There was one change from the starting XI from the side that beat Emley in the FA Cup Preliminary Round, as Luke Smith replaced the absent Charlie Markland.

We got underway at 3pm and the game began in a basketball fashion.

Sky Sinclair prevented Atkinson from having an early effort with a well timed block after just six minutes.

However the visitors had the first shot, with Oliver Bellizia parrying away an effort from the Charnock danger man Nathan Nickeas.

Former Town defender Cameron Gourley headed into the side netting from a Gareth Peet corner.

Peet was then involved up the other end, as his back pass was intercepted by Matt Van Wyk but the forward could only fire wide.

Anderton then blocked a Basit Yusuff effort with his toe, conceding another corner.

It fell to Nickeas whose effort was palmed away again by Bellizia.

Atkinson then pelted one at goal from 25 yards, only for Charnock goalkeeper Ryan Hamer to hold it.

After a quick drinks break on 25 minutes we got back underway.

High then took his first effort moments later, sweeping it wide form range.

Hewitt then poked one into Hamer's arms from 20 yards as Town began to wake up.

As such, they then broke the deadlock.

Atkinson received it from the right hand side before racing past Sinclair, placing it past Hamer and into the bottom corner.

Hewitt then saw another effort saved, as he fired into Hamer's hands from 20 yards.

Van Wyk then beat Gourley for strength before rolling it across to High who doubled Town's lead from close range.

Jack Anderton was then cautioned for a late challenge down the left.

Ben Fletcher also saw yellow, for a high challenge on Luke Power.

However disaster struck just before the break, as a deflected Holt effort left Bellizia powerless to prevent the visitors halving the deficit.

At half time, ticket no.11598 won the half time pound for the ground jackpot of £59.

A huge thank you for the incredible ongoing support on the club fundraiser.

As the second half got underway, Bellizia made an absolute game changing save.

He palmed a powerful effort from Nickeas out to the right, which was met by Fenton Davies who fired at the bottom corner.

Bellizia stretched out and tipped it past the post, receiving a big round of applause from Inglewhite Road.

Smith came so close to adding a third as he volleyed at goal from just inside the area but another save from Hamer prevented it.

However, the third goal came.

Van Wyk kept the ball alive down the right before sliding in Anderton who rolled it into the bottom right corner.

The defensive work ethic then showed it's face again, as Ben Trafford and Anderton threw themselves infront of Davies as the striker beared down on goal.

High then bent one into Atkinson who had his back to goal.

The forward flicked it up and spun, vollying just over the bar.

Town then made their only changes of the day, with Smith and Van Wyk departing for Carson Greaves and Tom Johnson.

Atkinson then got the wrong side of Sinclair following a long ball but blasted it just over the top of the crossbar.

Spencer Bibby then escaped punishment following an incredibly late tackle on Anderton that left the Longridge faithful very unhappy.

However as we played the three additional added minutes, there was a booking following a bit of handbags.

Jordan Darr left one in on Trafford out of frustration, which left the defender furious, as the two sides grappled for a bit.

When all was said and done, the offender was booked.

The full time whistle then blew confirming a huge three points for Longridge.

The crowd of 301 then applauded the sides off.

A massive thank you for your incredible support today.

Speaking after the game, manager Lee Ashcroft was delighted with the win.

"We've been brilliant today".

"From minute one we were at the races, to only win 3-1 we were a bit disappointed really but it was a great performance".

"We've done a lot of work so far on our new shape, they've all took it on board and we're showing that now in the games".

"In every game this season we've been the better side and long may that continue".

You can watch the full interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CqS5in9Wng

We also caught up with Connor High to get his thoughts on the game and life at Longridge so far.

"I thought it was a fantastic game".

"Coming into it we knew it was a derby and that it'd be difficult against them".

"We just had to get out the blocks early, I'm happy to help the team with another goal, but yeah just pleased with the win".

"I'm really happy at the moment, just got to keep ticking away, help the team as much as I can, whether that's just moving the ball well or if it's with more goals, I just want to help the team going forward".

You can watch the full interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FsIrodfIIOA

A huge thank you for the support.

We go again very soon on this Saturday coming when we travel to Northern Premier League side Hebburn Town in the first qualifying round of the FA Cup.

There is just 10 spaces left on the coach, if you're interested in joining us then please contact lorraineharrison64@gmail.com for enquires.

Our next home outing is on Tuesday 9th September at 7:45pm, when we host Litherland REMYCA.

The buzz around LTFC right now is just incredible, isnt't it?

The Goals

Longridge: Atkinson (30'), High (38'), Anderton (59')

Charnock Richard: Holt (43')

The Teams

Longridge: Bellizia, Hewitt, Trafford, Marshall, Anderton, Fletcher, McCann, High, Smith (Greaves 69'), Van Wyk (Johnson 69'), Atkinson

Charnock Richard: Hamer, Sinclair, Duke, Gourley, Peet, Power, Haydock, Davies (Jackson 74'), Yusuff (Bibby 64'), Nickeas, Holt (Darr 59')