Sports enthusiasts were treated to a thrilling opening week of football as the Northwich Monday 6 a side Football League kicked off its new season. The action was intense across both the Premier League and Division 1, with teams battling it out for an early lead in the standings.
In the Premier League, the standout fixture saw The Hive FC take on Futtbuckers in a high-octane encounter that ended 6-4 in favor of the Futtbuckers. San Marino demonstrated their defensive strength with a solid 3-0 win over HGCFC, while Lodge FC proved too strong for No Chance FC, winning the match 4-0. The standout performer of the week in the Premier League was Kean from The Hive fc, who managed to find the back of the net once, laying down an early marker in the top scorers’ chart.
Over in Division 1, the competition was just as fierce. Pump Truckers FC narrowly lost to Net Six & Chill in a 3-2 thriller, while Barnton Fishermen edged Alderman Veterans with a 4-3 victory. But the standout match of the night saw Hasbullacueta dominate Kiss My Pass, ending the game with a commanding 5-0 win. Division 1's top scorer of the week was Keane from Hasbullacueta, who netted an impressive three goals.
As the season has just begun, it's all to play for in the coming weeks. Both divisions have set the bar high with some electrifying football, leaving fans eagerly anticipating the next round of games. The standout performers, Kean of The Hive FC in the Premier League and Keane of Hasbullacueta in Division 1, will surely be ones to watch as the season unfolds.