Lincolnshire County Football Association – County Sunday Cup Round 4
Four of the sides from our League progressed through to the Quarter Final stage of the competition after the fourth round games were played today. Leading the way were Ruston Sports FC who defeated last year’s League Champions and Ron Eaglen Cup winners Ivy Tavern with a solitary goal at Yarborough. Gatehouse FC enjoyed a fine 5-0 home victory at the expense of Smiffy’s United whilst Rustons United won 4-1 at home to Payzone FC. Scothern United overcame the challenge of Division Two side Bassingham Bugle Horn FC 4-2 at Scothern. Greenbank FC were unlucky to go down 2-3 at home to Chancel FC, a result that does not tell the whole story. The final game of the round saw last season’s semi finalist’s Metheringham FC suffer a 0-7 defeat at home to Holbeach United.
Jock Mitchell Memorial Trophy – Round Two
Hykeham Athletic overcame higher division opposition in the form of Dynamo Varsity to progress to the third round after a 3-0 victory away from home. Two games ended up 3-3 after extra time and both therefore needed the dreaded penalties to decide the fate of the teams. First up was AFC Golden Eagle and Railway Inn United, both from division 4 of the League. AFC Golden Eagle took the spoils 4-2 on the kicks from the penalty spot. The other 3-3 game after extra time was between Fox & Hounds FC and Turks Head, this one went the way of the Fox 8-7 on penalties. Wragby FC became the latest team to register double figures against the League’s basement team, The Blue Lion, 15-0 was the result of their efforts today. Lincoln RNA had a narrow but good enough 1-0 win to see them through at home to Broadley FC whilst North Lindum Hawks came through their home game against Birchwood United thanks to a comprehensive looking 5-1 score line. The remaining game between Ingleby Arms FC (Marton) and Coningsby FC was postponed due to Coningsby being unable to raise a side. Ingleby Arms progress through to the next round in accordance with cup rules.
The draw for the third round of the competition has been made and can be viewed by looking in the relevant cup section of the website.
Premier Division
There was just one fixture in this division played today and that saw Welton Sports AFC’s winless run continue when New Swan FC took the spoils with a 2-0 away win. This result sees New Swan climb 4 places up the table on the day to now occupy 4th position in the League.
Division One
Leaders Welton FC extended their lead over second placed Gatehouse FC today when they earned a point in an entertaining 3-3 draw out at Horncastle Town. Second placed Gatehouse were in County Cup action today. Saxilby Athletic kept in touch with the top of the division with a 4-1 home win over Old Boys United, as did Lincoln Imp who won 3-1 at AFC Plough.
Division Two
With leaders Railway Inn AFC without a fixture today Waddington United climbed into second spot with a 3-3 draw out at Newton United Reserves. Crows Athletic moved up 4 places to 5th spot with a comprehensive 4-0 win at Bardney FC, a result that sees the home side fall to the bottom of the table after Lincoln High Street FC won 6-3 win away at Woodhall Spa United.
Division Three
There was just one fixture played in this division today and that saw second placed Shakespeare Athletic close the gap on leaders Wragby when they won 3-1 at Newtoft Terriers.
Division Four
The Shed FC and Saxilby Sports AFC brought their game forward at last minute today and it was the Saxilby side who ran out winners by 4 goals to 1.
Ian Stephenson