Thatto Heath Crusaders host North West Men’s League Grand Finals this weekend

Thatto Heath Crusaders will host the North West Men’s League (NWML) Grand Finals this weekend (28/29 September) with five titles up for grabs.

Saturday will see Haresfinch take on Orrell St James in the Premier Division Final (KO 3pm). Haresfinch have a 100% record after winning all their league and cup games in 2024 and also defeated their opponents in the NWML Cup in July.

Dalton face Westhoughton Lions in the Division 1 Final (KO 1pm) – Dalton are one of four Cumbrian teams playing in NWML this season and face a Westhoughton side who will be making their debut in a Grand Final. The third title to be decided on Saturday will be between Hindpool Tigers and West Bank Bears in Division 2.

The action will continue on Sunday when Haydock Warriors play Langworthy Reds for bragging rights in Division 4 (KO 1pm). Following a hiatus from the competition Haydock have been back with a bang in 2024 and secured the NWML Sheild in July after a golden point victory over Folly Lane A.

The final fixture of the weekend’s extravaganza will see Garswood Stags face Bank Quay Bulls in the Division 3 Grand Final (KO 3pm). Garswood will be looking to go one step further this year following their loss to Waterhead in 2023 but will face a tough Bulls side who lifted the NWML Trophy earlier this season.

Entry this weekend will be of £3 for adults and £1 for children but if you can’t make it the all of the action will be streamed live on YouTube - NWML Grand Finals 2024 Day 1 and NWML Grand Finals 2024 Day 2.

North West Men’s League Grand Finals, Thatto Heath Crusaders

Saturday 28 September

11am – Division 2 – Hindpool Tigers vs West Bank Bears

1pm – Division 1 – Dalton vs Westhoughton Lions

3pm – Premier Division – Haresfinch vs Orrell St James

Sunday 29 September

1pm – Division 4 – Haydock Warriors vs Langworthy Reds

3pm – Division 3 – Garswood Stags vs Bank Quay Bulls

Photo Credit: Clare Gelderd Photography