Much more to come from Dara Costelloe, insists Wigan Athletic boss

Ryan Lowe believes the sky's the limit for Dara Costelloe after the summer signing from Burnley announced his arrival at the double at Chorley on...
WIGAN TODAY 13 hours ago

Are YOU in our 19-strong Wigan Athletic fans gallery from the trip to Chorley?

Our man Bernard Platt was in and among the crowd at Victory Park to get all the best fans pics as Wigan Athletic kicked off their pre-season...
WIGAN TODAY Jul 6

Ryan Lowe reacts to Wigan Athletic's pre-season victory at Chorley - 'That's what excites me'

Ryan Lowe admitted to being 'pleased with large parts' of Wigan Athletic's opening pre-season friendly at Chorley.
WIGAN TODAY Jul 6

Former Burnley and Northampton Town man Dara Costelloe marks his Wigan Athletic debut with match-winning contribution at Chorley

Summer signing Dara Costelloe marked his debut with the first goals of his Wigan Athletic career as the visitors kicked off their pre-season...
WIGAN TODAY Jul 5

Wigan Athletic boss makes huge transfer admission - 'It's more or less done' - in specific key role

Ryan Lowe has revealed Wigan Athletic's fifth summer signing is 'more or less done' - and could even be completed before Saturday's opening...
WIGAN TODAY Jul 3

See who you can spot in this retro fans gallery from Chesterfield's games with Chorley and Ebbsfleet in early 2020

Our latest Spireites retro fan galleries take us back to two games early in 2020.
DERBYSHIRE TIME Jul 3

Wilson commits his future in further boost for Chorley

Defender Scott Wilson has put pen to paper on a new contract to extend his stay with Chorley ahead of the 2025/26 campaign.
LEP.CO.UK Jul 1

Shootout success for Chorley in charity friendly at Longridge

Longridge Town kicked off their pre-season schedule with an entertaining charity game against a youthful Chorley XI, who triumphed in a penalty...
LEP.CO.UK Jun 25

Chorley Women FC go non-profit in historic restructure

Chorley Women FC has officially incorporated as a Community Interest Company (CIC) limited by guarantee. It’s the only club in the top six tiers of...
LEP.CO.UK Jun 18

Vitinha's story: From Chorley to the Champions League final

When Vitinha scored his only goal in English football, the official attendance was zero and the opposition was sixth-tier Chorley. On Saturday,...
SKYSPORTS May 30

Touray Signs For The Port

Momodou Touray Becomes First Summer Signing We’re delighted to announce the signing of forward Momodou Touray, from fellow National League North...
SOUTHPORT FC May 20

Christmas cheer is all year round at Chorley

Chorley have proven their place at the heart of their community after earned the Moving Forward Sports Community Club of the Year award at the...
THENONLEAGUEFOOTBALLPAPER.COM May 17

Coronation Street star nearly BLINDED me in sickening nightclub attack – but was STILL given starring role in soap

NEW Coronation Street star James Cartwright battered a man in an unprovoked fight at a nightclub — leaving him with a fractured eye socket. Footage...
THE SUN May 17

Front-foot approach left Chorley boss Preece proud of his men

​Andy Preece hailed his team’s positivity after Chorley's promotion dream ended at Scunthorpe United on Saturday.
LEP.CO.UK May 5

Scunthorpe United 4 Chorley 2: Iron men’s victory sees Magpies miss out on play-off final

A clinical Scunthorpe United side fended off a resolute Chorley to claim their place in the Vanarama National League North play-off final.
LEP.CO.UK May 4

WHITEHALL BACK AND FIRING PROMOTION BID FOR BUTLERFOR BUTLER

By Chris Sumpter SCUNTHORPE UNITED 4 Whitehall 5, 22, Roberts 26, Ubaezuonu 67 CHORLEY 2 Hall 7, 78 MOBBED: Danny Whitehall celebrates with his...
THENONLEAGUEFOOTBALLPAPER.COM May 3

​Underdogs Magpies are entering The Iron’s den - Chorley face Scunthorpe in play-off semi

​The stage is set for Chorley to produce their best this weekend when they take on the might of Scunthorpe United.
LEP.CO.UK May 2

Chorley 1 King's Lynn Town 0: Ellis is the hero again as Magpies reach play-off semi-final

A goal from Mark Ellis six minutes from time settled this tense National League North play-offs eliminator.
LEP.CO.UK Apr 30

Eliminator Preview: Chorley Vs King's Lynn Town

After breathless season it's a quick turnaround for the play-offs tonight.
THENATIONALLEAGUE.ORG.UK Apr 29

​’We’re in it to win it’ pledges Chorley boss Andy Preece ahead of play-off eliminator

Boss Andy Preece has called on Chorley’s supporters to roar his men into the play-off semi-finals this evening.
LEP.CO.UK Apr 29

Rushall Olympic 1 Chorley 5: Preece's boys confirm their play-off place in style

​Five goals from the Magpies on the final day, with another five-star performance, secured a place in the play-offs for Chorley and a home tie to...
LEP.CO.UK Apr 27

Magpies’ National League North play-off fate is in their own hands

Chorley boss ​Andy Preece is predicting a nervy final weekend of the normal National League North season.
LEP.CO.UK Apr 25

Thug banned from every football match in the country after attack on Chorley FC supporter

His victim was with her family when she was assaulted at the match
LANCS.LIVE Apr 23

Chorley 5, Radcliffe 0: Magpies thrash Boro to keep their promotion dream alive

Five goals from the Magpies on Easter Monday with a five-star performance to go with it sent Andy Preece's side back into the all-important playoff...
LEP.CO.UK Apr 21

Buxton 1, Chorley 0: ​Kirby's strike makes it a not-so-good Friday for the Magpies

The win saw the Bucks move above the Magpies into a play-off spot.
LEP.CO.UK Apr 19

Preece tells Chorley stars: Keep calm and carry on picking up points

​Andy Preece will remind his Chorley players that nothing will be decided by today’s trip to Buxton (3pm) in the race to secure a National League...
LEP.CO.UK Apr 18

‘Magpies supporters deserving of credit’ says Chorley boss

​Chorley boss Andy Preece saluted the club’s fans for the part they have played in driving their bid to earn promotion to the National League this...
LEP.CO.UK Apr 17

Preece: Strength of league means Chorley must battle to the end

​Chorley boss Andy Preece can hardly believe his team are not home and dry in their battle to secure a play-off spot in the National League North.
LEP.CO.UK Apr 15

Chorley Women slip to defeat in penultimate game of the season

Leeds United Women 4 (Smith, 6', 52'; Legge, 44', Woodruff, 76') Chorley Women 1 (Stanhope, 59')
LEP.CO.UK Apr 15

Preece says that Chorley are still in a ‘fantastic position’

​Chorley boss Andy Preece says the Victory Park surface didn’t do his side any favours in Saturday’s goalless draw with Marine, as the race for a...
LEP.CO.UK Apr 15

Chorley 0 Marine 0: Visitors' defensive display ends run of home wins

Chorley and their supporters endured a frustrating afternoon as Marine’s resolute defensive display ended the Magpies’ run of seven straight wins...
LEP.CO.UK Apr 13

​Magpies are braced for huge end to campaign as they bid to secure play-off spot

​Four huge games stand between Chorley and a shot at winning promotion from the National League North.
LEP.CO.UK Apr 10

Clarets through to Premier League Cup semis

Our under-21s have a Premier League Cup semi-final to look forward to against QPR after beating Chelsea tonight 2-0 at Chorley. This was no...
UP THE CLARETS Apr 7

National League North play-offs fate is in Chorley’s hands

​Chorley boss Andy Preece admitted it was crucial that his team did not lose to fellow National League North play-off rivals King’s Lynn Town on...
LEP.CO.UK Apr 7

It's Chelsea at Chorley tonight

Burnley will be looking to win a place in the semi-finals of this season's Premier League Cup when our under-21s take on Chelsea tonight in the...
UP THE CLARETS Apr 7

King's Lynn Town 0 Chorley 0: Magpies keep hosts at arm's length in play-off race

Chorley left King’s Lynn Town frustrated as Andy Preece’s side put the brakes on the Linnets’ own play-off push.
LEP.CO.UK Apr 6

​Magpies must keep foot on gas in play-offs race

​Chorley cannot afford to step off the accelerator as the National League North season races towards its conclusion.
LEP.CO.UK Apr 4

Chelsea cup tie at Chorley

Our Premier League Cup quarter-final against Chelsea has been confirmed. It will be played next Monday, 7th April, at Chorley’s Victory Park with...
UP THE CLARETS Mar 31

Stalemate in Yorkshire for Chorley Women FC

A frustrating 90 minutes in Yorkshire saw points shared between Chorley Women FC and Huddersfield Town Women FC in a game of plentiful chances for...
LEP.CO.UK Mar 31

Chorley 4, Spennymoor Town 0: Magpies outclass their play-off rivals

​So ineffectual – and successfully shackled – were the visitors that they failed to muster a single shot in the first half and were really only a...
LEP.CO.UK Mar 30

Former Hartlepool United winger makes loan move to National League North play-off chasers

Former Hartlepool United winger Courtney Senior has signed for National League North side Chorley on loan until the end of the season.
HARTLEPOOLMAIL.CO.UK Mar 28

Darlington 1 Chorley 1: Magpies earn point thanks to Hall's header

Chorley battled hard to come from a goal behind to claim a point at Darlington on Tuesday evening thanks to Kole Hall's sixth goal of the season.
LEP.CO.UK Mar 26

Magpies looking to secure successive wins this evening at Darlington

​Chorley boss Andy Preece felt his men showed their character on Saturday in maintaining their National League North play-off challenge.
LEP.CO.UK Mar 25

Four of the Best from Chorley Women FC against Stockport County LFC

Four brilliantly taken goals saw Chorley Women FC run out 4-1 winners versus Stockport County LFC, and claim another crucial three points in the...
LEP.CO.UK Mar 24

Chorley 2 Alfreton Town 0: Magpies move into the top five

Chorley strengthened their play-off aspirations with a hard-earned victory over a typically robust and uncompromising Alfreton Town side.
LEP.CO.UK Mar 23

Chorley Women FC vs Burnley FC Women Match Report

A high energy performance from Chorley Women FC on Thursday night was unable to stop an excellent Burnley side from claiming their third...
LEP.CO.UK Mar 21

Chorley must focus on eight-game run-in says Preece after bitter blow

Chorley boss Andy Preece accepts that automatic promotion from the National League North is probably beyond the Magpies following Saturday's...
LEP.CO.UK Mar 18

Needham Market 2 Chorley 1: Late drama breaks Magpies’ hearts

The Magpies fell to a late, late defeat on the road at Needham Market.
LEP.CO.UK Mar 16

​Magpies are in the Market for vital NL North play-off points

Boss ​Andy Preece insists his Chorley players will dust themselves down and go again this weekend as they continue their fight for promotion.
LEP.CO.UK Mar 14

​Curzon Ashton 3 Chorley 0: Magpies come unstuck in Tameside

Chorley fell to a deflating defeat on the road at fellow promotion hopefuls Curzon Ashton on Tuesday night, Alex Curran and Jimmy Spencer – twice –...
LEP.CO.UK Mar 12

Magpies looking to build on ‘best victory’ of season this evening at Curzon Ashton

​Chorley boss Andy Preece labelled his team’s 3-2 victory over Chester City as their best performance of the season so far.
LEP.CO.UK Mar 11

Chorley 3, Chester 2: A brilliant Magpies fightback puts the leaders to the sword

​Chorley staged a remarkable comeback to upset National League North leaders Chester and give their own title hopes a massive boost.
LEP.CO.UK Mar 9

Chorley 2, Chester 2: A brilliant Magpies fightback puts the leaders to the sword

The Magpies slipped 2-0 behind after just 21 minutes at Victory Park as the Seals looked set to prove their title credentials.
LEP.CO.UK Mar 9

Chester 2-3 Chorley: Magpies hit back to stun Blues

Goals from Mike Calveley, George Horbury and Mark Ellis put Chester to the sword after they had led 2-0 with a Tom Peers double. The post Chester...
THENONLEAGUEFOOTBALLPAPER.COM Mar 8

MAGPIES’ STALWART HAS FOUND HIS RANGE

By Richard Scott GOAL THREAT: Chorley’s 11-goal defender Mark Ellis EVERGREEN Mark Ellis isn’t the type to do things by […] The post MAGPIES’...
THENONLEAGUEFOOTBALLPAPER.COM Mar 8

MAGPIES TO STUN HIT BACK BLUES!

By Pete Tscherewik CHESTER 2 Peers 13, 21 CHORLEY 3 Carr 26, Horbury 34, Ellis 82 LEVEL BEST: George Horbury […] The post MAGPIES TO STUN HIT BACK...
THENONLEAGUEFOOTBALLPAPER.COM Mar 8

Blues Match Report: Chorley 3 - 2 Chester FC

A frenetic contest on the road saw Chester FC defeated at Victory Park.
CHESTERS DEE RADIO Mar 8

Blues Match Preview: Chorley v Chester FC

Two promotion challengers collide this weekend as Calum McIntyre and his players make the trip to Chorley.
CHESTERS DEE RADIO Mar 8

Leamington 3 Chorley 2: Away day defeat for the Magpies

Two first-half goals and one a minute after the restart proved too much for Chorley as they fell to defeat at Leamington on Saturday.
LEP.CO.UK Mar 2

LEAMINGTON REFUSE TO PUT BRAKES ON FINE RUN

By Paul Edwards LEAMINGTON 3 CHORLEY 2 LEAMINGTON made it four wins from their last seven matches by downing high-flying […] The post LEAMINGTON...
THENONLEAGUEFOOTBALLPAPER.COM Mar 1

​Magpies cannot afford to rest on their laurels ahead of Leamington test

Boss ​Andy Preece reckons Chorley will require many more points this season before they can be even assured of a play-off place in the National...
LEP.CO.UK Feb 28

Chorley 4 Farsley Celtic 0: Smart Carr in top gear

Chorley strolled to a comprehensive victory over relegation-haunted Farsley, Tom Carr stealing the show with a hat-trick inside the first 50 minutes.
LEP.CO.UK Feb 26

Boss Andy Preece is working overtime to help out his Magpies men

Boss ​Andy Preece will do everything in his power to help his walking-wounded Chorley squad in their pursuit of promotion this season.
LEP.CO.UK Feb 25

Warrington Town 1 Chorley 1: Goals at opening and close of game saw the points shared

The Magpies had to settle for a point as a late, late goal cost them victory.
LEP.CO.UK Feb 23

Andy ​Preece backs his Magpies team to keep upsetting odds

​Andy Preece insists his Chorley team will keep on fighting against the odds to achieve their goal of promotion this season.
LEP.CO.UK Feb 21

Radcliffe 0, Chorley 2: Magpies’ charge towards title is hit by defeat to lowly Radcliffe

Two second-half goals proved to be the difference after the Magpies had enjoyed the better of the opening half.
LEP.CO.UK Feb 19

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Two second-half goals proved to be the difference after the Magpies had enjoyed the better of the opening half.
LEP.CO.UK Feb 19

Weary ​Magpies have the heart for a promotion battle

​Chorley showed they have the heart for the fight despite not being at their best on Saturday.
LEP.CO.UK Feb 18

South Shields boss bemoans 'missed opportunity' in defeat to Chorley

South Shields fell to a 2-1 defeat at National League North rivals Chorley.
SHIELDS GAZETTE Feb 16

Chorley 2, South Shields 1:Five-star Magpies maintain the pressure on teams at the top

​​Chorley stretched their fantastic winning run to five matches – and 10 games unbeaten – as they defeated South Shields 2-1 at the Sir Tom...
LEP.CO.UK Feb 15

Magpies back in the title hunt after winning run as they prepare to face South Shields

Boss Andy Preece believes his Chorley team are reaping the benefits from doggedly digging-in during a lean spell earlier in the season.
LEP.CO.UK Feb 15

South Shields taking cautious approach with top goalscorer Blackett

South Shields will travel to Victory Park to face National League North rivals Chorley on Saturday.
SHIELDS GAZETTE Feb 14

​Premier League trophy helps inspire Chorley Women to derby win

​Chorley Women beat AFC Fylde 1-0 on Thursday night – with the presence of the Premier League trophy being a good omen for them.
LEP.CO.UK Feb 14
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