Article by Lewis McInnes

Men’s team: Curzon Ashton 1-2 Marine

The Nash were knocked out of the FA Trophy on Saturday as Marine snatched a last gasp winner at the Tameside Stadium.

Alex Curran opened the scoring after 28 minutes with the home side having the better of the opening stages of the encounter. Tony Weston’s low drive from the edge of the box was parried out by Fraser Barnsley and it was Curran who reacted quickest to tuck away his ninth goal of the season.

However, the momentum took a shift before half-time and Marine found their equaliser through Finlay Sinclair-Smith as he shifted onto his left-foot and found the top-right corner of Callum Hawkins’ net.

Tony Weston went closest for Curzon in the second half with his effort whistling just wide of the post as the clock ticked into the final 10 minutes.

The Mariners continued to create chances of their own throughout the second half and eventually got their reward in the 90th minute as Lewis Bell tapped home a cross from Finlay Sinclair-Smith to progress to the fourth round of the FA Trophy.

The Nash return to league action next Saturday with a trip to Merthyr Town in Wales, with kick-off at 3:00PM.

In other Men’s First Team news:

• Forward Joe Rodwell-Grant has returned to his former club Warrington Town on loan.
• Away travel for our next two fixtures against Merthyr Town and Southport is available to book, further information HERE
• U17s goalkeeper Ollie Scott trained with the first team ahead of the weekend’s game against Marine – highlighting the pathway & the progression & development opportunities within the club.
  

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Women’s team:

The Women’s team fell to a 7-0 defeat away to Crewe Alexandra Women on Sunday in their final fixture of 2025.

They will travel to Mancunian Unity Women next on 4th January with the fixture taking place at Chadderton Football Club.

In other Women’s news:

• The Women’s team are currently recruiting for a variety of management and backroom staff positions, click HERE for more information.

Reserves:

The Reserves had no scheduled fixture this week and are currently not scheduled to play until January as it stands.

Ramsbottom United Reserves will travel to the Tameside Stadium 3G on 10th January, with kick-off scheduled for 2:30PM.

Paul Cocks’ side will enter the new year in third place and looking to continue their fine form in the league thus far.

In other Reserves news:

• The Reserves are currently recruiting for a Reserves Team Assistant Manager and more information can be found HERE 

Club news:

• A thank you to everyone that has donated so far to the Tameside Toy Appeal – including our Men’s First Team who all brought donations to training last week. The collection has been extended until Wednesday for anyone still interested in donating & more information can be found HERE.
• For those that have sponsored any players or management this season, signed photos are available to collect from the club – contact media@curzon-ashton.co.uk to arrange collection.
• Dean Windass will be our after dinner speaker at our next sportsman’s dinner in March 2026, for further information please click HERE.
• For a chance to win a monthly cash prize while also contributing and supporting the maintenance & development at Curzon Ashton, join the 100 club – more information HERE.