Richard Edmondson

Milnthorpe Corinthians defeated Kendal County 4–2 in the West Lancashire League Premier Division derby, with Zach Clark scoring a hat-trick. Kendal County suffered their second consecutive loss after another 4–0 defeat at Astley and Buckshaw United. Carnforth Rangers beat Kendal United 2–0, while Kendal United had earlier defeated Whitehaven 2–1. Carnforth Rangers Reserves also won a nine-goal match 5–4 against Chipping Reserves.

Kendal Town advanced in the FA Vase with a hard-fought 2–1 victory over Steeton, with goals from Joe Wilkinson and Jason Walker. Three days later, Kendal suffered a 4–1 Northern League Division One defeat to unbeaten Easington Collieries; Liam Cooke scored twice, while Jack Milburn briefly reduced the deficit. Kendal's next fixtures are an FA Cup preliminary-round tie against Heaton Stannington and a league trip to Crook Town.

Kendal lost by six wickets to Longridge after being bowled out for 177 in 38.4 overs. Cole Abrahams top-scored with 46, while Longridge’s Matthew De Villiers made 43 and Daniel Wilkinson Junior finished unbeaten on 52 as the hosts reached 179-4 in 43.4 overs. Kendal remain eight points clear of relegation and next face Leyland before a 40 Over Cup match against Netherfield.

Garstang defeated Kendal by four wickets in a Northern League Division One match, successfully chasing 206 with key contributions from Tom Higson and an unbeaten 42 from M Walling. Kendal’s James Bowman top-scored with 81, but early wickets hindered their innings. Despite periods of momentum for Kendal during Garstang’s chase, partnerships led by Madushanka and Walling restored control for the hosts, who reached 209 for six. Kendal now prepare to face Settle at home.

Netherfield secured back‑to‑back victories with dominant batting displays, including centuries from John Huck and Dayyaan Galiem, to defeat St Annes in the 40‑over cup and Garstang in the Twenty20 competition. Strong individual performances across both matches propelled the team to T20 Finals Day, which they will host, with upcoming fixtures set against Blackpool, Kendal, Fleetwood and Garstang.

Kendal Town began their pre-season with a dominant 9-1 win over Caton United, featuring goals from several debutants and returning players. The match allowed the manager to assess new signings and trialists as the team prepares for the upcoming Northern League season. Key players committed to another season, and attention now turns to a more challenging upcoming fixture against Morecambe.