Football

Wem Athletic players and management line up.

First Wem derby in more than 40 years takes centre stage on Sunday

Grant Butler is the new manager of Wem Town.

New era at Wem Town as Butler takes charge following Springthorpe's departure

Ian Springthorpe (inset) and the Butler Sports Ground.

Wem Town get ground development green light while manager resigns

Adam Shillcock is the new manager of Whitchurch Alport.

Tough start for new Whitchurch Alport boss as Reds taste cup and league defeats

Whitchurch Alport's Yockings Park.

Shillcock returns to Yockings Park as new manager of Whitchurch Alport

Action from Morda United's clash with Whitchurch Alport 1946.

Goddard bows out with a point as Whitchurch held to draw against Bewdley

Luke Goddard has resigned as manager of Whitchurch Alport.

Goddard steps down as manager of Whitchurch Alport after seven-year tenure

Wem Town's new signings ahead of the start of the new season.

Wem snap up quartet of signings ahead of new Shropshire League season

Beech Grove, home of Ellesmere Rangers.

Ellesmere Rangers announce decision to drop out of North West Counties League

Matty Owen is the new manager of Whitchurch 1946.

New head of coaching and development team manager unveiled by Whitchurch Alport

Beech Grove, home of Ellesmere Rangers.

Ellesmere Rangers issue appeal for townspeople to help secure club's future

Prees United have folded.

Prees United disband but appeal for new club to take on facilities

Alport U-12 girls' team beat Albrighton on penalties to win the double.

Young Whitchurch footballers celebrate winning a double after tense shootout

Whitchurch Alport U12 girls' will be heading into the final games of the season unbeaten.

Whitchurch footballers hoping to do the double with league and cup wins

Ellesmere Rangers travel to Conngleton on Monday.

Ellesmere and Whitchurch Alport go gunning for end of season silverware

Match for Mind is coming back to Oswestry in 2023

Fundraising football match set to return to bringing TikTok stars with it

A number of presenters including Alex Scott have withdrawn from their regular broadcasting duties with the BBC today.

Football Focus and Final Score scrapped amid presenter walk out in Gary Lineker row

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Richard played in the academy of Stoke City.

Whitchurch counsellor features in footballer mental health documentary

Action from Ellesmere Rangers' clash at Stockport Town. Picture by MKS Photography.

Ellesmere Rangers close on play-offs while Whitchurch rescue late point

Fans at Yockings Park this afternoon. Picture: Whitchurch Alport FC.

Whitchurch Alport cleared in racism case and awarded three points

Ellesmere Rangers' Connor Courtney in the tackle with Ben Davies looking on.

Ellesmere bid to close gap on leaders with Boxing Day trip to Eccleshall

Michael Owen visited the much-loved Bolesworth Christmas Light Trail last night (Wednesday, December 21).

England football legend enjoys 'perfect start' to Christmas at Bolesworth Light Trail

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England manager Gareth Southgate confirmed to stay on until after the Euro's 2024.

Gareth Southgate to continue as England manger until Euro 2024, FA confirms

Wem Town Football Club representatives.

Big-hearted Shropshire football club gives back while dreaming big

12 year old boy from Ellesmere College collects and donates 23 full football strips to boys at an orphanage in South India

Kind-hearted Oswestry youngster donates 23 football kits to Indian orphanage

Oswestry under 13 football team

North Shropshire farm lends support young footballers

The Wales squad after Friday's defeat versus Iran

Wales look for victory versus England in quest to remain in the World Cup

Action from Wem Town's FA Cup clash with Nottingham Forest. Picture by Guy Clarke Photography.

Wem Town bow out of FA Cup as West inspires Nottingham Forest victory

Exactly what needs to happen for England to qualify from Group B to Wold Cup last 16

Exactly what needs to happen for England to qualify from Group B to Wold Cup last 16

Karl Bailey has been in sparkling form for Ellesmere Rangers this season.

Ellesmere Rangers take a break from title pursuit with cup trip to Cheadle

RECAP: Wales take on the USA in key FIFA World Cup encounter

Watch Joe Lycett shred £10K after David Beckham's World Cup deadline expires

Watch Joe Lycett shred £10K after David Beckham's World Cup deadline expires

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Alport are based in Yockings Park.

Whitchurch Alport issue appeal after match abandoned due to alleged racism

Whitchurch Alport promises to work with authorities after 'racist remark' causes abandonment

Allen Evans was a much-loved and celebrated Wem man.

Wem and Shropshire sporting legend Allen Evans remembered after he dies aged 84

The Ellesmere Rangers and Preston North End teams with Rob (front row, far right in green).

Pilgrimage to Preston for Ellesmere's Rob in football dream

Whitchurch Alport v Newport Pagnell Town, FA Vase Quarter Final..Picture by Phil Blagg Photography..PB017-2022-16.

New community football facility with 4G pitch could be built in Whitchurch

Ian Springthorpe and Darren Edwards are the new managers at Wem Town.

Wem Town unveil new management ahead of Shropshire Cup clash in Shrewsbury

Alex Hughes struck for Alport. Picture by Josh Pearce

Hughes fires Whitchurch to Ethelston Cup glory but league woes continue

Malpas based football coach trades Rochdale role for new challenge at Port Vale

Alex Hughes netted a consolation for Alport. Picture by 617 Photography.

Hughes nets consolation as Alport hunted down at home to Wulfrunians

The EFL is expected to follow the decision of the Premier League

Premier League and EFL fixtures postponed this weekend following Queen's death

The Premier League and English Football League are expected to cancel this weekend's fixtures following the death of Queen Elizabeth II

Premier League and EFL expected to postpone weekend's fixtures after Queen's death

Alex Hughes celebrates for Whitchurch Alport. Picture by Joe Sheridan.

Whitchurch Alport battle to ensure unbeaten bank holiday programme

30.07.22 - Sutton United v Newport County - Sky Bet League 2 - Will Evans of Newport County controls the ball.

Evans off the mark as Powys star helps Newport overcome Portsmouth

Alex Hughes celebrates for Whitchurch Alport. Picture by Joe Sheridan.

Whitchurch open league campaign on a high as Hughes soars with hat-trick

Fans at Yocking Park. Picture: Whitchurch Alport FC.

Whitchurch Alport Football Club to host girls open day on back of Lioness success

Whitchurch Alport players celebrate the opening goal in last season's FA Vase tie against Newport Pagnell Town.

Positive signs as Alport prepare to kick off new season

Danish defender Neilson becomes one of five new faces at Whitchurch Alport

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Liverpool's Ben Woodburn and Blackburn Rovers' Corry Evans battle for the ball during a pre season friendly match at Ewood Park, Blackburn..

Former Malpas schoolboy and record-breaking Wales star released by Liverpool

Photograph by Peter Powell. 31 May 2022.

This is Michael Owen with Nina Barbour. Michael has today signed an exclusive deal with Cheshire’s Bolesworth Estate.

The partnership will see Michael attending a host of events on the Bolesworth

Michael Owen to take part in popular equestrian event after signing exclusive deal

Alvie Thrivilas

Is this club's youngest fan? Whitchurch newborn destined for Wrexham AFC fandom turns one!

Jordan Evans in action for Newtown. Picture by H18-PDW Photography.

Whitchurch Alport boost ranks with ex-Wales and Wrexham starlet

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Fans at Yocking Park. Picture: Whitchurch Alport FC.

Whitchurch Alport and town junior football club agree historic merger