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Marine pulled off another cup upset in the FA as they defeated Woking 1-0 at home.  A first half finish from Finlay Sinclair Smith was enough to see his Marine side head into the semi-finals of the FA Trophy.  It was a fast start to the game from both teams in the quarter final clash.  A chance in the first minute fell to Marine’s Sam Fielding who was unable to convert his strike on target.  Woking also looked dangerous in the early stages, Adam Anson was forced to make an im

It was a disappointing night away to Kidderminster for The Mariners as the hosts put four past them.  From the first minute Harriers enjoyed lots of the ball and began to work Bobby Grant’s side in the early stages.  Kidderminster found the opener in the 19th minute thanks to a cool finish from Reece Devine who found himself in lots of space at the back of the 18 yard box.  After going ahead Harriers still looked dangerous, especially through counter attacks as they looked to

The points were shared at the Marine Travel Arena between Marne and Scarborough in a lacklustre game of football.  A fine finish from Charlie Jolley was cancelled out thanks to an early strike in the second half from Stephen Walker.  There was a good pace to the game in the early stages but neither team were able to create any chances.  The best chance in the opening minutes fell to Scarborough’s Rio Allan who smacked the outside of the right hand side post after pinching the

A late Lewis Bell goal saw Marine get all three points against Chester at the MTA.  The win moves Marine 9th in the Enterprise National League North, two points off the playoff places.  Whilst the first half had little chances in both boxes, there was plenty of fight and determination showcased by both teams.  After an even start, things got more complicated for Chester after Kevin Roberts was dismissed for kicking Marine’s goalkeeper Jack McIntyre in the face.  The best chan

Marine and South Shields share the spoils after an eventful ending to the game in Merseyside.  The first half really struggled to get going with the visitors seeing lots of the ball in the opening stages.  Against the run of play, Marine’s Finlay Sinclair Smith thought he had found the opening goal only to see his strike smack against the left hand side post.  Just a minute later, Sonny Finch found the top left corner with what looked like a cross to give his side the lead af

Marine put Radcliffe to the sword as they claimed all three points after goals from Sam Fielding, Charlie Jolley and Josh Wardle.  Throughout the majority of the first half both teams struggled to create any chances leaving both keepers with little to do.  The best both teams could do was direct mediocre efforts wide of the target.  Despite this the half was full of action, especially concerning the referee, Richard Holmes, who went off injured in the 13th minute.  Fourth off

A penalty shootout determined the outcome of Marine against Gloucester City with the home side coming out on top.  The first half was one of little chances for either side as both defences were unscathed in the early stages.  There was lots of intensity from both teams from minute one despite the fact that the goalkeepers weren’t called into action.  After a handful of half chances from both teams, it was the visitors who took the lead in the 27th minute.  For the first time

A clinical first half performance from Spennymoor Town ensured they claimed all three points against Marine with Rob Ramshaw grabbing both goals.  In the opening three minutes a quick break from the visitors saw them take the lead at The MTA.  A lovely weighted through ball from Junior Mondal found Ramshaw who managed to get a toe on the ball and into the Marine net.  Spennymoor continued to pose a threat going forward and they grabbed a second in the 26th minute.  Another th

Goals from Declan Drysdale and George Newell ensured Marine claimed all three points against Kidderminster Harriers on a freezing Tuesday evening.  It was a perfect start for The Mariners who managed to find an opening inside four minutes.  A delightful delivery from Finlay Sinclair Smith fell to Drysdale at the back post who made no mistake smashing home his first in a Marine shirt to give his side the lead.  The visitors look to strike back 10 minutes later after a slight m

Despite creating the better chances Bobby Grant's side couldn't find a breakthrough as they settled for a draw against Oxford. It was the home side who dominated the first half as they looked to continue their fine run of good form.  A first Marine chance saw Finlay Sinclair Smith find Jolley in the box superbly, the debutant couldn’t quite push the ball over the line with a flicked effort straight into the keeper’s hands.  The number 17 came close again after a nicely worked

George Newell scored both goals as Marine picked up their first three points at the MTA since August against Telford.  It was a scrappy start to the game with both teams struggling to get a foothold early on.  Telford’s Adan George was the first to force a save from either goalkeeper as he latched onto a mistake from Sam Fielding.  The striker hit one from the edge of the area only to see his effort palmed away by the returning Jack McIntyre.  A first Marine chance fell to Fi

Luca Thomas scored his eighth of the season as Fylde flew to the top of the table after a narrow victory away to Marine.  After a hectic start to the game it was the home side who began to create the better of the chances.  Finlay Sinclair-Smith came closest for The Mariners in the 30th minute after he saw his effort from close range tap the left hand side post and eventually cleared by Fylde.  The number seven came agonisingly close again just a few minutes later.  After ski

A top performance saw a victorious Marine claim all three points on the road to Worksop.  The win saw them move into 11th in the Enterprise National League North after an own goal and a Matty McDonald strike.  It was a dream start for The Mariners after Luke Waterfall placed the ball in the back of his own net with 10 minutes played.  Finlay Sinclair Smith played it across goal towards George Newell but a touch from the defender was enough to trickle the ball past Tommy Taylo

Curzon put four past Marine away from home in an eventful game in Merseyside.  Tony Weston had the best chance of the first half when he latched onto a loose ball before hitting the outside of the right post after five minutes.  Marine also managed to create plenty of chances in the first period, the majority of those coming from crosses into the box.  Much to the confusion of everyone in the ground, Leigh Whelan was adjudged to have handled the ball and was given a second ye

In a chaotic game, Buxton came out on top in a five-goal thriller at the MTA.  It was a frantic start to play in Crosby, and after some...

A scrappy encounter at The Marine Travel Arena ended 1-1 after a late Tom Dickens own goal cancelled out Morgan Williams’ free kick.  The...

Marine suffered their second defeat of the season as they were beaten 2-0 away to Alfreton.  Goals from Adam Anson and Max Hunter saw the...

Marine made it three wins on the bounce after a nail-biting victory against Bedford Town.  Goals from Ash Hunter and Josh Wardle secured...

A last gasp stunner from Finlay Sinclair Smith saw Marine claim their first three points of the season in the Enterprise National League...

Football returns to the Marine Travel Arena as Buxton travel up to Merseyside in the Enterprise National League North.  The contest is...