come forward again in clinical fashion with 22 minutes on the clock One goal for the afternoon wouldn’t be enough for Whitehall who would double his tally with a composed finish from inside the area It was Roberts the provider as he somehow beat the Magpies offside trap before chopping inside to tee up the forward and Whitehall was never in doubt to mark his return with a goal With the score at 2-1 a third goal to give Butler’s boys the cushion they deserved was to be crucial and the dream would soon become a reality when Beestin’s winding run from off the left-flank allowed him to drive into the penalty area With his head raised to pick the perfect pass the versatile forward would spot the disguised run of Roberts in the area and when the ball eventually found him Roberts would apply a fantastic finish by steering the ball beyond Urwin and into the bottom corner This would be the final action of the first period and despite the two-goal advantage there was nerves around the stadium with the possibility of a play-off final with touching reach To begin the second-half the Magpies goal was clear as day with Andy Preece’s side flooding forward looking for a route back into the game after George Horbury’s early chance flew wide of the target from the edge of the area the Iron did a perfect job of keeping Chorley out with a brilliant physical display The game would remain without any major chances until the 67th minute the next goal was to be massive for the outcome of the remainder of the game and it would be United who found it through substitute Carlton Ubaezuonu After receiving the ball on the half-way line with his back to goal Ubaezuonu turned his marker and set off on a surging run towards the Chorley penalty area Once he'd made it inside his oppositions box he would chop the ball onto his stronger left-foot and produced a sensational strike into the bottom corner to strengthen Scunthorpe’s lead Chorley were in desperate search of a goal to give them hope and after several attempts that failed to bring them joy they would finally find a second in the scrappiest of fashions After substitute Mo Touray’s strike was well saved by Fitzsimons from almost point-blank range a scramble would ensue with both teams desperate for two different outcomes the Bermudan forward Hall would find himself with an inch of room and helped the ball home to reduce the deficit With the lead reduced to just two goals Scunthorpe could’ve crumbled under the pressure although they are a side with unquestionable character and went about reducing Chorley to minimal chances perfectly Although the defending became desperate at times United would stand firm right up until the final whistle and would eventually be granted their passage to the play-off final after a special performance from a special Scunthorpe team we are urging all supporters to travel to the Attis Arena and enter the stadium in plenty of time when we face Chorley on Saturday There will be a larger than usual crowd at the Attis Arena as we look for another bumper crowd on home soil. The turnstiles will be open from 1.30pm We also entertainment outside the venue ahead of the game which includes a DJ set and an external bar with the urge for supporters to arrive at a turnstile earlier to ensure you get in prior to kick-off although we endeavour to get all supporters into the ground as quickly and safely as possible there could be some delays close to kick-off as the crowd begins to grow We are advising early entry to the venue if possible Scunthorpe United would like to remind supporters the importance of their conduct when we host Chorley on Saturday Following an extensive investigation by the Football Association the Iron was charged with misconduct for a breach of FA Rule E21 in respect of the match It was alleged that Scunthorpe United failed to ensure that spectators and/or its supporters (and anyone purporting to be its supporters or followers) conduct themselves in an orderly fashion whilst attending the match it was alleged that Iron supporters behaved in a way which is improper threatening and/or provocative contrary to FA Rules E21.1; and/or encroach on to the pitch or commit any form of pitch incursion The club admitted the charge and provided a detailed statement in mitigation Having considered the club’s extensive submission the FA imposed a fine of ÂŁ2,000 and warned the club over its future conduct that it is an offence to enter the field of play and the use of pyrotechnics and the throwing of objects can all result in the club being charged and can also cause serious injury to spectators around you Co-owner and chair Michelle Harness said: "From the Board I would like to thank all supporters who have conducted themselves impeccably at the Attis Arena The messages we as a club have put out have resonated with you all and the lack of misconduct here has been commendable to not only you but everyone working behind the scenes to identify individuals who have previously caused harm “While we are massively looking forward to play-off semi-final encounter against Chorley looking forward to seeing the Attis Arena almost full in the home end and anticipating a brilliant atmosphere and occasion once more we are very mindful that one piece of misconduct can cause us hours and hours of resources to provide our observations evidence and defence to prevent or mitigate the charges to be imposed on the club - and ultimately cost us money too following the charge which was brandished by the Football Association an individual received a football banning order as a result of his actions during a fixture - don't let it be you this season." Attacking midfielder Alfie Beestin looks ahead to the Iron's massive semi-final encounter with Chorley FC After Chorley's narrow 1-0 win over King’s Lynn Town and Chester’s extra-time victory against Buxton Let’s take a look at the first of the semi-finals - and another huge crowd is expected Scunthorpe United will be thrilled they have home advantage - because their away form is what saw them miss out on the title on 90 points in comparison to Brackley Town’s 92 they know how important it is to be in front of their fans and have proven to be a tough nut to crack There’s been nothing to separate them in the league this season Any team with Mark Ellis at both ends are not there to make up the numbers Scunthorpe United:Callum Roberts: 20Danny Whitehall: 14Alfie Beestin: 8 Chorley:Mark Ellis: 12Mike Calveley: 11Kole Hall: 10Tom Carr: 10 Head to head: 24/08/24: Chorley 1-1 Scunthorpe United18/01/25: Scunthorpe United 2-2 Chorley Scunthorpe United: “We've now got two games to get into the National League with home advantage “Chorley are a very good team going forward excellent at set pieces so that's one aspect of their game “But the message to the players is just focus on ourselves again.” Chorley: “We've got into that mentality of when the pressure comes “We know that if you don't finish in those first three spots you're going to have a really tough away game and it doesn't get any tougher in our league a great stadium and the fans make it electric” Pitch Hero Ltd Registered in ENGLAND | WF3 1DR | Company Number - 636 1033 First team manager speaks following his side's 4-2 win over Chorley which sees the Iron move into the play-off final Sign our campaign for a grant funding review Some demolitions will clear the way for a new HQ building A long-held ambition to relocate Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service’s headquarters from Fulwood is part of plans to overhaul the leadership and development centre at Euxton Plans for the redevelopment of the facility are now lodged with Chorley Council in a project where the service is working with Equilibrium Architects Around 200 staff will be based at the site with around 50 trainees per day also using the facilities The professional team includes planner Plan A As Equilibrium explains in its design & access statement the outline application covers plans for new buildings and demolition of some existing buildings as the overall site is reorganised where previous development proposals were mainly restricted to the central part of the site buildings on site total around 84,000 sq ft Around 26,000 sq ft of that total is in line to come down There will be 109,000 sq ft of new development The LDC site has been used to train firefighters since 1946 after being acquired from the American air force the site is still largely set out as in the 1940s with most development since occurring on an ad hoc basis in 2011 an over-arching masterplan was introduced also taking into consideration its Green Belt location The most recent planning applications came in 2022 with a fleet garage extension and a breathing apparatus school Although a new HQ building was accounted for in the 2011 masterplan The demolition of Lancaster House will open up the centre of the site enabling the construction of a new service HQ building the site will be split into three zones: the eastern ‘dirty’ zone where dirt/smoke-generating activities and training props will be based; the ‘semi clean’ central area – where Lancaster House is along with a pond and a drill area; and the ‘clean’ western one Training props to ne included in the eastern zone include terraced housing and a multi-storey apartment block Although the whole of the site is within the Green Belt most of the land within the boundary is classed as ‘previously developed’ under which various types of development are supported in Chorley’s Local Plan More detailed plans will follow in a reserved matters application The plans as set out in the outline application can be viewed on Chorley’s planning portal with the reference 25/00357/OUTMAJ Read our comments policy Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Hope consideration will be given to traffic The housebuilder has secured approval for a 50-home sustainable scheme in Edenfield after the eight-acre plot was acquired from Peel Land Buildings on a depot owned by the local authority will be cleared and replaced by 10 townhouses and an apartment block Register for free North West property intelligence Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value" Join more than 13,000 property professionals and sign up to receive your free daily round-up of built environment news direct to your inbox By subscribing, you are agreeing to our Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy. Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_3" ).setAttribute( "value" CHORLEY came out on top in the Vanarama National League North playoff eliminator on Tuesday evening Mark Ellis’s 84th goal the difference between the two sides on the night but once the Magpies settled into the match Following an outswinging cross from Adam Blakeman Mark Ellis rose above the rest and saw his header cleared off the line by Josh Hmami just ten minutes into the game the ball fall kindly to Blakeman on the edge of the box who whipped it low and around the Linnets players but Paul Jones did well to make a fine stop which Scott Wilson met and flicked onto the back post with Ellis a whisker away from putting the ball in the back of the net a looping ball saw Ellis attempt a high flick header Jones eventually gathered after dropping it on the first attempt That would be the final chance of the half for the Magpies Chorley came out strong in the opening stages the visitors came close after a goalmouth scramble saw King's Lynn hit the post through Hmami from close range Chorley replied with a perfectly weighted pass by Courtney Senior which sent Tom Carr in one-on-one with Jones but the goalkeeper came out on top this time a moment of magic; Blakeman playing a smart ball from a free-kick to Kole Hall but Mark Ellis was there at the far-post to tap home the rebound but Chorley held firm to earn their place in the semi-finals away at Scunthorpe United on Saturday Scunthorpe United's printed programme for the Iron v Chorley this Weekend Scunthorpe United is delighted to offer a printed programme as it returns to the Attis Arena for the 2024-25 season Our 52-page production will still be available to purchase in our club shop and with sellers around the ground on matchday With first team manager Andy Butler's latest set of notes we also preview the National League North play-offs and look at the seasons stats so far we continue his historical column from the late John Staff You can purchase our programmes around the ground on matchday You can purchase online by clicking here. The club has taken the decision to return to a printed programme after a number of supporters expressed a desire for it to return Please note that we are attempting to make this venture financially viable and the only way a printed programme will continue is for supporters to support us by purchasing it The family of a man who died following a collision in Chorley have paid tribute to him sadly died after the Kawasaki ZX 600 he was riding travelling north from the town centre on Park Road lost control on a right-hand bend We were called at 5:30pm on Monday 14th April to the report of the collision Our thoughts remain with Scott’s loved ones as they continue to be supported by specially trained officers If you can help please call us on 101 quoting log 1044 of April 14th or email the Serious Collision Investigation Unit at [email protected] Copyright © Lancashire Constabulary 2025 The Iron will host the winners of Eliminator A (Chorley v King's Lynn Town) on Saturday 3pm kick-off for a place in the Vanarama National League North play-off final Ticket details will be confirmed in due course once all relevant parties have liaised with each other Three burglars who targeted homes across Chorley have been jailed for a total of 10 years Cameron Smith and Connor Evans entered gardens and porch areas of properties across Coppull and Charnock Richard on Sunday 15th December Following enquiries by the South Residential Burglary team the three men were arrested and after consultation with the Crown Prosecution Service attempted theft of a motor vehicle and going equipped for theft After pleading guilty to the offences at an earlier court hearing Chorley was sentenced to 6 years in prison         Andrew Smith                   Cameron Smith                    Connor Evans working with architect JTP and planner Newmark the Bengal Street depot will accommodate 62 new homes landscaped gardens and a buffer to the A6 and railway Chorley’s professional team also includes Stantec on fire and landscape architect The Environment Partnership This is one of three schemes included in Chorley’s successful ÂŁ20m Levelling Up Fund bid along with a new civic square in front of the town hall and refurbishment of council offices The 1.7-acre Bengal Street site lies around 400m north of Chorley town centre it is bound by Stump Lane to the south and a decommissioned gasholder to the north the apartment building will be positioned parallel to the A6 The townhouses will be in two short rows behind that with communal garden space in the middle along with parking Newmark further points out that Chorley cannot at present demonstrate a five-year housing supply The plans are now validated on Chorley’s planning portal and can be viewed with the reference 25/00330/CB3MAJ I hope they decontaminate that land properly first This will be the start of the downfall of Chorley please don’t become like every other town Another nail in Chorley’s coffin !!!! Chorley is in tremendous debt still the roads are an embarassment resembling a warzone and realistically cant and shouldnt build more houses unless as in charnock richard last year in which it is rumoured someone on the council recieved a ‘handshake’ in order that a certain develoment went ahead Good use of public money to spend a fortune on consultants shame a good garage to be replaced with more junk Chorley and King's Lynn Town are up first in the Eliminator stage with a place in Saturday's semi-final with Scunthorpe United up for grabs It's been a long old season in the National League North and we have just five games left Let's take a look at what is coming up tonight as the Magpies meet the Linnets Neither of these sides have spent all that much time outside of the top seven in truth this season with both at one point flirting with the idea of a title charge It's been a decent last couple of months for King's Lynn who - aside from two defeats - have looked like they mean business Chorley are good at home and score goals too - only Kidderminster Harriers have more than them this season which is no small part down to the surprise goalscoring prowess of defender Mark Ellis who has 12 to his name Chorley:Mark Ellis: 12Mike Calveley: 11Tom Carr: 10Kole Hall: 10King's Lynn Town: Johnny Margetts: 10Gold Omotayo: 10Ross Crane: 6 Chorley:“You'd probably think there's a bit of pressure on us but it's going to be tough and we look forward to the challenge." King's Lynn Town:“Its gonna be incredibly tough but we have a chance - in isolated games we can beat anybody they're always in the play-offs and they know what it takes They've got lots of experience and lots of time together as a group “Home advantage is massive in the play-offs especially when you have good home form which Chorley have.” “It's never an easy place to go and we know the odds are stacked against us so we've just got to prepare the best we can and go up there and look to put in a big performance.” "I do think we're underdogs yeah massively but I like being the underdog." A frenetic contest on the road saw the Seals defeated at Victory Park The afternoon started in brilliant fashion for Chester when a Tom Peers brace from close-range had earned a two-goal lead Chorley fought back though and claimed all three points courtesy of goals from Tom Carr Calum McIntyre’s men took advantage of a fast start in Lancashire when Peers finished from close-range in the 13th minute to give the Yellows a crucial lead Taelor O’Kane turned in midfield before he threaded a wonderful ball through to Dan Turner who played a low cross into the six-yard box and Peers finished with composure The Seals had flown out of the traps at Victory Park and one became two just eight minutes later as our number seven repeated his feat from last January and netted two first-half strikes Debutant Tom Leak laid an accurate cross into the path of Peers who flicked the ball past Matt Urwin to claim his 16th goal of the season It was a frenetic contest under the beaming sun as both sides threw bodies forward in front of a lively The hosts pulled one back inside the opening half hour in controversial fashion as Tom Carr bundled home after Jimmy Storer had the ball dislodged from his hands following Mark Ellis’ powerful header Andy Preece’s men drew themselves level just eight minutes later when George Horbury curled a low finish that beat Storer and rolled into the bottom corner Chorley’s positive momentum continued after the break as the Magpies continued to put pressure on the Seals’ defence with long balls that Kole Hall looked to capitalise on The visitors pushed back and re-gained a foothold around the hour mark as Declan Weeks started to create from midfield Harrison Burke had our first opportunity of the half but he couldn’t get a sweet connection after an inviting Weeks delivery Nathan Woodthorpe then tried his luck with a speculative effort from range that sailed comfortably  over the crossbar and into the Chester faithful Ellis almost caused danger from set pieces yet again as the clock ticked over into the final 15 minutes as he sent another powerful header towards goal but it landed safely on the roof of the net The 36-year-old did get his name on the scoresheet though when he dived to head past Storer in the 81st minute from a well-delivered Adam Blakeman free-kick Calum McIntyre’s side pushed forward late on to try and equalise but the hosts held on to claim three crucial points The Seals are back in action on Tuesday night as Warrington Town travel to the Deva Stadium are a community benefit society operating under the name of Chester Football Club and are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority The club is fan owned and does not have any major shareholders FIVE star Chorley were ruthless in breezing past Rushall Olympic at Dales Lane on Saturday afternoon to secure their all-important playoff place Chorley started proceedings well but were caught out by a counter=attack with Roddy McGlinchley heading home expertly just after 11 minutes with the hosts first effort at goal the Magpies responded well having gone behind saw Kole Hall finish superbly to bring Chorley back level following the continued front-foot play by the visitors and an absolute screamer off the bar and in it was Chorley went into the break a goal to the good but still had plenty of work to do The Magpies came out flying after the restart A Blakeman free-kick was delivered to the back post who took an unbelievable touch before hitting it on the volley into the top corner It was a truly world-class finish by the Bermudan international Tom Carr then made it four with an equally impressive finish; controlling it on his chest before expertly striking on the volley There were just thirteen minutes left to play and the number ten headed home to make it five The Magpies now have a playoff eliminator home tie to look forward to against King’s Lynn Town on Tuesday night CHORLEY delivered a five-star performance on Easter Monday putting five past Radcliffe to leap back into the all-important playoff positions ahead of a final-day clash at Rushall Olympic this weekend showing clear attacking intent from the first whistle Tom Carr sent a warning shot with a header just over the bar Courtney Senior tested Radcliffe goalkeeper Mateusz Hewelt with a sharp effort Warren Clarke was alert to clear a goal-bound header off the line The breakthrough came in the 25th minute when Carr opened the scoring with a confident finish on his weaker left foot smashed in a powerful strike from the edge of the box to send the Magpies into the break with a two-goal cushion Radcliffe attempted to respond early in the second half Senior grabbed his first goal in Black and White on 54 minutes converting a brilliant cross from Hall to make it 3–0 Carr added his second with a stunning solo run beating two defenders before calmly slotting past Hewelt into the far corner The emphatic performance was capped off in the final minute when Mark Ellis was left unmarked in the six-yard box to head home a fifth sealing an unforgettable afternoon and lifting Chorley to sixth place in the Vanarama National League North Two men who were involved in an attack on a man in his own home have been given sentences totalling 30 years facial and rib injuries when he was assaulted with a metal pole at a house in Chorley The attack happened around 4am on 31st May last year the victim the previous evening having had a few drinks at pubs in Chorley where Baines claimed the victim had insulted someone earlier on – this appears to be a case of mistaken identity CCTV captured two men arriving at the house in a taxi Baines came out of the house and greeted the two men who were wearing balaclavas – one of them was Jack Williams who was carrying an imitation firearm The men then entered the house and attacked the victim who was asleep on the couch in the living room the assault witnessed by the victim’s teenage son The man suffered two fractured eye sockets Baines and Williams were arrested on 23rd June 2024 at a hotel in Charnock Richard was found guilty by a jury of Section 18 grievous bodily harm with intent possession of an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear and possession of an offensive weapon in a public place Appearing at Preston Crown Court for sentence this week (10th February) consisting of 13 years in prison and five years on extended licence Williams was given a 12-year sentence – eight years in prison and four years on extended licence Home   Sport   Article Brave King's Lynn Town suffered play-off anguish after Chorley Town edged a tight affair at Victory Park Mark Ellis popped up with the winner six minutes from time to break Lynn hearts after a valiant effort on their travels Linnets boss Adam Lakeland made three changes from the team beaten 3-0 at home by Chester on Saturday as he went for a side packed with experience Defender Kian Ronan missed out through injury and was replaced by Freddie Sass while Matt Warburton and Gold Omotayo both returned to the line-up at the expense of Ross Crane and Jonny Margetts Freescoring Chorley finished the regulation season fifth in the table - one spot above Lynn - following a 5-1 win at Rushall Olympic on the final day of the campaign A long throw from Freddie Sass caused panic in the home defence and Warburton saw two efforts blocked in quick succession as Lynn made a bright start Chorley responded with Mark Ellis' header from a deep corner being headed off the line by Josh Hmami as the game approached the 10-minute mark Paul Jones was the first of the two goalkeepers called into action as he turned Adam Blakeman's effort behind for a corner as the hosts began to grow into the game Lynn missed a great opportunity to get their noses in front midway through the first half Tom Wilson and Warburton combined to send Greg Taylor clear down the left and his cross was met by Omotayo who headed straight into the arms of Matty Urwin Chorley started the second half all guns blazing but it was Lynn who almost made the breakthrough after 56 minutes when Josh Hmami struck the post from a Sass long throw before the follow-up was somehow scrambled off the line The spell of Lynn pressure lifted the travelling fans behind the Chorley goal and Tom Wilson's header flashed over the woodwork after a brilliant Hmami cross from the right byline Chorley broke straight up the other end and Lynn goalkeeper Paul Jones pulled off a brilliant save with his legs to deny Tom Carr The deadlock was broken six minutes from time Jones saved well from a quickly taken free-kick and Ellis swept home the rebound to set up a semi-final clash at Scunthorpe United on Saturday The other quarter-final tomorrow sees Chester host Buxton with the winners set to travel to third-placed Kidderminster at the weekend CHORLEY were left frustrated and had to settle for a share of the spoils as a defiant Marine AFC held the Magpies to a goalless draw on Saturday afternoon at the Grant Store Victory Park Stadium Andy Preece's side had the first half-chance of the game Mark Ellis on the end of an Adam Blakeman cross but his header found the grateful hands of Max Metcalfe in goal Both sides struggled to get a grip of the game for much of the first-half chances on goal at a premium as defending was resolute and defiant Marine had the biggest chance of the opening 45 minutes Fin Sinclair-Smith squandering a golden opportunity after he broke free in a two-versus-two situation but with the goal at his mercy The visitors looked dangerous on the counter after the restart Urwin forced into a smart save as Chorley looked to attack higher up in search of the opener Former Chorley player Jack Hazlehurst was stretchered off with 20 minutes to go which halted proceedings for quite some time but when play resumed the Magpies continued to be positive while Neil Young's side continued to defend well Scott Wilson was caught right on the edge of the box with six minutes to go Blakeman took the free-kick which was into the wall before minutes later Wilson saw his header heroically cleared off the line by Josh Wardle Chorley continued to huff and puff right to the last Ellis having a header cleared off the line himself in the eighth minute of stoppage time but in the end Oxford City picked up their first point of 2025 after a battling goalless draw with Chorley at Victory Park Neither team could break the deadlock in a tightly fought affair City had numerous chances to win the game with chances that fell to Corie Andrews but it was the Hoops who asked the early questions in the game Lewis Coyle’s drilled effort almost snuck into the bottom corner of the goal but Matt Urwin’s strong palm denied the City wide man Corie Andrews opted for the unselfish option of passing after Josh Parker played him through on goal but before Parker could prod a shot into the net it was deflected behind for a corner Chorley grew into the first-half and the Guyana international shot-stopper got down well to palm Courtney Senior’s shot behind for a corner the Hoops were left wondering how they didn’t go into the interval ahead Andrews was set through on goal and unselfishly squared the ball to Parker but after a cruel bobble disrupted the trajectory of the goal The second-half was pretty much the same story still City couldn’t find a breakthrough Zac McEachran was miraculously denied by a flying challenge from the host’s Moore The tricky midfielder wiggled through and found the space for a shot inside the box but Moore defiantly flung himself at the shot to block The best chance of the entire match came twenty minutes from time Zac McEachran’s excellent intuitive pass fed Parker through on goal Parker couldn’t find the target as the ‘keeper saved and two resolute defences stole what was a well-contested match City huffed & puffed but despite their good passages of play on a bobbly pitch they couldn’t find a way through in the final third Chorley almost stole all three points with the last kick of the game In what would have been a cruel twist of fate Mike Calveley caught Craig Hewitt’s cut-back on the edge of the area it was an impressive point on the road against a team in the thick of the play-off hunt Ross Jenkins and the hardy City fans in attendance will probably be wondering how it wasn’t all three City return home against league leaders Kidderminster Harriers visit the MGroup Stadium in the first of five home matches in two weeks ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | OXFORD CITY FOOTBALL CLUB A host of improvements to boost sustainable travel and increase connectivity by rail to Manchester and Preston and elsewhere in the region could be in the pipeline for five train stations in and around Chorley They could come into force in future years at train stations including Adlington This is because over the next three months the County Council will analyse people’s travel patterns current and future levels of demand for rail and ways of improving connectivity to sustainably meet the needs of the local economy Potential improvements could include extending car parks at the stations increasing park and bike facilities and building more cycle pathways This means train passengers could see bigger car parks at the stations more bike hubs and secure cycle parking if feasible in future and if funding becomes available The potential measures will be considered as part of a study being commissioned by Lancashire County Council and Chorley Council with support from a range of stakeholders from across the rail industry It’s also anticipated that this piece of work could help shape the county council’s wider consultation on its Local Transport Plan this summer cabinet member for Economic Development and Growth who is also the County Council's lead for the Local Transport Plan “Having a transport network which is easy to access and ensures people can get to where they want to go is very important to us as a council “We also want to make sure these routes are sustainable for our future “As one of Lancashire's newest and busiest rail stations Buckshaw Parkway is a great example of how modern and well-planned infrastructure allows more people to access the network and support sustainable development We want to support all modes of travel and encourage those who can leave their car at home and use public transport however for those who opt to drive and park we want to enable that in a safe and sustainable manner “We are looking at similar opportunities across the whole network as we know it is a key way to unlock growth and improve accessibility for people in Lancashire.” “We’re pleased to be working with partners so that studies can be carried out to help inform future plans which could lead to potential future improvements to facilities at some railways stations in the borough as well as improved connectivity and sustainability “We need to ensure that any future changes work for Chorley residents and those who visit the borough so it becomes a convenient way to travel to encourage more sustainable travel for the future.” The Lancashire Economic Growth & Development Investment Fund (LEGDIF) is a strategic initiative led by Lancashire County Council aimed at fostering economic growth and development within Lancashire By merging the remaining funds from the Lancashire Economic Recovery & Growth Fund (LERG) and the Lancashire Levelling Up Investment Fund (LLUIF) LEGDIF builds on this success and seeks to support key sectors including emerging opportunities like cybersecurity the fund aims to allocate remaining resources effectively and continue to drive economic growth and regeneration Cookie Settings Powered by Onclusive PR Manager™ James Donaldson Timber has taken possession of a 110,000 sq ft facility at Botany Bay Business Park more than doubling its local production capacity JDT said that the factory’s size allows for a number of fully integrated which will boost productivity and create a better working environment for its team The firm agreed terms on the new-build facility within FI Real Estate Management’s ÂŁ220m Botany Bay scheme, close to Junction 8 of the M61, in April last year A bespoke fit-out programme was then initiated Situated two miles from JDT’s existing Chorley site the location was chosen to integrate with established routes and operational processes while also minimising disruption for the long-serving skilled workforce The fully-enclosed facility has scope for 24-hour operations if required a division of Donaldson Group subsidiary Nu-Style Products will use 10,000 sq ft of the facility for storage and distribution purposes Perform Panel has more than 35 years of heritage manufacturing a range of decorative wet wall laminated panels as well as floor Work is continuing uninterrupted throughout the transition between the sites with the new factory expected to be fully operational by autumn 2025 which has been operating from Fife for 165 years and now includes 16 group 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part of the Donaldson Group so we’re particularly proud to see such a positive evolution of this business as we enter our 165th year.” PHIL Brown speaks to the press following Saturday’s 2-1 loss to Chorley at Aggborough This article is about: Match Introducing Sunday’s Match Sponsor… Privacy Policy  -  Terms of Use  -  Contact  -  Safeguarding Policy Kidderminster Harriers Football Club Limited Website hosted and maintained by Swof Media. 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On their final home game of the FA WNL Division One North campaign Leeds United Women put in an impressive display to power past Chorley Women 4-1 a first in club colours for defender Shauna Legge and a Goal of the Season contender from Amy Woodruff made it back-to-back victories for the Whites Simon Wood’s side began on the front foot in Garforth when Legge drove forward and found Drew Greene on the edge of the area with an incisive pass The forward twisted one way and then another before forcing a good save from Mollie Finch in the Chorley goal with a left-footed strike The Whites would reap the rewards of their bright start just moments later when great tenacity from midfielder Smith saw her profit on a mistake from Finch and bundle home an early opener One almost became two in quick succession when Jess Rousseau had the ball in the back of the net only for the assistant’s flag to be raised on the far side The striker initially played Drew Greene through with an inventive chip down the right flank before the winger raced to the edge of the area cutting it back for the forward who found the back of the net only to be adjudged to have been in an offside position Drew Greene was enjoying the freedom of the right-hand side and again caused issues for the away side crossing dangerously with Woodruff well placed yards from goal but Keen to establish a footing in what had been one-way traffic Safron Newhouse charged into the area for Chorley and looked to find the bottom corner though a vital challenge from Ellie Dobson deflected the ball kindly into Carrie Simpson’s path who did well to react The Whites had dominated the first half however and again threatened a second when Rousseau intercepted a loose clearance on the edge of the opposition’s penalty area threading a pass through for Woodruff who stung the palms of the busy Finch with a rasping drive Approaching the break and Leeds continued to hunt for a second; a dangerous Ellie White corner almost cannoned off a red shirt and into the top corner deflecting agonisingly wide of the upright The pressure finally told and a White delivery was again crucial for the hosts The creative midfielder whipped in a superb set piece from deep which somehow evaded everyone inside the area and struck the foot of the post Legge was on hand from point blank range to convert the rebound HALF TIME: Leeds United Women 2-0 Chorley Women Wood’s side emerged for the second half unchanged as remained the momentum with Leeds deservedly extending their lead further just seven minutes after the break Excellent tenacity from Drew Greene and Alice Hughes allowed the Whites to win back possession on the halfway line Smith then picked out the run of Rousseau down the right who returned the favour in the middle allowing the midfielder to fire beyond Finch and into the back of the net Chorley responded moments before the hour mark when Faye Stanhope bundled home Newhouse’s cross at the back post despite the best efforts of the retreating Drew Greene on the line United almost restored their three-goal cushion immediately when a marauding run from skipper Legge saw the defender find space inside the area her dangerous delivery was smothered by a red shirt before White also had an effort charged down by a visiting defender A first change then came from the hosts’ dugout with Sarah Danby replacing the hardworking Rousseau in an alteration to the system with White moved into a more advanced attacking role The Whites pressed on and duly grabbed a fourth and in style unleashed a thunderbolt that arrowed into the top corner from distance Further changes followed with Sian Gibrill-Keating replacing White before Paige Williams made her long-awaited return from injury Wood’s side saw the game out professionally in their final encounter on home soil this campaign in front of a bumper crowd at the Bannister Prentice Stadium FULL TIME: Leeds United Women 4-1 Chorley Women Map A stunning first-half goal from Connor Kirby saw Buxton through to claim all three points at the Tarmac Silverlands Stadium to frustrate the Magpies on Good Friday Chorley looked to settle into proceedings early and play on the front-foot the hosts took the lead with just 19 minutes played Connor Kirby’s curling effort from the edge of the box Chorley looked to reply quickly following a cross into the box which saw Mike Calveley leap well to meet it but his header was comfortably saved by True Grant there was little action to report on and the Magpies went into the break a goal behind Warren Clarke delivered a fine ball across that found its way through to Adam Henley had a golden opportunity to double their lead just ten minutes later after a ball across from Luke Brennan was met by Johnny Johnston Chorley were left frustrated in their efforts to level the game and left Derbyshire empty-handed