Lytham St Annes Hockey Club round-up: Ladies' loss and derby defeat for the men

It was the hosts who had most of the possession in the first half, though the LSA defence worked hard in getting the ball out of the D and Niamh Melling made fine saves when required.

However, the home team led inside the first 10 minutes as they ran on to a free ball and although Melling tried to save it, the ball rolled behind her and went over the line.

LSA didn’t let that deter them, forcing the Leyland & Chorley keeper into some crucial stops before half-time.

The second period saw LSA come out strongly, occupying the Leyland & Chorley half for much of the time.

Then, in the closing minutes, the hosts were on the attack and the ball went past Melling before glancing onto a defender’s foot and away from goal.

Melling managed to get her stick on the resulting penalty but couldn’t keep it out.

There was also defeat for the men’s second team as they went down 4-1 against Fylde.

Both teams created chances in the first 20 minutes but it was the more experienced Fylde team who opened the scoring and led 1-0 at half-time.

They then doubled their lead in the second half before Andy Copeland pulled a goal back.

The game opened up as LSA sought an equaliser, creating several good chances.

However, it was Fylde who were next on the scoresheet before adding their fourth goal.