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Purps progress to FA Trophy proper — but community comes first
Efforts of last 'lockdown' to continue as City of Liverpool await tie against Buxton
Purps players celebrate during the 3-0 win

CITY of Liverpool FC are through to the first round proper of the FA Trophy after defeating Atherton Collieries 3-0 in the third round of qualifying on Wednesday.

The Purps put in an impressive display against a team who play their football one league above them in the pyramid, and Michael Ellison’s side will now play another opponent from the same level, Buxton FC, in the next round.

The date for that tie is currently not set and there is an air of uncertainty around non-league football at the moment, as there is in all walks of life.

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