Saturday 25 January 2025
NWCFL Premier Division
Matchday 31

West Didsbury & Chorlton 0

Abbey Hey 0

Attendance: 1,126

West line-up:
1 Lawlor, 2 Kenny (12 Roberts 59), 3 McConnell, 4 Moore (c), 5 Jones, 6 Rowney (16 Hughes 59), 7 Banister, 8 Murray, 9 Briggs (14 Matthews 59), 10 Lazenbury, 11 Billingsley (17 Abadaki HT). Not used: 15 Holyoak.

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West were held to a first goalless draw since November 2023 on a frustrating afternoon at Brookburn Road.

Ollie Martin began his suspension, so Joe Lawlor started in goal having joined on a dual-registration from Wythenshawe Town. Adam Jones, Jack Banister and Lewis Billingsley were restored to the starting XI. Harvey Roberts and Billy Matthews move to the bench while Reuben Dass misses out.

Looking for a sixth successive league win, West dominated but a combination of profligacy, Abbey Hey's debutant goalkeeper Andre Mendes and the offside flag ensured the spoils were shared.

West looked to have a golden opportunity on the hour, the referee awarding a penalty after Victor Abadaki was tripped in the box. However, the offside flag was up and the decision was chalked off.

Abbey Hey threatened on the counter and West keeper Joe Lawlor was kept busy. West ran out of time and exhausted all ideas, and Abbey Hey held on to extend their unbesten run to 7 games.

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We spoke to West manager Paul Marshall after the match:

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Today’s Burton Rd Brewing Co Supporters of the Match are Bethany and Hattie on their birthdays. 

They chose Jimmy Moore as their Player of the Match.

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— West Didsbury & Chorlton (@wdcfc.bsky.social) January 25, 2025 at 5:12 PM

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Browse through our wonderful match galleries, from club photographers:
Nathan Ashmall, Chris Michell, Jack Todd and Christina Bowett.