Ramsbottom United returned to winning ways and progressed in the Lancashire F.A. Trophy at the expense of near-neighbours Padiham on a bitterly cold night at the Harry Williams Riverside Stadium.
The curse of New Mills struck again! In ten attempts, Ramsbottom United have still to notch a single victory against the Millers, and despite looking likely to break that duck, failure to convert a number of chances, and a late equaliser maintained the unwanted record.
On a dank and miserable afternoon in west Yorkshire, Ramsbottom United made heavy weather of gaining the three points their superiority deserved.
Ramsbottom United bowed out of this year’s FA Cup competition in somewhat contentious circumstances.
Ramsbottom United’s adventure in the FA Trophy came to an end when they were undone by three sucker punches in an otherwise even contest with Skrill North strugglers Worcester City on Sunday.
Ramsbottom United’s fine run continued in north Yorkshire with a comprehensive victory over a side that had started the day above the Rams in the table.
Lancaster City arrived at the Harry Williams Riverside Stadium having thrashed New Mills 6-0 in their previous game. They left with their tales between their legs having suffered a defeat by the same margin against the Rams. Such are the vagaries of football.
Former Football League side, Darlington, made their first ever visit to the Harry Williams Riverside Stadium as firm favourites for the championship, but left on the end of a comprehensive defeat.
Ramsbottom United travelled up to Northumberland for their first-ever meeting with renowned non-league giants Blyth Spartans.
Worksop Town arrived at the Harry Williams Riverside Stadium for the first ever meeting of the two clubs, but departed not knowing what had hit them.
A Phil Dean penalty followed by a strike from Dominic Smalley was enough to bring Ramsbottom back from behind and seal an FA Trophy win at Warrington Town on Saturday.
Ramsbottom United’s unbeaten five match run came to an end in Tameside on an afternoon of frenetic action, but, ultimately, disappointment.
Ramsbottom United returned to the north-east for the second time in five days, but once again came home victorious.
Ramsbottom United progressed to the next round of the County Cup with a relatively easy victory over North West Counties side Atherton LR, despite a spirited effort from the visitors.
Ramsbottom United made the short journey to bottom of the table neighbours Radcliffe Borough, and came away with a point in a game that really should have seen all three won.
After the late but deserved reprieve at Stocksbridge on Saturday, Ramsbottom United comfortably cruised into the next round of the FA Cup with a comprehensive victory on Tuesday night.