In the high stakes world of amateur football, Oldham Tuesday's 6-a-side league is nearing its climax with only two weeks remaining. The thrilling week 7 matches delivered some tantalising results that could potentially foreshadow the ultimate season winners.
In the Premier League Division, Dead Legs showed their dominance by outscoring Athletico Rochdale with a resounding 7-3 triumph. The match was particularly noteworthy for the performance of Max Boyes. The Athletico Rochdale star netted three times, securing his position as the division's top scorer.
Elsewhere in the division, The Radclyffe Boys found the back of the net five times against Basset, securing a 5-2 victory. Red Line FC blanked Albion House 6-0, whilst Momo FC topped OA FC with a 4-1 scoreline. ATF FC rounded off the day with a clean 3-0 win over Manchester Mavericks.
Shifting focus to Division 1, Barely Athletic showed their prowess with a 4-0 win against 4G FC. Failsworth Town 6s overcame We Fit FC, securing a 3-1 victory. The game between Waterhead Wanderers and Artois FC proved to be a nail-biter, with Waterhead Wanderers narrowly emerging victoriously by 4-3.
Most notably, Alfie Barlow of the Waterhead Wanderers was declared the most valued player of the week. His performance certainly made a significant impact in the Wanderers' win.
Sports Leaders maintained their form with a 2-0 victory against Rickys Under 18s while Shoprite Rovers captured a 4-1 win over Six Offenders, thanks to the exceptional performance of Martin who scored three times, making him the top scorer in Division 1.
As the season enters its final phase, teams are encouraged to secure their slots for the next season. With two weeks left, the competition is heating up, and every match is crucial. The players are ready, the fans are excited, and the Oldham Tuesday 6-a-side Football League promises nothing short of action-packed encounters in the upcoming weeks.