The group stages of the Goldline Trophy are drawing to a close and last night Group 3 became the first to complete all of its games. Breightmet United, who have played all three of their matches within the last week, made it three wins from three as they beat Atherton LR 3-0. This secured top spot in the group for the Manchester League side, whilst LR go through as runners up. In the nights other match Ashton Athletic secured a quarter final place, and most likely first place in group 4, as they defeated Elton Vale 6-3. The final placings in this group may still change depending on the result of tonight's game between Tempest United and Ashton Town. Tempest need a win to qualify whilst Town will go through with a draw. In theory a win for Ashton Town could raise them above their local rivals. This would put the two sides on seven points each. However as goals scored determines the placing of teams on equal points, Town will need at least eight tonight, having scored five goals to Athletic's thirteen.
Tonight's other Goldline match is in group 1 between Stoneclough and Atherton Collieries. Stoneclough are already eliminated so it is Collieries that are the only one with something to play for. The Atherton side can qualify tonight with a win should the secure at least five goals, whilst if this match is drawn then Charnock Richard will go into the quarter finals, and Collieries will have to wait upon their match against Hindsford.
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