Liversedge FC hit back to make FA Vase progress
Liversedge FC took their run of success onto the national stage when they progressed to the third round of the Isuzu FA Vase with a hard fought victory at the Meat Drunkery Clayborn Stadium.
Danny Forrest’s men had to come from behind to knock North West Counties Premier League side Atherton Laburnum Rovers out of the competition 2-1.
Two goals in a six minute spell in the second half proved enough to keep Liversedge on their upward curve and they now face a trip to the north east to take on North Shields in the third round of the FA Vase on Saturday, December 6.
Manager Forrest had said ahead of the second round tie that his side would have to be close to their best to beat opponents who have enjoyed a lot of success in recent years and went deep into the competition last season.
And Rovers gave warning of their capabilities in the first half when George Chadwick put them ahead on 35 minutes.
Sedge battled hard to hit back in the second period and drew level as Mr reliable Joe Walton came up with a goal on 56 minutes – his 99th for the club.
One quickly became two with Kelan Swales netting six minutes later to put the hosts in front.
They had to defend well to see the game through, but held firm for a terrific success that puts them in the last 64 of a competition that ends with a final at Wembley.
Liversedge’s brilliant run has seen them win the accolade of NCEL Premier team of the month for October and they return to league action tonight (Tuesday) at home to Parkgate.
They will be also be looking to hold onto top spot when away to fourth-placed Sheffield on Saturday.
Despite not having an NCE Premier game last week they remain three points clear of Beverley Town – with three games in hand on them – four points ahead of their main title rivals at this stage Tadcaster Albion and six in front of Sheffield, who have played two more matches.