​Ellis has made his Mark in first Magpies season - veteran ace signs new deal

Veteran defender Mark Ellis has committed his future to Chorley.
LEP.CO.UK May 13

Shaymen Memories: When Halifax beat Chorley on this day in 2017 to seal promotion to the National League

It was seven years ago today that FC Halifax Town beat Chorley 2-1 at The Shay to earn promotion into the National League.
HALIFAX COURIER May 13

​Chorley stalwart Adam Blakeman signs new contract to remain a Magpie

​Chorley have begun the process of formulating their squad for next season with the announcement that stalwart Adam Blakeman has signed a new...
LEP.CO.UK May 9

Chorley have no regrets despite play-off disappointment

​Chorley will head for their summer break with no regrets despite missing out on promotion.
LEP.CO.UK Apr 29

​Brackley Town 1, Chorley 0: Magpies promotion dream is over after narrow play-off semi-final defeat

​​Chorley's promotion hopes were extinguished in this tight play-off semi-final where a goal in the final 12 minutes was enough to take Brackley...
LEP.CO.UK Apr 28

​Pressure off Magpies for play-off semi-final against Brackley Town

​Chorley may benefit from being the slight underdogs on Sunday when they travel to face Brackley Town at St James Park.
LEP.CO.UK Apr 28

Brackley to host Chorley in National League North play-off semis

Brackley Town will face Chorley at St James’ Park in the semi-finals of the National League North play-offs. The Saints will welcome the side from...
CITIBLOG.CO.UK Apr 25

Below-par ​Magpies showed all of their fighting qualities against Curzon Ashton

​Chorley boss Andy Preece admits his men avoided a bullet after progressing through to the play-off semi-finals after a dramatic night at Victory...
LEP.CO.UK Apr 25

Chorley 0-0 Curzon Ashton - Chorley win 4-2 on pens in play-offs

On a night of tension and high drama at Victory Park, Chorley finally booked themselves a long trip to Northamptonshire on Sunday for a play-offs...
CHORLEYCITIZEN.CO.UK Apr 25

Match Preview: Brackley Town v Chorley (Sunday, 3pm)

Chorley face a challenge to maintain their high-scoring form away against a tight Brackley Town defence on Sunday. With 81 […] The post Match...
THENONLEAGUEFOOTBALLPAPER.COM Apr 25

Chorley Ride Their Luck As Preece Calls For Improvement

Andy Preece accepts Chorley got lucky last night but reckons his players are due a bit of good fortune.
THENATIONALLEAGUE.ORG.UK Apr 25

Chorley 0, Curzon Ashton 0: Magpies win play-off tie after nerve-jangling penalty shootout

​On a night of tension and high drama at Victory Park, Chorley booked themselves a long trip to Northamptonshire on Sunday for a play-offs...
LEP.CO.UK Apr 25

Man Utd U18s win league and cup double in front of watching Wayne and Coleen Rooney as kids prove future is bright

WAYNE ROONEY watched on as Manchester United’s Under-18s secured a league and cup double over Man City. The young Red Devils had already secured...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Apr 24

​Promotion would be the sweetest moment for Chorley boss Andy Preece

​Should Andy Preece lead his Chorley team to promotion this season then it will rank as one of the greatest achievements in his long, distinguished...
LEP.CO.UK Apr 24

​Unique atmosphere of Victory Park can be crucial for Chorley in play-off encounter against Curzon Ashton

The special and unique atmosphere of Victory Park can propel Chorley to success in the National League North play-offs.
LEP.CO.UK Apr 23

Match Preview: Chorley v Curzon Ashton (Wednesday, 7.45pm)

Curzon Ashton face Chorley on Wednesday seeking to protect their long unbeaten run in the National League North. Curzon Ashton […] The post Match...
THENONLEAGUEFOOTBALLPAPER.COM Apr 23

​Magpies hope recent history is repeated in the play-offs

Boss ​Andy Preece is not too sure whether potentially having to play an extra game in the National League North play-offs is an advantage or a...
LEP.CO.UK Apr 23

Chorley all set for the play-offs - Magpies face Curzon Ashton on Wednesday

​Chorley boss Andy Preece has paid tribute to his players after they finished in fourth position in the National League North.
LEP.CO.UK Apr 22

Peterborough Sports 1 Chorley 3: Magpies conclude league season with victory

Chorley rounded off the Vanarama National League North regular season with three points at Peterborough Sports on Saturday.
LEP.CO.UK Apr 21

A last-day defeat won't spoil another excellent season for Peterborough Sports

Peterborough Sports probably won't let a last-day home defeat at the hands of play-off bound Chorley disappoint them for long.
PETERBOROUGHTODAY.CO.UK Apr 20

​Magpies targeting a special finale to a memorable season

​There could be something really special awaiting Chorley at the end of this season after they secured a National League North play-off position at...
LEP.CO.UK Apr 19

Match Preview: Peterborough Sports v Chorley (Saturday, 3pm)

Chorley travel to Peterborough Sports on Saturday in the National League North. The visitors come into the game on the […] The post Match Preview:...
THENONLEAGUEFOOTBALLPAPER.COM Apr 18

MOT View: Wood's 'Disappointing' admission can only be a positive for Leeds United Women

Leeds United Women returned to winning ways with a convincing 4-1 victory over their Chorley counterparts at the weekend. The three points were...
MOTLEEDSNEWS.COM Apr 16

It’s about playing the numbers game now for Chorley boss Preece

​Chorley boss Andy Preece says his focus will be on managing the fitness of his squad, after the Magpies secured a National League North play-off...
LEP.CO.UK Apr 15

Chorley 3 Banbury 0: ​Magpies guarantee home tie in play-offs after routine victory

The Magpies were a cut above a lacklustre Banbury United side on Saturday afternoon.
LEP.CO.UK Apr 14

King's Lynn Town 1 Chorley 0: Magpies thwarted by heroics from keeper

Chorley were left frustrated by the heroics of King's Lynn Town goalkeeper Paul Jones, Andy Preece's side succumbing to defeat thanks to Kyle...
LEP.CO.UK Apr 10

Elliott delighted as Bucks see off Chorley

​Craig Elliott felt the only disappointment from Saturday’s win over Chorley was the goal his side conceded as they recorded an impressive 3-1...
BUXTON ADVERTISER Apr 9

​Bucks are too good for promotion-chasers

​Buxton proved too strong for high-flying Chorley on Saturday as they ran out 3-1 winners.
BUXTON ADVERTISER Apr 8

Buxton 3, Chorley 1: ​Magpies drop to fourth after disappointing loss to Bucks

​Chorley were not at the races at the Tarmac Silverlands Stadium on Saturday afternoon, falling to a 3-1 defeat at the hands of Craig Elliott's...
LEP.CO.UK Apr 7

Andy ​Preece’s Magpies will keep pushing on to higher ground as they aim for second spot in the National League North

​Chorley boss Andy Preece insists his men will not be taking their foot off the gas as they prepare for the final four games of the season.
LEP.CO.UK Apr 5

Chaka Khan reveals the real reason she rejected Glastonbury 2024 legends slot

CHAKA Khan has confirmed in an exclusive chat that she had to let Shania Twain take on the Legends slot at Glasto. And it was all because she...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Apr 3

Watford Sunday League: WD Bushey progress on penalties in cup

WD Bushey needed penalties to get past Third Division Chorleywood Club AFC in the third round of the Watford Sunday League Challenge Cup.
WATFORD OBSERVER Apr 2

Boyzone and Westlife stars buy into football club Chorley FC

Keith Duffy, Shane Lynch and Brian McFadden confirmed they have bought into the club.
IRISH MIRROR Apr 2

Chorley 2, Blyth Spartans 0: ​Magpies brush aside Blyth to maintain top-three spot

​​Chorley completed a maximum six-points’ haul from the Easter weekend programme to retain third place in the National League North table.
LEP.CO.UK Apr 2

My dad’s a double-winner and short-lived SPFL star, my uncle won a Ballon d’Or, now I’m eyeing a shock non-league title

HIS UNCLE is a former Ballon d’Or winner and two-time African Footballer of the Year who starred for Manchester City in the twilight of his...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Mar 31

My dad’s a double-winner and my uncle won a Ballon d’Or, now I’m making my own way and eyeing shock non-league title

HIS famous footballing father was a double-winner with Arsenal and will go down in history as the first African player to win the Premier...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Mar 31

Darlington 0, Chorley 3: Magpies brush aside The Quakers to continue their push for second

​​Chorley got themselves back to winning ways on Good Friday thanks to goals from Jack Sampson, Mark Ellis and Mike Calveley at Blackwell Meadows.
LEP.CO.UK Mar 30

​Chorley not taking ‘kind’ final run-in for granted as they look to finish in second spot in NL North table

​On paper, Chorley’s run-in arguably looks the kindest of any of the National League North play-off contenders.
LEP.CO.UK Mar 29

Magpies’ goals for column is a great source of pride for boss Andy Preece

​As a former striker, Andy Preece takes great satisfaction from the number of goals his Chorley team has plundered this season.
LEP.CO.UK Mar 29

‘You are seeing the rewards' - Knowles reflects on Boston United's win at Chorley

Hat-trick hero Jimmy Knowles believes hard work is paying off after Boston United's 3-0 win at Chorley.
LINCOLNSHIREWORLD.COM Mar 25

‘You are seing the rewards' - Knowles reflects on Boston United's win at Chorley

Hat-trick hero Jimmy Knowles believes hard work is paying off after Boston United's 3-0 win at Chorley.
LINCOLNSHIREWORLD.COM Mar 25

Major ITV show axed from schedules after failing to compete with Strictly Come Dancing

IT’S been just over a year since ITV decided to “rest” The Masked Dancer after just two series. Now I can reveal it is more “rest in peace” as...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Mar 24

Chorley 0 Boston United 3: Visitors leave with victory

Chorley’s seven-match winning run at Victory Park was ended in dramatic fashion by fellow promotion chasers Boston United.
LEP.CO.UK Mar 24

Magpies could have been title challengers in another year

In perhaps any other year, Chorley may still have had an outside chance of winning the National League North.
LEP.CO.UK Mar 23

​Magpies fully focused on sealing play-off spot as they host rivals Boston United

​Chorley boss Andy Preece reckons his men need one more win to be certain of a play-off place this season.
LEP.CO.UK Mar 22

High fives for Chorley, Leeds United Women and Swindon, dozen for Moneyfields

Chorley, Leeds United and Swindon Town all scored five goals on Thursday in the FA Women’s National League, while Moneyfields hit a dozen. DIVISION...
SHEKICKS Mar 22

Scarborough Athletic's barren spell continues after 3-0 defeat at high-flyers Chorley

Scarborough Athletic's worrying run of poor form continued with a 3-0 defeat at high-flying Chorley on Saturday, and Boro have now gone 11 hours...
THESCARBOROUGHNEWS.CO.UK Mar 17

Chorley 3 Scarborough Athletic 0: Dominant display gives Magpies victory

Three goals sealed a comprehensive victory as Chorley were dominant against a lacklustre Scarborough Athletic side on Saturday.
LEP.CO.UK Mar 17

High-flying Magpies will bounce back against Boro

​Chorley boss Andy Preece is backing his men to bounce back quickly after Tuesday night’s heartbreak at South Shields.
LEP.CO.UK Mar 15

South Shields aim to strengthen playoff push after memorable stoppage time victory v Chorley

The Mariners travel to Buxton this weekend after a 2-1 triumph over play-off bound Chorley Town.
SHIELDS GAZETTE Mar 14

South Shields 2, Chorley 1: ​Magpies undone by Mariners courtesy of goal at the death

​Chorley found themselves on the wrong side of a 94th minute winning goal from Dylan Stephenson to condemn Andy Preece's side to only their second...
LEP.CO.UK Mar 13

South Shields 2, Chorley 21: ​Magpies undone by Mariners courtesy of goal at the death

​Chorley found themselves on the wrong side of a 94th minute winning goal from Dylan Stephenson to condemn Andy Preece's side to only their second...
LEP.CO.UK Mar 13

Lancashire Challenge Trophy Semi Final Venue Change

Our Lancashire Challenge Trophy Semi Final Tie against Bamber Bridge will now take place at Darwen, not Chorley as originally planned. The Kick Off...
SOUTHPORT FC Mar 12

South Shields face tough test as promotion chasing Chorley travel to the First Cloud Arena

South Shields return to action in the Vanarama National League North tonight when they welcome Chorley Town.
SHIELDS GAZETTE Mar 12

Glynn Extends Chorley Stay

Kieran Glynn has extended his initial 28-day loan to National League North side, Chorley until 5th May 2024. After impressing in his first month at...
AFCFYLDE.CO.UK Mar 11

GALLERY 2 | Hereford 0-1 Chorley

HEREFORDFC.CO.UK Mar 11

HIGHLIGHTS | Hereford 0-1 Chorley

HEREFORDFC.CO.UK Mar 10

GALLERY | Hereford FC 0-1 Chorley FC

HEREFORDFC.CO.UK Mar 10

Seventh heaven for Magpies as they edge past Hereford

​Chorley were made to work extremely hard to claim a vital three points on the road against Hereford, their seventh win in eight league games.
LEP.CO.UK Mar 9

MATCH REPORT | Hereford 0-1 Chorley

Hereford fell to a 1-0 defeat at home to Chorley. Jack Hazlehurst scored the only goal of the game in […]
HEREFORDFC.CO.UK Mar 9

Hereford FC v Chorley LIVE minute by minute updates

HEREFORD face Chorley this afternoon in a crucial National League North tie in the play-off battle.
HEREFORDTIMES.COM Mar 9

MATCH INFO | Chorley FC (H)

We’re looking forward to welcoming you back to Edgar Street tomorrow, when Chorley visit Edgar Street, 3:00pm KO. Please get […]
HEREFORDFC.CO.UK Mar 8

Magpies are targeting second successive win on their travels when they head to Hereford

​Andy Preece felt his Chorley side passed a major test on Tuesday as they picked up their first away league win of 2024.
LEP.CO.UK Mar 8

Bishop's Stortford 1, ​Chorley 4: Magpies come roaring back to move within a point of second

​A fifth win in six games for Chorley – a 4-1 victory at Bishop’s Stortford – continued to pile the pressure on second-placed Scunthorpe United,...
LEP.CO.UK Mar 6

​Jack key man in Magpies’ victory

The decision to alter the position of Jack Hazlehurst proved key to Chorley collecting all three points against Rushall Olympic at the weekend.
LEP.CO.UK Mar 5

Chorley 2 Rushall Olympic 1: Magpies made to work hard for three points

A sixth consecutive home win strengthened Chorley’s grip on third place in National North on Saturday.
LEP.CO.UK Mar 3

£1000 Donation Made To #Helping Hannah

We are delighted to confirm that a donation of £1000 has been made to the Jack Sampson/Helping Hannah Go Fund Me following the auction of the pre...
SOUTHPORT FC Mar 3

Lancashire Challenge Trophy Semi Final

Our Lancashire Challenge Trophy Semi-Final will take place at Chorley, against Bamber Bridge, on Wednesday March 20th with a 7.45pm Kick Off.   The...
SOUTHPORT FC Mar 1

The majority of clubs will be envious of Magpies' lofty position in National League North

​Every club – barring two – would swap places with Chorley in the National League North.
LEP.CO.UK Mar 1

​Lacklustre Magpies second best to promotion rivals Town

​Andy Preece and his players were left frustrated on their travels as Chorley failed to get going on Tuesday evening, succumbing to a 1-0 defeat...
LEP.CO.UK Feb 28

​Fighting-fit Magpies aim to press home their advantage when they face Brackley Town

​Chorley remain in a strong position in the National League North despite being left kicking their heels at the weekend.
LEP.CO.UK Feb 27

Boyzone reuniting for Welcome to Wrexham-style TV docu-series after buying non-league Chorley FC

THE lads from Boyzone will follow Hollywood’s Ryan Reynolds by turning their purchase of an unfashionable football club into a TV series. The...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Feb 25
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