LEIGH'S Hilton Park stages the Goldline Trophy Final, in association with the Bolton Evening News, on December 1.

The encounter sees two of the early-season form teams in a major head to head as Manchester League Premier Division Pennington take on LAL Division One Bolton County.

Competition chairman Keiran Tilley said: "The support of Bolton Wanderers in organising this event has been tremendous.

"Guest of honour Nat Lofthouse will be presented to the teams before the game and will be handing over the trophies and medals afterwards.

"Wanderers have also printed the tickets which means they have become soccer buffs' collectors item with amateur club names on pro club tickets."

Ticket details on 0161 723 5879.

Tilley added: "The Sprint King Challenge and Penalty Prize events will also be taking place, giving teams the opportunity to enter their representatives."

LEIGH ATHLETIC lost 3-0 at Bury as their worst run of results for many years continued.

The Reserves were beaten 3-2 at home against Preston, the goals from Dobson and Fielding.

West and Nash scored for the Thirds in a 2-0 win at Chadderton.

A hat-trick from Clarke and a goal from Clough helped the table-topping Fourths to a 4-3 home win against Radcliffe Arms.

ATHERTON LR lost 3-0 to Ramsbottom United in midweek.

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