Middleton Park FC started their pre-season campaign by showing everyone they will be strong league contenders over the coming season.
* Click here to sign up to free news and sport email alerts from Middleton Today.Middleton Park 2 Middleton Cons 3 Date: Wednesday, August 13
Middleton Park started a bit rocky conceding a goal from Steven Hirst early in the first half, but a brilliant move from midfield saw Middleton Park equalise just before the half time whistle.
A brilliant effort from Ryan Brough showed that Middleton Park wouldn't be beaten easily.
The second half saw Middleton Park score a second against the Middleton Cons team with a fantastic run down the left wing, Martin Evans with a clinical finish after replacing Simon Mead only 5 mins prior to the goal.
Middleton Park played their hearts out, but the Middleton Cons didn't hold back and gained an equaliser a five minutes from time through Lee Metcalf, then after half a dozen efforts from Middleton Park, a counter attack move from Middleton Cons ensured the win only a couple of minutes from time
Daryl Brown struck from the edge of the box to score what can only be described as a wonder goal.
The final score 2-3 to the away team. Both teams had a great game and the game had a good friendly atmosphere.