With the new season fast approaching, several of our featured football sides are competing in friendlies at the weekend.
Football
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Pre-Season Friendly:
Witton Albion v Stalybridge Celtic, Ashton United v Hanley Town, Abbey Hey v Hyde United, Avro v Mossley, Glossop North End v Huddersfield Town
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Midweek football round-up: Five-star Curzon move up to fourth
Curzon Ashton climbed up to fourth in the National League North table on Tuesday with a 5-0 thrashing of Oxford City.
Late goal sinks The Hillmen
GNE travelled on the road to Irlam this weekend on the back of a 2-1 victory in midweek at home to Litherland REMYCA, and with a chance to go the first calendar month unbeaten since 2021.
Bloods extend winning run
Droylsden stretched their winning run in the league to eight after a 2-1 win away to Euxton Villa on Saturday, leaving them in a good position as we approach the business end of the season.
City Watch: Three points for City's new signings
City’s new signings were forced into action this past weekend due to continued injury setbacks.
