Nelson FC

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

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

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

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 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

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

Bacup Borough boss Brent Peters

Bacup Borough boss Brent Peters

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

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

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

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

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

Barnoldswick Town FC

Nelson could do rivals Colne a favour with North West Counties League Premier Division victory over league leaders

Adnan Ahmed in his Huddersfield Town days

Adnan Ahmed in his Huddersfield Town days

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Nelson's former Huddersfield midfielder Ahmed urges action to get Asian players at top of the game

Chorley boss Matt Jansen

Chorley boss Matt Jansen

NON-LEAGUE REVIEW: Chorley seal superb comeback derby win

IN FORM: Waqas Azam has scored four goals in his last three games for Nelson

IN FORM: Waqas Azam has scored four goals in his last three games for Nelson

Trip to the league leaders is a chance to see the level we need to reach, says Nelson boss Paul Fildes

STRIKES: Waqas Azam scored twice for Nelson in their 4-4 draw at Padiham on Saturday

STRIKES: Waqas Azam scored twice for Nelson in their 4-4 draw at Padiham on Saturday

Nelson boss left gutted after derby day thriller with Padiham

New Nelson manager content with start - despite two defeats

New Nelson manager content with start - despite two defeats

New Nelson manager content with start - despite two defeats

TURNING POINT: Stephen Cassidy tries to escape the attentions of Cammell Laird defenders during Saturday's 4-2 defeat for Nelson

TURNING POINT: Stephen Cassidy tries to escape the attentions of Cammell Laird defenders during Saturday's 4-2 defeat for Nelson

New Nelson boss happy with attitude of players as rebuilding job continues

HOT SEAT: Nelson boss Paul Fildes

HOT SEAT: Nelson boss Paul Fildes

SATURDAY INTERVIEW: Non-league legend Paul Fildes is ready to make mark as boss

NEW BOSS: Paul Fildes in his time at Barnoldswick

NEW BOSS: Paul Fildes in his time at Barnoldswick

Nelson unveil Paul Fildes as boss

OPTIMISM: Nelson will be hoping to celebrate a cup scalp against Chorley tonight

OPTIMISM: Nelson will be hoping to celebrate a cup scalp against Chorley tonight

Nelson to name new boss after Chorley clash

LIFT OFF: Nelson celebrate their win over Congleton

LIFT OFF: Nelson celebrate their win over Congleton

Nelson through while Colne, Padiham and Bacup also seal progress

DERBY WIN: Mark Fell

DERBY WIN: Mark Fell

Nelson add to Padiham woes

NEW SIGNING: Former Burnley youth team captain Waqas Azam has joined Nelson

NEW SIGNING: Former Burnley youth team captain Waqas Azam has joined Nelson

Nelson boss wants Admirals to rediscover form in derby clash

BRAGGING RIGHTS: Colne beat Nelson 2--0 in December’s Pendle Clasico at their XLCR Stadium home

BRAGGING RIGHTS: Colne beat Nelson 2--0 in December’s Pendle Clasico at their XLCR Stadium home

Rival managers all set for ‘Pendle Clasico’

ON THE CHARGE: Nelson’s Matthew O’Neill looks to make ground Picture: HELEN BROWN

ON THE CHARGE: Nelson’s Matthew O’Neill looks to make ground Picture: HELEN BROWN

Bacup revival gathers pace as they survive comeback

ON TARGET: Danny Boyle

ON TARGET: Danny Boyle

Goal-fests for high flying neighbours

SYNCHRONISED: Barnoldswick Town players, in blue and yellow, challenge for the ball

SYNCHRONISED: Barnoldswick Town players, in blue and yellow, challenge for the ball

Nelson suffer but Barlick earn point

WRIGHT STUFF: Nelson players celebrate going 2-0 up with goalscorer Peter Wright (centre) Pictures: KIPAX

WRIGHT STUFF: Nelson players celebrate going 2-0 up with goalscorer Peter Wright (centre) Pictures: KIPAX

Peter Wright strikes double in Nelson home win

DELIGHT: Nelson’s O’Neill brothers celebrate a goal during the win over Widnes last season

DELIGHT: Nelson’s O’Neill brothers celebrate a goal during the win over Widnes last season

Nelson boss keen to show leaders his side can mix it with the best

BOSS: Nelson are fifth under the guidance of Mark Fell, left

BOSS: Nelson are fifth under the guidance of Mark Fell, left

Nelson boss Mark Fell calls for structure rethink

Nelson boss Mark Fell and assistant Tim Breaker

Nelson boss Mark Fell and assistant Tim Breaker

Nelson boss Mark Fell in search for new centre half

Nelson's Peter Wright celebrates opening the scoring for his side in their 2-1 win over AFC Liverpool on Saturday. Picture: KIPAX

Nelson's Peter Wright celebrates opening the scoring for his side in their 2-1 win over AFC Liverpool on Saturday. Picture: KIPAX

Nelson move up to sixth after seeing off AFC Liverpool

Peter Wright was on target for Nelson

Peter Wright was on target for Nelson

Nelson left feeling Blue

Bacup and Rossendale Borough boss Brent Peters

Bacup and Rossendale Borough boss Brent Peters

Home start for new boys Nelson

Darwen face a long trek in Challenge Cup

Darwen face a long trek in Challenge Cup

Darwen face a long trek in Challenge Cup

Family ties at Nelson

Family ties at Nelson

Blackburn Rovers FC

Family ties at Nelson

Colne snap-up Rodriguez

Colne snap-up Rodriguez

Colne snap-up Rodriguez

Brent Peters has been relegated

Brent Peters has been relegated

North West Counties League round-up

Anthony Johnson's men are in a good position

Anthony Johnson's men are in a good position

Non-league: Ramsbottom making plans for play-offs

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Nelson end season

Nelson celebrate the title

Nelson celebrate the title

Nelson boss Fell hails his squad after league glory

Garry Flitcroft

Garry Flitcroft

Saturday non-league preview: Chorley aiming to stay ahead of the pack

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Crowd joy for Admirals

Boss Brent Peters

Boss Brent Peters

Bitter blow for Boro in survival bid

Nelson boss Mark Fell

Nelson boss Mark Fell

Peter’s in the Wright place for Nelson

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Nelson in the money as they aim for perfect pitch

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