News in Frodsham

Helsby Reserves played top of the League Cestrian Alexandra FC yesterday (10th) in the CWFL Olympic Trophy Championship in blustery conditions.

Helsby FC started slowly and at 15 minutes a free kick to Helsby ended up with the Cestrian player curling a beautiful shot into the top corner of the net.

Helsby FC Reserves were away against Chester Nomads this Saturday (3rd), drawing 2-2.

Braving the miserable weather conditions, Helsby started well, making three half chances. However, with the rain growing heavier by the minute, both teams began to struggle, neither managing to make much headway.

Helsby Community Sports Club are on the lookout for volunteers to help with the opening of their new clubhouse and sports facilities.

There are roles available in marketing, admin, governance, procedures and coaching. As we draw closer to the opening of the new clubhouse in early 2021, the Sports Club are eager to get more helpers on board, and to benefit from their fresh ideas.

Helsby FC First Team were against Heswall FC Reserves at home this Saturday, losing 0-1.

In what was dubbed a "bizarre and controversial game" by Helsby FC's Duncan Cowley, Helsby began well but soon conceded a penalty to Heswall.

The final race in the Montane trail tour series, which covers Delamere Forest Trail 10 & 13, has been postponed until next year due to Covid-19.

The event was due to take place this Sunday (27th September), but has now been moved to 2021. Runners usually complete a 5, 10 or 13k race, through Delamere's forest paths.

Helsby FC Reserves played Shaftesbury Reserves in their second game of the season on Saturday, drawing 2-2.

Helsby started nervously, and Shaftesbury scored deservedly after 25 minutes. This was followed by three great chances for Helsby, but no goals. At half time the score was 1-0 and Helsby decided to bring on Adam Harding.

Frodsham CC's 1st XI welcomed Saughall CC for Saturday's game on a lovely mid-September afternoon, with Saughall's captain unsurprisingly elected to bat first.

Jack McGrogan and Matt Deakin opened the bowling for FCC, backed up by first change seamer, Tom Halliwell.

Frodsham Sunday XI's season ended with a beautiful September afternoon and a wonderful game of cricket at Runcorn CC on September 13th. It was the annual Matt Shaw Memorial Trophy 30-over game.

Runcorn batted first, with Matt Williamson 51* and Jim Morrell 38*, playing really well and captain Steve Bebbington hitting a huge 6 from the last ball to see them finish up on 143-5.

Helsby FC are proposing new sponsorship plans to local businesses.

The plans on offer include:

Helsby FC First Team were at home against Chester Nomads Reserves on Saturday (12th), who they beat 4-3.

Helsby FC's Duncan Cowley said that Helsby were "dominant from the whistle," surging into a three goal lead in the first 20 minutes.