Mother Nature was inevitably the big winner in Division Two this week as the arctic wind hit the North West of England, bringing snow, subzero temperatures and consequently, multiple fixture cancellations.
The solitary league game to survive the cold snap saw Haydock come from behind twice to defeat Lymm Rovers 3-2. Two spot kicks from Jack Heale put Lymm in the ascendancy twice, but they were unable to hold on as Haydock fought back with goals from Liam Haselden, Nathan Ashcroft and an own goal securing the three points. Two defeats in a row now for fifth placed Lymm Rovers as Haydock lift themselves to sixth in the table.
Three cup games involving Division Two sides survived the adverse weather with Mersey Valley thrashing Liverpool league side Collegiate 8-1 to advance the next round of the Northern Cup. Wigan Town and Warrington Rylands Development were unable to join them in the draw for the round of 16, as they were beaten by Arc FC and Bickerstaffe respectively.
Games involving St Helens Town, Stretford Paddock, Hartford, Newton Le Willows, Maine Road Reserves, Sandbach Town and Moore United were all postponed.
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