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Match Preview: Hesketh Colts Women vs Bootle FC Women

By Freddie Bullen Bootle FC Women return to cup action this Sunday as they travel to Marshside to face league rivals Hesketh Colts Women, looking to build on an impressive start to 2026 and strengthen their position in the LWYL Open Age Cup group stage. The Bucks kicked off the new year in perfect fashion last weekend, recording a convincing 4–1 victory at home against a strong Clay Brow side. Despite falling behind early following a defensive error, Bootle showed great chara

4 days ago

THE GIRLS MAKE A DREAM START TO THEIR CUP CAMPAIGN

Bootle FC Women defeated a strong Clay Brow in style with a crushing 4-1 victory at The Berry Street Garage Stadium on sunday afternoon. With the help of a brace from star girl Poppie O’Neil, who grabbed her self a brace and the herorics between the sticks by Izzy Cartwright, the girls started 2026 in the best way possible. It was a dominant first 10 minutes from the vistors as they pressed the Bootle defence but the break through came in the 10th minute after miscommunicatio

7 days ago

Bootle FC Women's Manager, Alex Garbe’s Thoughts ahead of Clay Brow

Photos: Kate Tencza Alex, happy new year, How would you assess the first half of the season for the girls? Thank you! Happy New Year to you too. I think the word to describe has been inconsistent but positive. If you would have said at the start of pre-season that we would have a completely new squad, which we are still adding to, we are sat around mid-table but if we win our games in hand you move up into where we want to be challenging for, then it is positive. However ther

Jan 11

Match Preview: Bootle FC Women vs Clay Brow FC Women

By Freddie Bullen Photos: Kate Tencza Bootle FC Women return to action on Sunday as they kick off 2026 with a major cup fixture at The Berry Street Garage Stadium, hosting league rivals Clay Brow in their opening group game of the LWYFL Open Age Cup. The Bucks will be eager to start the new year positively by claiming all three points against familiar opposition. It has been a quiet winter period for Bootle, with their last scheduled fixture — a league clash at home to St Hel

Jan 11

Ste Edmondson pens Bootle deal

Bootle Football Club are delighted to announce that Ste Edmondson has signed a contract, committing to the club until May 2027. Manager Alan Morgan commented, “Ste is a young player with clear potential and has the right attitude to succeed. His application and eye for goal have stood out since joining and this contract reflects the faith the club have in him.” Chairman Joe Doran said, “The club are committed to providing a pathway for young players and playing our part in th

Club News

Jan 10

Spoils shared at the league leaders

By Brendan Doyle The first few minutes of the game seen Bootle take a chance just outside the box as Michael Simpson attempted to curl the ball into the far corner but the effort only flew wide. After that effort from Simpson it took a while for the game to heat up and see any real chances, until a ball came into the Lower Breck area came in from Jay Roberts in an attempt to find Michael Simpson at the far post but Simpson just couldn’t reach the ball in time as it bounced ou

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Jan 1

Match Preview: Kidsgrove Athletic (A)

By Brendan Doyle After going on a four game run without a defeat, Bootle look to make it five games unbeaten and three consecutive league wins at the end of their trip to Staffordshire as they face fourteenth placed Kidsgrove Athletic at Hollinwood Road. Despite a shock defeat on Tuesday night at Jericho Lane to MSB Woolton via a penalty shootout, it still remains that Bootle are undefeated in their last four league outings and have won two consecutive games in that run, incl

Dec 4, 2025

Bucks eliminated from County Cup

By Brendan Doyle After a 1-1 draw after ninety minutes The Bucks were defeated 5-4 on penalties to MSB Woolton resulting in an exit of the Liverpool Senior Cup. Bootle almost took the lead very early on in the game as Jay Roberts managed to find Will Russ unmarked in the MSB Woolton area but as the ball fell to Russ in front of a pretty much open goal, Russ scuffed his effort over the bar. Minutes later a similar move happened again as Jay Roberts managed to keep the ball fro

Dec 4, 2025

Bootle Put Five Past Mossley

By Brendan Doyle Despite Bootle’s positive start it was Mossley who had the first real chance of the game as Jack Marrow struck the ball with the outside of his foot on a half volley but the ball sailed wide. After Jack McGowan was forced to exit the field due to an ankle injury, substitute Courtney Duffus almost instantly made an impact after his headed attempt ended up in the back of the net to give Bootle the lead. Just four minutes later Courtney Duffus again found the ba

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Nov 30, 2025

Bootle Women take on Hesketh Colts

Match Preview: Bootle Women vs Hesketh Colts Sunday 30 November 2025 – 2:00pm Berry Street Garage Stadium Bootle Women return to The Berry Street Garage Stadium this Sunday for their first home league fixture since the opening day, as they welcome 9th-placed Hesketh Colts. After a frustrating defeat last weekend, the Bucks will be determined to respond with a strong performance and secure a vital three points on home soil. Last Time Out: Parklands 4–2 Bootle Bootle fell to a

Match Reports

Nov 30, 2025

Bootle’s history with the Liverpool Senior Cup

Bootle FC’s History In The Liverpool Senior Cup As we face MSB Woolton in the preliminary round of the Liverpool Senior Cup, we take a look back at the four occasions Bootle Football Club lifted the trophy. Bootle 3 Liverpool Ramblers 1, April 14th 1883, Liverpool College Ground This victory seen Bootle become the inaugural winners of the competition as Rod Ashton’s hat trick helped The Bucks to achieve this feat, setting the standard for the competition’s history. Bootle 3 L

First Team

Nov 17, 2025

Bootle Hammered 6-0 Away At Chasetown

By Brendan Doyle After just thirteen minutes and with their first real attempt on goal, the hosts took the lead after Joey Butlin laid off Sam Wilding who was unmarked in the area and buried his effort. After not much happening in the game with chances for neither side falling, Chasetown doubled their lead as Jack Langston was laid off by once again Joey Butlin and ceased his opportunity. Jack Langston once again almost got his name on the scoresheet as the ball fell to his p

First Team

Nov 3, 2025

5-STAR SECOND HALF PERFORMANCE FROM THE BUCKS

By Freddie Bullen The girls returned to league action in style with an incredible second-half performance to make up for a quiet and disappointing first-half display, sealing a 5–3 win away at the Tiber Football Centre against bottom-of-the-league Sefton Park Rangers. It was a quick start for the hosts as the Bootle defence failed to deal with a bouncing ball from a Rangers goal kick, allowing Sefton Park’s No.17 to break through on goal and slot low into the bottom left corn

Nov 2, 2025

Bucks Fall Short at Home

Congleton Town’s single goal from a Max McCarthy worldie from the halfway line gave was enough for The Bears to pick up three points. Same old story for Bootle as they created loads of chances to take the lead in the first half but failed to capitalise on a single one of them. The first was a shot by Joe Woolley after Dior Angus made a great run into the box and the ball fell to Woolley’s weaker foot but the effort was saved by Congleton Town keeper Dave Parton. A ball from J

First Team

Oct 28, 2025

Match Preview: Sefton Park Rangers vs Bootle FC Women

By Freddie Bullen Bootle FC Women return to league action this Sunday afternoon as they make the short trip to the Tiber Football Centre to face Sefton Park Rangers in an important fixture. The Bucks will be aiming to bounce back and collect all three points after a disappointing result in their last league outing. Currently sitting fifth in the table with six points, a win this weekend could see Bootle rise to third place, just one point behind leaders Vulcan — a strong ince

Oct 26, 2025

Bucks Victorious In Greater Manchester

Credit: Stalybridge Celtic (LinkedIn) By Brendan Doyle Alan Morgan’s men come away from Bower Fold with a single early goal from Lewis Earl to claim all three points and a second consecutive league victory. A fast start from Bootle put Stalybridge Celtic on the back foot as Joe Woolley managed to get a shot away on his weaker foot just outside the host’s area but the effort only rolled wide of the goal and out of play. Bootle managed to win a free kick down their right flank

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Oct 21, 2025

Home Joy At Last!

Credit: Kate Tencza By Brendan Doyle The Bucks finally pick up a league win at home after a two month drought with a 2-1 win over Atherton Colleries. The first attempt towards goal for Bootle came by way of a shot from Jay Roberts which was blocked which then seen the ball fall to the feet of Jack Lenehan whose shot was also blocked. Jay Roberts once again attempted to contribute to a Bootle lead by playing a ball into the path of Dior Angus from out wide but the hit from Ang

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Oct 15, 2025