Fleetwood loss opens door for Netherfield

BACK-TO-BACK losses for leaders Netherfield has made the title race far more interesting in the Northern Premier League.
Fleetwood went down to Blackpool by 15 runs and then Longridge by 21 runs to see their lead at the top of the table reduced to 21 points.
Against Blackpool, Fleetwood were bowled out for 124, failing to chase a target of 140. Dylan Hen-shall scored 50 for Blackpool before Harry Birkman took 4-38.
Chasing 157 to win against Longridge, Fleetwood were bowled out for 131, Jake Durnell taking 5-36. Batting first, Longridge posted 156-9, Zac Christie top scoring with 54...

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