Last year’s finalists were both beaten in the first round of the AMT Lawyers Football Championships.

Blackburn United overcame Coppice United (3-1) for the first time in this tournament whilst Bolton United also beat FC Panda (formerly Halifax Hammers) in the big Sunday night game. A penalty finally broke the deadlock in a nervy match until a second in injury time handed Bolton victory.

Games are being played at Victoria Park the home of Nelson FC.

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It meant this will be the first time since 2007 a final will feature neither Coppice United or the Halifax side in the semi-finals. Coppice’s run dates back to 2008 when they won the trophy for the first time whilst FC Panda have been in the past three finals.

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Earlier, AFC Preston made light work of Bank View Solicitors who came in as late replacements. Paak United made a return to the tournament after a two-year absence but were beaten 3-1 by Euro Garages who won their first game in this tournament at the fourth attempt.

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Euro Garages take on AFC Preston in the first semi-final and Blackburn United will meet Bolton United. The latter will be the first time both sides have met in this tournament.