North West Counties

Colne celebrate with the Lancashire Challenge Cup after fighting back from 2-0 down to beat Bamber Bridge 5-2 at the County Ground in Leyland Pictures: 5 Little Boys Photography

Colne are the cream of the county after stunning win

Padiham FC chairman Shaun Astin (L) and Pendle Hill Properties sales director Thomas Turner

Padiham FC chairman Shaun Astin (L) and Pendle Hill Properties sales director Thomas Turner

Estate agents 'proud' to continue support for East Lancashire football club

A Nelson FC team photo from the season prior to their historic win against Real Madrid

A Nelson FC team photo from the season prior to their historic win against Real Madrid

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The East Lancs team who were the first British side to beat Real Madrid in Spain

Former Burnley player Glen Little will be visiting Colne FC to discuss his life and career this week

Former Burnley player Glen Little will be visiting Colne FC to discuss his life and career this week

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Non-league club hosting evening event with Burnley FC legend

North West Counties League clubs will soon be back in action. Picture: Haydan Roberts

North West Counties League clubs will soon be back in action. Picture: Haydan Roberts

North West Counties League set July start date for new season

Some clubs have played only a handful of games this season. Picture: Haydan Roberts

Some clubs have played only a handful of games this season. Picture: Haydan Roberts

Northern Premier League and North West Counties League seasons to be cut short

An image of the proposed AFC Darwen South Stand

An image of the proposed AFC Darwen South Stand

Football club to get new stand with sports-themed bar and viewing gallery

Clitheroe boss David Lynch and assistant Chris Holland

Clitheroe boss David Lynch and assistant Chris Holland

Which East Lancs non-league clubs are playing on over Christmas period

BACK: Colne are in action this weekend

BACK: Colne are in action this weekend

When East Lancashire non-league sides are scheduled to return to action

Kenny Langford's AFC Darwen squeezed in a game on Wednesday night. Picture: Haydan Roberts

Kenny Langford's AFC Darwen squeezed in a game on Wednesday night. Picture: Haydan Roberts

Non-league clubs enter lockdown hoping to be back sooner rather than later

Ryan Taylor during his Newcastle days

Ryan Taylor during his Newcastle days

Ex-Newcastle and Wigan man Ryan Taylor makes first Colne start - Non-league latest

Willem Tomlinson is currently playing for Padiham

Willem Tomlinson is currently playing for Padiham

Non-league round-up: FA Trophy and FA Vase on agenda for East Lancashire sides

Chorley's Victory Park

Chorley's Victory Park

Non-league round-up: BBC head to Chorley as Magpies learn financial support

Jamie Cooke scored a hat-trick for Colne. Picture: Adam Braithwaite

Jamie Cooke scored a hat-trick for Colne. Picture: Adam Braithwaite

Non-league round-up: Mixed fortunes in FA Trophy and goals galore in the NWCL

Chorley are already into the first round of the FA Cup

Chorley are already into the first round of the FA Cup

Non-league round-up: Chorley handed FA Cup bye as Clitheroe's fine run continues

Clitheroe celebrate their late, late winner against Ossett United. Picture: Frank Crook

Clitheroe celebrate their late, late winner against Ossett United. Picture: Frank Crook

Non-league round-up: Derby clash to come as trio make strong starts to new season

Clitheroe player-boss David Lynch and assistant boss Chris Holland

Clitheroe player-boss David Lynch and assistant boss Chris Holland

Non-league round-up: Strong starts to new season and FA Vase action

Ramsbottom goalscorer Danny O'Brien. Picture: Olivia Harman

Ramsbottom goalscorer Danny O'Brien. Picture: Olivia Harman

Bacup Borough FC

Non-league round-up: FA Cup progress, perfect starts and goals galore

Colne’s Mamadou Djabi

Colne’s Mamadou Djabi

Non-league round-up: Colne open with win as Clitheroe make it two out of two

Ex-Carlisle and Crawley coach all set for league opener as Colne boss

No football will be played at Barnoldswick Town's Silent Night Stadium after a player was tested positive for coronavirus

No football will be played at Barnoldswick Town's Silent Night Stadium after a player was tested positive for coronavirus

Barnoldswick Town FC

Club suspends football activity after player tests positive for coronavirus

Bacup Borough boss Brent Peters has seen it all during more than 20 years in charge

Bacup Borough boss Brent Peters has seen it all during more than 20 years in charge

Bacup Borough FC

Non-league boss lifts lid on work needed to welcome fans amid Covid-19 pandemic

Action from Prestwich Heys against Padiham on Saturday. Picture: Beth Lee

Action from Prestwich Heys against Padiham on Saturday. Picture: Beth Lee

Bacup Borough FC

Key information as FA confirm return of fans at non-league and women’s games

Non-League Football

FA Vase draw latest as non-league clubs prepare to welcome fans back

Ex-England and Liverpool 'keeper Chris Kirkland joins Colne staff

Ex-Carlisle and Crawley coach named new Colne boss

Bacup Borough boss Brent Peters

Bacup Borough boss Brent Peters

FA confirm decision to declare non-league seasons null and void

Colne boss Steve Cunningham

Colne boss Steve Cunningham

Colne boss admits cup runs may have saved club financially

Colne score their second against Pickering. Picture: Andy Pritchard

Colne score their second against Pickering. Picture: Andy Pritchard

Big win sees Colne pull clear at bottom

Barnoldswick boss Endrit Shehu

Barnoldswick boss Endrit Shehu

Barnoldswick Town FC

New Barnoldswick Town boss promises ‘high risk, high reward'

Nic Evangelinos scored twice in Ramsbottom's win over Maltby Main

Nic Evangelinos scored twice in Ramsbottom's win over Maltby Main

Bacup Borough FC

Non-league round-up: Colne and Ramsbottom in FA Cup qualifying action

Jamie Vermiglio

Jamie Vermiglio

Non league round-up: Heavy defeat for Chorley as Colne beat Clitheroe

Jay Hart is enjoying life in Bhutan playing for Thimphu City where he scored on his debut

Jay Hart is enjoying life in Bhutan playing for Thimphu City where he scored on his debut

Journeyman Jay has Hart set on playing out his career abroad

Barnoldswick Town Player manager Stewart Airdrie in blue heads forward .during the north west counties Premier Division Football match between Barnoldswick Town and Abbey hey at the Silentnight Stadium West Close Road, Barnoldswick on the 3rd jan 2015

Barnoldswick Town Player manager Stewart Airdrie in blue heads forward .during the north west counties Premier Division Football match between Barnoldswick Town and Abbey hey at the Silentnight Stadium West Close Road, Barnoldswick on the 3rd jan 2015

Barnoldswick Town FC

All change at the top for Barnoldswick Town

AFC Darwen boss Luke Evans

AFC Darwen boss Luke Evans

New AFC Darwen boss aims high after taking sole charge

Nelson (blue) v Hanley, Nelson new manager Andy Harrison

Nelson (blue) v Hanley, Nelson new manager Andy Harrison

Webb double guides Nelson to cup victory

Action from Bacup Borough's (white) defeat to Longridge Town at the weekend

Action from Bacup Borough's (white) defeat to Longridge Town at the weekend

Bacup Borough FC

Peters: Decision making key to unlocking Bacup Borough talent

Match action from Barnoldswick Town’s 2-1 weekend win over Ashton Pictures: TIM BRADLEY

Match action from Barnoldswick Town’s 2-1 weekend win over Ashton Pictures: TIM BRADLEY

Barnoldswick Town FC

Boss wants Barnoldswick to challenge league heavyweights

Barnoldswick vs Bootle. Zack Dale..

Barnoldswick vs Bootle. Zack Dale..

Barnoldswick Town FC

Barnoldswick Town boss Matt Barnes wants his players dreaming of Wembley

Clitheroe FC v Ramsbottom United FC in the Evo-Stik First Division North league at Shawbridge...Pictured from left: Ramsbottom United managers, Paul Fildes and Mark Fell..

Clitheroe FC v Ramsbottom United FC in the Evo-Stik First Division North league at Shawbridge...Pictured from left: Ramsbottom United managers, Paul Fildes and Mark Fell..

Non-League Football

Non-league legend Fildes relishing Burnley United test

Nelson boss Steve Cunningham has been busy in the transfer market recently

Nelson boss Steve Cunningham has been busy in the transfer market recently

Fixtures out for non-league quintet as season draws nearer

Matthew Bryan hit 28 goals for Bacup Borough in 2017/18

Matthew Bryan hit 28 goals for Bacup Borough in 2017/18

Bacup Borough FC

Bacup attacker Matthew Bryans win league awards after 28 goals

Zack Dale scored 34 goals for Barnoldswick in 2017/18

Zack Dale scored 34 goals for Barnoldswick in 2017/18

Barnoldswick Town FC

Zack Dale scoops top award after excellent season for Barlick

Liam Smith and Dixon Lambert

Liam Smith and Dixon Lambert

Storks boss Smith set for return to dug-out

GLORY: Jay Hart, in action during the Easter Monday win over Clitheroe, will try and fire Colne to play-off joy tonight

GLORY: Jay Hart, in action during the Easter Monday win over Clitheroe, will try and fire Colne to play-off joy tonight

'We'll play fearless football' - Colne boss targets play-off glory

CRASH: Aurelian Iustin

CRASH: Aurelian Iustin

Padiham FC game called off after club officials and player involved in crash

Marcus Rashford was one of the attractions at the game on social media

Marcus Rashford was one of the attractions at the game on social media

Bacup Borough FC

Manchester United and England striker Marcus Rashford poses for selfies with fans at Bacup FC v Charnock Richard game

ENCOURAGEMENT: Dyche urges his side on at Stamford Bridge

ENCOURAGEMENT: Dyche urges his side on at Stamford Bridge

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FULL-TIME REPORT: Chelsea 3 Burnley 0

PRE-SEASON ROUND-UP: Chorley beaten by Southport as Nelson earn draw

Ramsbottom sign Jay Hart while Joe Garvin returns to Colne

PROMOTION PUSH: Bacup Borough and Brent Peters can return to the North West Counties Premier Division with victory on Saturday

PROMOTION PUSH: Bacup Borough and Brent Peters can return to the North West Counties Premier Division with victory on Saturday

Bacup Borough FC

Play-off final will be a battle of styles, says Bacup Borough boss Brent Peters

Colne line up before the final Pictures: STEVE MCLELLAN

Colne line up before the final Pictures: STEVE MCLELLAN

Colne beaten in MEN United cup final

Colne celebrate their North West Counties League Premier Division title

Colne celebrate their North West Counties League Premier Division title

Colne boss Steve Cunningham full of praise for his title-winning squad

Curtis Haley in action for Padiham against Runcorn Linnets

Curtis Haley in action for Padiham against Runcorn Linnets

Colne win North West Counties League Premier Division title while AFC Darwen ensure safety

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