DIVISION 1 ROUND UP:
Another interesting afternoon at the top and bottom of The Northern League as the race for the title heats up, here's my weekly review of all the latest league action:
Barrow v Leyland:
Leyland close in on the top 2 after defeating League Leaders Barrow by 2 wickets at Ernest Pass. The defeat means that Barrow's advantage at the top has been cut down to eight points, following on from Fleetwood's win over Chorley
The visitors opted to put Barrow in, and despite a top scoring 76 by opener Ryan Brown who batted throughout, a stunning return of 6-52 by Professional Brett Pelser ripped through the batting line up as Barrow were all out for 139 in 47 overs.
A fantastic performance by Pelser against an inform team, with Liam Livingstone the second top scorer with 23.
Luis Reece also bowled with figures of 2-37, with David Makinston taking 1-47
In the visitors reply, Barrow made Leyland work hard for their win, as Daryl Wearing returned with figures of 4-45. Liam Livingstones 3-29, made it a very nervous innings for David Makinson's team.
However Luis Reece's top scoring 56 set the platform,with David Fisher finishing the job off with an unbeaten 27 as Leyland got over the line reaching 142-8.
Fleetwood v Chorley:
Fleetwood close the gap on Barrow to 8 points after beating Chorley by 13 run's at Broadwater.
Batting first Fleetwood did well to make 118, after being in trouble at 61-8, the lower order batting of Mat Clark (37) and Lee Jones (unbeaten on 29) to thank for getting past 100
Chorley's Billy Smith was in inspired form taking 6-24 as Fleetwood were struggling, in a game which lost an over due to rain
In reply Gaurav Dhars 45 was the only notable score as 5-32 by Sam Bell and 4-42 by Professional Shaun Leibisch helped Fleetwood to victory as Chorley were all out for 105 in 41.3 overs.
St Annes v Netherfield:
Netherfield had to make do with a winning draw in their away clash at League holder's St Anne's a frustrating result especially with Barrow dropping points at the top.
John Mason's team made a fantastic score of 238-6, a great effort after struggling at 43-3 with the top 3 going for low scores
Netherfields recovery was led by John Huck's unbeaten 79 off 79 balls, as well as John Mason 46 off 62 balls. Ben Haddrick (33 off 42 balls) and Chris Parry (31 off 24 balls) also made major contributions in posting the big score
St Annes Professional Dinuka Hettiarachchi the main wicket taker with figures of 4-83.
In reply St Annes reached 167 for 8 off 45 overs, Atiq Uz Zaman top scoring with 84 off 88 balls.
Cobus Pienaar was the top wicket taker with 4-38, whilst Nathan Chambers (2-10), as well as Chris Williams (1-39) and Stuart Nixon(1-28) all contributed only to be left frustrated as Netherfield go 4th in the table
Kendal v Carnforth:
Kendal keep up the pressure on the top 3 after a 26 run victory over Carnforth in an exciting game at Shap Road.
After being put in Kendal declared on 175-5 off 47 overs, in a rain reduced innings which lost 3 overs.
Jamie How top scoring with 62 off 90, Terry Hunte was also going well on 37 off 48 before falling to a sensational one handed catch on the boundary by Brad Hoyle.
In the reply Carnforth started well and looked favourites early on in the innings, with Adam Cowperthwaite making an impressive 34 off 29 balls. However a flurry of wickets pushed the game back in Kendal's favour, until Carnforth fought back with Darren Nelson and Brad Hoyle putting on an 8th wicket stand of 39.
However Kendal fought back to bowl the visitors out for 149, Chris Miller (3-34) and Jack White (3-46)
Toby Bulcock in action for Carnforth |
Morecambe v Preston:
Preston ended up with a winning draw at Morecambe, The visitors made 186-9, Shoaib Dukanwala with 44, with Tommy Clough returning figures of 5-38.
In reply Morecambe reached 122-9, Tom Barnfield with 47, with Sohaib Dukanwala (3-12) and Lukman Vahaluwala (3-37) for the visitors.
Lancaster v Darwen:
Lancaster defeated Darwen by 12 runs in a low scoring encounter at Lune Road. The hosts all out for 96, Timyacen Maruma with 39 off 65, whilst Neil Cordingley was in outstanding form with figures of 6-31.
In reply Darwen were all out for 85, 5-22 by Timyacen Maruma doing the damage, with Liam Moffatt backing Maruma up with figures of 3-18.
FIRST DIVISION SCORES
Barrow v Leyland
Leyland (12 pts) defeated Barrow (2 pts) by 2 wickets
Barrow 139 (R Brown 76no B Pelser 6-51), Leyland 142 - 8 (L Reece 56, D Wearing 4-65)
Fleetwood v Chorley
Fleetwood (15 pts) defeated Chorley (3 pts) by 13 runs
Fleetwood 118 (B Smith 6-24), Chorley 105 (G Dhar 45, S Bell 5-32, S Liebisch 4-42)
Kendal v Carnforth
Kendal (15 pts) defeated Carnforth (2 pts) by 26 runs
Kendal 175 - 5 dec (J How 62), Carnforth 149
Lancaster v Darwen
Lancaster (15 pts) defeated Darwen (3 pts) by 11 runs
Lancaster 96 (N Cordingley 6-31), Darwen 85 (T Maruma 5-23)
Morecambe v Preston
Preston (10 pts) winning draw Morecambe (4 pts)
Preston 188 - 9 (S Dukanwala 44, S Patel 44 T Clough 5-48), Morecambe 122 - 9 (T Barnfield 47)
St Annes v Netherfield
Netherfield (9 pts) winning draw St Annes 4 pts)
Netherfield 238 - 6 (J Huck 79no, J Mason 46, D Hettiarachchi 4-83), St Annes 167 - 8 (A Uz Zaman 84, C Pienaar 4-38)
Blackpool no game
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NORTHERN PREMIER LEAGUE TABLE
Division One
| Club |
P |
W15 |
W12 |
D4 |
D1 |
L |
NR4 |
BP |
Pts |
| Barrow |
14 |
5 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
2 |
8 |
139 |
| Fleetwood |
14 |
3 |
5 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
4 |
6 |
131 |
| Leyland |
14 |
4 |
2 |
3 |
1 |
2 |
2 |
14 |
119 |
| Netherfield |
13 |
4 |
1 |
3 |
0 |
2 |
3 |
20 |
116 |
| Kendal |
13 |
4 |
2 |
2 |
0 |
3 |
2 |
15 |
115 |
| Morecambe |
14 |
2 |
2 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
14 |
90 |
| Preston |
13 |
3 |
0 |
2** |
2 |
4 |
2 |
25 |
89 |
| Darwen |
14 |
1 |
1 |
2** |
2 |
4 |
4 |
30 |
84 |
| Blackpool |
13 |
1 |
3 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
3 |
14 |
83 |
| Chorley |
13 |
1 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
9 |
0 |
19 |
62 |
| Lancaster |
14 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
2 |
8 |
1 |
17 |
62 |
| St Annes |
13 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
3 |
5 |
3 |
19 |
58 |
| Lancashire Colts |
8 |
3 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
0 |
7 |
56 |
| Carnforth |
14 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
8 |
4 |
18 |
50 |
** 5 points for a Tie
Division Two (2nd XI)
Division 2 Round Up:
Big win for Netherfield as the top of the table clash between Leyland and Barrow is rained off
Netherfield v St Annes
Netherfields 2nd's are within touching distance of the top 2 after an 18 run win over St Annes in a lively game at Parkside Road.
David Bartholomew took 6-35 as Netherfield were all out for 121 in 41 overs, Brad Earl the top scorer with 31 off 45 balls.
St Annes David Bartholomew top scores with 44, as he backs up his 1st innings return of 6-35
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In reply St Annes struggled losing their top four for low scores, however David Barholomew made a top scoring 44 off 83 to give the visitors a sniff of victory. However the 4-36 by Matthew Clinton and 3-26 by Steven Beck helped Netherfield to victory as St Annes were all out for 103
4 wicket haul for Netherfield 2nd's skipper Matt Clinton, as Netherfield close in at the top |
Carnforth v Kendal:
Kendal defeated Carnforth by 5 wickets in a high scoring encounter at Lodge Quarry. Carnforth had seemingly set Kendal a pretty imposing total of 255, with J Thornton (62) and Darren Moore (47), making good scores.
However Kendal chased the total down, thanks to an unbeaten 79 by Stuart Nelson and the unbeaten 75 by Shane Hyland, with Kendal at one stage needing 122 off 69 balls
Preston v Morecambe:
Morecambe won by seven wickets at Preston, The hosts all out for 81, Gert Maartens 4-18. In the reply Kallum Ahmed top scored with an unbeaten 34 as Morecambe knocked the runs off in 25.3 overs reaching 83-3.
Chorley v Fleetwood:
The game was abandoned in the second innings, the hosts made 134-7 in a rain affected game, Adam Peacock with 52 off 68. Fleetwoods Anthony Ellison with 4-54.
In the reply Fleetwood were on course at 110-5, with Andy Singleton unbeaten on 51 off 43. However the heavens opened in the 17th over and that was that as both teams pick up 4 points.
Leyland v Barrow
This top of the table clash was abandoned, The hosts were all out for 112 in 34.5 overs Paul Riley taking 6-36, however the rain swept in as both sides take 4 points each.
Darwen were awarded 15 points after Lancaster were unable to field a side for the game
SECOND DIVISION SCORES
Carnforth v Kendal
Kendal (12 pts) defeated Carnforth 3 pts by 5 wickets
Carnforth 255 (J Thornton 62, D Moore 47), Kendal 256 - 5 (S Nelson 79no, S Hyland 75no, D Nightingale 43)
Chorley v Fleetwood
Match Abandoned 4 pts each)
Chorley 134 - 7 (A Peacock 52, A Ellison 4-54), Fleetwood 110 - 5 (A Singleton 51*)
Darwen v Lancaster
Darwen (15 pts) awarded match against Lancaster (0pts)
Lancaster unable to field a team
Leyland v Barrow
Match Abandoned (4 pts each)
Leyland 112 (P Riley 6-36, P Allington 4-35)
Netherfield v St Annes
Netherfield (15 pts) defeated St Annes (3 pts) by 18 runs
Netherfield 121 (D Bartholomew 6-35), St Annes 103 (D Bartholomew 44, M Clinton 4-36)
Preston v Morecambe
Morecambe (12 pts) defeated Preston (0 pts by 7 wickets)
Preson 81, Morecambe 83 - 3
Blackpool no game
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NORTHERN PREMIER LEAGUE TABLE
Division Two
| Club |
P |
W15 |
W12 |
D4 |
D1 |
L |
NR4 |
BP |
Pts |
| Leyland |
13 |
5 |
2 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
3 |
10 |
129 |
| Barrow |
13 |
6 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
3 |
2 |
128 |
| Netherfield |
13 |
5 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
3 |
2 |
10 |
118 |
| Chorley |
13 |
3** |
3 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
4 |
11 |
112 |
| St Annes |
13 |
2 |
3 |
1 |
3 |
2 |
2 |
23 |
104 |
| Fleetwood |
13 |
4 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
3 |
4 |
11 |
103 |
| Morecambe |
13 |
1 |
3 |
1 |
1 |
4 |
3 |
14 |
82 |
| Darwen |
13 |
3** |
1 |
0 |
2 |
6 |
1 |
12 |
75 |
| Blackpool |
12 |
0 |
4 |
0 |
1 |
5 |
2 |
15 |
72 |
| Carnforth |
13 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
0 |
7 |
2 |
29 |
69 |
| Kendal |
13 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
7 |
3 |
11 |
62 |
| Preston |
13 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
8 |
2 |
5 |
52 |
| Lancaster |
13 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
9 |
3 |
8* |
33 |
* 2 ptoints deducted for Slow over rste
** 15 points awarded because Lancaster unable to field a team
