# Other Football News **URL:** https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/c/other/other-football-news/27.md [Latest](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/tags.md) --- ## [About the Other Football News category](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/about-the-other-football-news-category/896)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0
Northern Premier League and local football news --- ## [Former Players](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/former-players/2832)
**Author:** [@ME](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/u/ME)\ **Replies:** 1545\ **Last updated:** [6 October 2026 16:14 UTC](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/former-players/2832 "2026-10-06T16:14:11Z")
See that Proffitt and Whittaker scored for Kidsgrove in their 2-0 win at Warrington. Connors was sent off for two yellows in Bradfords FA cup exit. --- ## [Stalybridge Celtic](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/stalybridge-celtic/14038)
**Author:** [@WHEELS](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/u/WHEELS)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [4 October 2026 16:45 UTC](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/stalybridge-celtic/14038 "2026-10-04T16:45:18Z")
Stalybridge Celtic have parted company with manager Jon Macken after a difficult start to the season. The club find themselves in seventeenth place, just two points above the relegation zone and have won three out of th… --- ## [Lichfield City](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/lichfield-city/14027)
**Author:** [@WHEELS](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/u/WHEELS)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [3 October 2026 16:58 UTC](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/lichfield-city/14027 "2026-10-03T16:58:54Z")
Congratulations to everyone at Lichfield City on their first points of the season in a 1-0 win at Congleton Town. On another note: Thoughts are with the Bears manager Richard Duffy who was admitted to hospital earlier t… --- ## [Managerial Appointment](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/managerial-appointment/14036)
**Author:** [@WHEELS](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/u/WHEELS)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [29 September 2026 06:37 UTC](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/managerial-appointment/14036 "2026-09-29T06:37:59Z")
Former Vauxhall Motors boss Danny Holmes is back in football after taking charge of Welsh club Flint Town United. --- ## [Wednesday Night's Results](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/wednesday-nights-results/14025)
**Author:** [@WHEELS](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/u/WHEELS)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [16 September 2026 21:53 UTC](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/wednesday-nights-results/14025 "2026-09-16T21:53:14Z")
Lichfield City 1 Newcastle Town 5. (Attendance: 209). Shifnal Town 1 Chasetown 4. (Attendance: 211). --- ## [Wednesday Night's Game](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/wednesday-nights-game/14020)
**Author:** [@WHEELS](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/u/WHEELS)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [10 September 2026 19:17 UTC](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/wednesday-nights-game/14020 "2026-09-10T19:17:45Z")
HT Lichfield City 1 Hanley Town 2. Football Web Pages says 0-0. --- ## [Adam Moseley](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/adam-moseley/13809)
**Author:** [@WHEELS](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/u/WHEELS)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [8 September 2026 21:04 UTC](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/adam-moseley/13809 "2026-09-08T21:04:35Z")
Adam Moseley, son of Albion legend Mike is now officially a Wigan Athletic player following a successful trial with the League One club. Having joined the Latics on trial from Runcorn Linnets, Adam scored 17 goals in 13… --- ## [Kidsgrove Athletic](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/kidsgrove-athletic/14009)
**Author:** [@WHEELS](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/u/WHEELS)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [30 August 2026 13:36 UTC](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/kidsgrove-athletic/14009 "2026-08-30T13:36:12Z")
Tom Pope has resigned as First team manager at Kidsgrove Athletic, citing footballing reasons for his departure. --- ## [Wednesday Night's Result](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/wednesday-nights-result/13990)
**Author:** [@WHEELS](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/u/WHEELS)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [12 August 2026 21:32 UTC](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/wednesday-nights-result/13990 "2026-08-12T21:32:26Z")
Shifnal Town 4 Lichfield City 2. (Attendance: 213). --- ## [Steps 1-6 Perimeter Fencing Ban](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/steps-1-6-perimeter-fencing-ban/13981)
**Author:** [@WHEELS](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/u/WHEELS)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [7 August 2026 20:30 UTC](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/steps-1-6-perimeter-fencing-ban/13981 "2026-08-07T20:30:36Z")
The FA have announced that Breeze Block, Brick & Concrete perimeter fences are to be banned in Non League football from steps 1-6. The ban comes into effect from the 2026/27 season. --- ## [North West Counties League Premier Division](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/north-west-counties-league-premier-division/13976)
**Author:** [@WHEELS](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/u/WHEELS)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [4 August 2026 20:49 UTC](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/north-west-counties-league-premier-division/13976 "2026-08-04T20:49:27Z")
Our Emirates FA Challenge Cup opponents Chadderton kicked off their league campaign with a 1-1 draw at Charnock Richard on Saturday in front of a crowd of 202. Former Albion midfielder Ben Lowe was named amongst the Cha… --- ## [Pre Season Friendlies](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/pre-season-friendlies/13964)
**Author:** [@WHEELS](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/u/WHEELS)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [12 July 2026 20:40 UTC](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/pre-season-friendlies/13964 "2026-07-12T20:40:11Z")
Both of Witton’s cup opponents were in pre season action at the weekend. Our FA Cup opponents Chadderton wew involved in a 1-1 draw at home to AFC Campion. FA Trophy opposition Morpeth Town were beaten 3-2 at North Shi… --- ## [Vauxhall Motors](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/vauxhall-motors/13927)
**Author:** [@WHEELS](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/u/WHEELS)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [10 June 2026 12:42 UTC](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/vauxhall-motors/13927 "2026-06-10T12:42:32Z")
The Motormen have parted company with manager Danny Holmes by mutual consent with immediate effect. Holmes only signed a new contract two weeks ago. --- ## [Macclesfield FC](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/macclesfield-fc/13937)
**Author:** [@WHEELS](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/u/WHEELS)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [6 June 2026 14:04 UTC](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/macclesfield-fc/13937 "2026-06-06T14:04:47Z")
Silkmen owner and Chairman Robert Smethurst has been temporarily relieved of his duties pending a legal process following his arrest. --- ## [1874 Northwich](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/1874-northwich/13931)
**Author:** [@WHEELS](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/u/WHEELS)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [6 June 2026 13:29 UTC](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/1874-northwich/13931 "2026-06-06T13:29:40Z")
Manager Chris Herbert has resigned. --- ## [FC Romania](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/fc-romania/13923)
**Author:** [@WHEELS](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/u/WHEELS)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [25 May 2026 05:32 UTC](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/fc-romania/13923 "2026-05-25T05:32:13Z")
FC Romania formed in 2006 have folded. The club was formed by a Romanian who came to the UK to continue playing football, and the team was mainly made up of Romanian nationals. They were members of the Thurlow Nunn Firs… --- ## [Congleton Town](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/congleton-town/13917)
**Author:** [@WHEELS](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/u/WHEELS)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [17 May 2026 19:27 UTC](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/congleton-town/13917 "2026-05-17T19:27:53Z")
The Bears leading scorer Max McCarthy has left the club. --- ## [Racing Club Warwick](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/racing-club-warwick/13910)
**Author:** [@WHEELS](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/u/WHEELS)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [6 May 2026 08:32 UTC](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/racing-club-warwick/13910 "2026-05-06T08:32:00Z")
Racing Club Warwick have been promoted to the Northern Premier League Premier Division following their Midlands Division Play Off victory against Belper Town. Racing Club beat The Nailers 7-6 on penalties. --- ## [Spalding United](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/spalding-united/13911)
**Author:** [@WHEELS](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/u/WHEELS)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [5 May 2026 09:57 UTC](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/spalding-united/13911 "2026-05-05T09:57:41Z")
The Tulips have been promoted to the National League North following their 4-2 victory over Real Bedford in the Southern League Premier Central Division Play Off Final. --- ## [Northern Premier League Premier Division Play Off Final](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/northern-premier-league-premier-division-play-off-final/13909)
**Author:** [@WHEELS](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/u/WHEELS)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [4 May 2026 16:59 UTC](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/northern-premier-league-premier-division-play-off-final/13909 "2026-05-04T16:59:30Z")
Latest Score: Hednesford Town 0 Warrington Rylands 1. --- ## [NPL West Permutations](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/npl-west-permutations/13880)
**Author:** [@WHEELS](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/u/WHEELS)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [3 May 2026 08:37 UTC](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/npl-west-permutations/13880 "2026-05-03T08:37:54Z")
Bury need 9 points to win the title but are guaranteed a play off place and could win it on 18th April at home to Witton. Wythenshawe Town will be relegated if they lose at Stafford Rangers today. Latest Score is Staff… --- ## [North West Counties Premier Division Play Offs](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/north-west-counties-premier-division-play-offs/13907)
**Author:** [@WHEELS](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/u/WHEELS)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [2 May 2026 23:33 UTC](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/north-west-counties-premier-division-play-offs/13907 "2026-05-02T23:33:29Z")
Padiham have been promoted after beating Chadderton in the final on penalties. --- ## [National League North Play Off Eliminator](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/national-league-north-play-off-eliminator/13902)
**Author:** [@WHEELS](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/u/WHEELS)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [2 May 2026 14:37 UTC](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/national-league-north-play-off-eliminator/13902 "2026-05-02T14:37:34Z")
HT. Macclesfield FC 0 Chester FC 1. --- ## [Bury FC](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/bury-fc/13906)
**Author:** [@WHEELS](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/u/WHEELS)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [1 May 2026 12:23 UTC](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/bury-fc/13906 "2026-05-01T12:23:12Z")
Following their promotion to the Northern Premier League Premier Division, the Shakers have announced that admission prices for the 2026/27 season have been increased to £15 for adults. --- ## [Ramsbottom United](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/ramsbottom-united/13905)
**Author:** [@WHEELS](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/u/WHEELS)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [1 May 2026 12:21 UTC](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/ramsbottom-united/13905 "2026-05-01T12:21:03Z")
Manager Steve Wilkes has announced his retirement from football. He previously managed Northwich Victoria. --- ## [Morecambe](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/morecambe/13904)
**Author:** [@WHEELS](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/u/WHEELS)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [30 April 2026 20:08 UTC](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/morecambe/13904 "2026-04-30T20:08:06Z")
The Shrimps have appointed FC Halifax Town boss Adam Lakeland as successor to Jim Bentley. Lakeland has also managed Curzon Ashton, Farsley Celtic and Northwich Victoria. --- ## [Northwich Victoria](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/northwich-victoria/13903)
**Author:** [@WHEELS](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/u/WHEELS)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [30 April 2026 20:05 UTC](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/northwich-victoria/13903 "2026-04-30T20:05:07Z")
Assistant manager Jack Turner and Fitness Coach Kevin Street have both left the club. --- ## [Midland League Play Offs](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/midland-league-play-offs/13887)
**Author:** [@DN56](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/u/DN56)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [29 April 2026 19:42 UTC](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/midland-league-play-offs/13887 "2026-04-29T19:42:00Z")
The final will be between Vics and 1874 after both came from a goal to win (Vics on penalties over Wolverhampton City and 1874 over Winsford United). --- ## [Northern Premier League East Division](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/northern-premier-league-east-division/13897)
**Author:** [@WHEELS](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/u/WHEELS)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [26 April 2026 11:22 UTC](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/northern-premier-league-east-division/13897 "2026-04-26T11:22:19Z")
Matlock Town & Emley AFC have both reached the play offs whilst Bishop Auckland and Brighouse Town have been relegated. [Next page](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/c/other/other-football-news/27.md?page=1)