Birkenhead Sunday Association Football League round-up, 11 October 2026

Birkenhead Sunday Association Football League round-up, 11 October 2026

October 15, 2026Bernie Holmes

Fender FC’s unbeaten run was brought to an abrupt end on Sunday as they fell 3-1 to Dock in the standout fixture of the Cheshire Cup second round. Ben Kearney was on target for the Premier Division leaders, but Dock secured their passage through a brace from Jack Darlington and a Joe Downey strike.

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Rock Ferry Social enjoyed a highly productive road trip to Stockport District Sunday League outfit Mountfield, returning with an entertaining 6-3 victory. Two goals apiece from Liam Driscoll and Keegan Warrington, alongside further efforts from Ellis Jones and Josh Hulmston, wrapped up an impressive afternoon’s work.
Queens Park also advanced in style, dispatching Heather Brow 7-1. New signing Ben Woods made an immediate impact with a hat-trick, while Liam Owen, John Lyon, Joel Kelly, and Clayton Oates rounded out a dominant performance. Rylee Gibson scored the solitary reply for Brow.

Despite a double from Leon Clarke, Corsair FC were narrowly edged out 3-2 on their travels against Runcorn Sports U21. Elsewhere, The Dell enjoyed a comfortable afternoon, recording a 3-0 win over Shore Villa courtesy of goals from Tom Kendall, Effion Alfa, and Josh Hoyle.

Wellington found their rhythm to defeat Sandbach U21 2-0, with Nathan Leyland striking before an unfortunate own goal sealed the result. Meanwhile, Seamus O’Donnell were eliminated after a tight 3-2 defeat away to Stockport Orion, despite goals from Stuey Davies and Carl Griffiths.

In the Nuclear Competitions Birkenhead Sunday League Championship, Hooton VH took maximum points away at Shaftes with a 4-1 victory. Harper Farnsworth, Noah Samrodia, Tom Weaver, and Morgan Roberts did the damage for Hooton, while Jamie Quinn claimed a consolation for the hosts. Higher Bebington Kelma also triumphed on the road, defeating Woodchurch Rovers 3-0 thanks to a Dylan Owen double and a Morgan Atherton goal.

The game of the day came in Division One, where Parkgate St Germain produced a stunning late comeback to defeat Upton Town 6-5. Upton looked out of sight with a 5-2 lead entering the final 10 minutes, driven by a Will O’Leary hat-trick and goals from Glen Craze and Jack Cooper. However, Parkgate turned the match on its head by striking four times in the closing stages, with doubles from John Gibson and Will Williamson, alongside goals from Harry Baldwin-Brown and Ieaun Hughes, snatching victory from the jaws of defeat.

Lottie Dod cruised to a 5-0 away win at Heswall FC, with Liam Pitt, Dan Lewis, Danny Andrew, Caston Ball, and Matty Crawford all finding the net.

Eastham Rangers matched that dominance with a 7-1 victory at AFC Raeburn. Harry Huggins, Jordon Crowder, and Kieran Hodgson each scored twice, with Callum Crowder adding the final gloss, while Andy Cook converted a penalty for Raeburn.

AFC Nelson edged out Upton Grange 3-2 in a tight five-goal contest. Alex Fletcher scored twice and Greg Sandals added a third, rendering strikes from Upton’s Sam Shannon and Harry Bough mere consolations.

In Division Two, New Brighton Rakers earned a fantastic 2-1 win over league leaders Saughall through goals from Nathan Bennett and Tyler Hickey, with Adam Walker responding for the pacesetters.
Title rivals Sutton Rangers capitalised fully on the slip-up by beating New Brighton Tower 4-1. Linden O’Brien did the heavy lifting with a hat-trick and Reece Bridge added a fourth, while Hadyn Clewes claimed Tower’s goal.

AFC Tima recorded a comfortable 4-1 victory away at Lighthouse, with Mike Redgrift, Declan Wray, C. Roberts, and D. Nickson providing the goals. Abdessamad Errouichi replied for the home side.

Goals from Ben Banks and Jack Hunter, combined with an own goal, helped West Kirby United to a 3-1 win over MSC Eastham, who replied via Thomas Fletcher. Ridgewood defeated Whistle 2-1 thanks to a Declan Pearce double.

Finally, New Ferry Rangers ran out emphatic 9-2 winners against AFC Rangers, despite goals for the visitors from Daniel Williams and Joseph Whitting-Boult.