Fulwood 2 Blackrod 0: TWO second-half goals from leading scorer Ged Smith sent Blackrod Town home pointless in defeat at Fulwood Amateurs.

If Sam Cardwell had converted two clear-cut first half opportunities, and Rob Findlow had not put his penalty over the crossbar, Blackrod would have got something out of the match.

Kris Arkwright and David Sutch were outstanding for Blackrod, and never stopped working for the cause.

Blackrod Reserves drew 3-3 at home to Thornton Cleveleys. The scorers were Aron Collier, Andy Morris and Jimmy Dickson.