City of Liverpool (A)
NWCFL Premier Division
Matchday 5
Follow West on WhatsApp
Follow West on BlueSky
___________________________________________
Match Preview
West face City of Liverpool on Monday afternoon with the aim of building on last weekend's FA Cup success against Brighouse Town.
Despite West now being just one win away from equalling last season's historic FA Cup run, manager Paul Marshall knows that his side's league form will need to improve. West sit in 17th after four games, and a 94th minute winner for Atherton LR in the last league outing meant that West have only amassed four points so far.
Monday's opponents have had an even tougher time following their relegation from the NPL last season. They remain winless in the league and have won just two points courtesy of away draws at Glossop North End and Cheadle Town.
The Purps moved into Burscough's Community Ground this Summer, but have lost their only home league game 6-0 to Atherton LR. They did win their FA Cup extra-preliminary round tie at home to Euxton Villa, but were dumped out of the competition away at Hallam last Sunday following a 3-0 defeat.
Nevertheless, City of Liverpool have had a successful weekend already as they beat Swallownest FC on penalties to progress in the FA Vase after a 1-1 scoreline in 90 minutes.
As stated, this match is being played at Burscough FC. There is a car park on site and the nearest station is Burscough Bridge, which is a 7 minute walk from the ground and trains run direct from Manchester. Opposite the station is a pub called The Bridge which tends to be popular with West fans. There is also a large clubhouse in the ground.
__________________________________________
Previous Meetings
West have played the Purps four times and have won just once, with the Liverpudlians claiming maximum points on the other three occasions.
That single West win came in March 2018 in a match that finished 4-3 at Brookburn Road despite the visitors taking an early two-goal lead. West's goals that night came from Matthew Eckersley, Joseph Shaw, Thomas Bailey and Matthew Kay.
The other meetings have seen City of Liverpool win 6-1, 4-0 and 1-3.
This match is being played at Burscough FC's Community Ground, where West have a moderately good record. West have travelled to Bobby Langton Way four times in the last three years and have picked up seven points in their meetings with Burscough and Skelmersdale United.
__________________________________________
City of Liverpool FC At A Glance
Home colours: Purple Shirts, Purple Shorts, Purple Socks
2024/25 position: 22nd (of 22) NPL West.
2025/26 average attendance: 168
City of Liverpool FC were formed in 2015 and joined the NWCFL in 2016/17. They won promotion to the Premier Division at the conclusion of their first season and it then took them just two more seasons to win the NWCFL Premier Division in 2018/19.
They returned to the NWCFL this Summer having propped up last season's NPL West table with just three wins throughout the campaign.
The Purps have claimed previously that they are the UK's "only socialist club".
Tickets for Monday's match are priced at £10 for adults in advance and £12 on the gate (concessions available). West fans are therefore encouraged to purchase their tickets HERE in advance of Monday's match.
