IN an exciting local football derby, Vernons took the lead in the Lancashire Womens Knockout Cup when Natalie Justice finished a well worked out move.

Vernons increased their lead when Alison Hitchen knocked a fierce header past the PNE keeper.

Preston scored with just over five minutes to go.

After an exciting game Vernons go into the next round to play Blackpool Wren Rovers.

Any girls over the age of 15 keen to play football should ring Preston 729306 and ask for the secretary for Vernons.

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