AFC Fylde star Stephen Crainey was the match-winner for the second time in five days as the Coasters saw off a young Blackburn Rovers side. The experienced full-back fired a sensational free-kick into the top corner with practically the last kick of the game as Fylde made it three pre-season victories on the spin. The […]

A spirited AFC Fylde slipped to a narrow defeat against League One Rochdale, but there was plenty of encouragement for manager Dave Challinor. Rochdale established a two-goal lead early in the second half, but a fine goal from ex-Burnley youngster Jason Gilchrist put the Coasters back in contention and, right  at the death, Matty Hughes […]

AFC Fylde slipped to defeat against Scottish side Stranraer in their first outing of pre-season after first-half goals from Calvin Kemp and Craig Malcolm. Stranraer’s were two weeks ahead in terms of pre-season preparations and the difference in fitness told as the visitors claimed victory. The match gave Fylde fans a first glimpse of star […]