Shaw Lane defeat old rivals Stafford

Evo Stik League leaders Shaw Lane AFC thrashed their old rivals Stafford Rangers 5-2 in Barnsley. Paul Clayton (2), Damian Reeves, Cameron Hough and Alex Byrne earned Shaw Lane their Premier Division win. James Walshaw’s penalty was too little too late for Farsley Celtic in their defeat to Barwell. In the North, Alex Peterson gave  read more→

Knaresborough progress in the Vase

FA Vase High-flying Knaresborough Town progressed into the next round after winning 2-1 at Jarrow Roofing. In a riveting opening 11 minutes, Knaresborough went ahead through Brad Walker. Jarrow equalised, but Colin Heath responded and his goal proved to be the winner. Sean Hunter, Calum Ward and Mitch Hamilton were on the score-sheet as Garforth  read more→

Fish scores key goal for super ‘Sedge

FA Vase Regan Fish was the hero for Liversedge who triumphed 3-2 after extra-time in the second qualifying round tie at Hemsworth Miners Welfare. The clash finished 1-1 after 90 minutes after Lloyd Henderson had cancelled out Joe Walton’s opener for ‘Sedge. Super ‘Sedge scored in both halves in extra-time as Tom Brook put them  read more→

Tadcaster get back on track with win

Evo Stik North Tadcaster Albion 3-1 Kendal Town Goals from Conor Sellars, Tom Corner and Aiden Savory saw the Tadcaster Albion get back on track against Kendal. Sellars and Corner put the Brewers in complete control in the first half before a spirited fight back from the visitors saw defender Mike Aspin pull one back.  read more→

Fairytale finish for on-the-up Albion

Evo Stik North Ossett Albion 2-1 Radcliffe FC Dave Haley’s and new chairman John Chidlaw’s first home game at Ossett Albion ended in fairytale fashion as Andy Welsh scored a dramatic injury-time penalty to earn their first win of the season. The late drama lifted Albion off the foot of the table and the Unicorns  read more→

Second half goals knock Welfare out

FA Vase Glasshoughton Welfare 2-4 AFC Darwen Glasshoughton Welfare exited the FA Vase at the second qualifying round stage when they were beaten by Northern Counties West Premier League side AFC Darwen at a cold TJs Arena. Despite twice taking the lead in the first half with goals from Josh Bucknall and Josh Morley.  Welfare  read more→

Armthorpe well-beaten in the FA Vase

FA Vase Burscough 6-0 Armthorpe Welfare A poor display from Armthorpe Welfare saw Burscough run out comfortable winners in the second qualifying round tie. Welfare started the game well, forcing a series of early corners before Darren Mansaram saw his 30 yard shot clear the bar in the 13th minute. Craig Morley got his head  read more→

AW highlight need for boundary changes

West Riding County Cup Armthorpe Welfare have highlighted the desperate need for boundary changes after pulling out of the West Riding County Cup. Armthorpe have decided to withdraw after being given an away tie at Silsden – a ridiculous 90 minute journey for what is meant to be local midweek competition. Boundary changes have long  read more→

Garforth seeing green shoots – Hunter

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Rob Hunter says Garforth Town are starting to see real green shoots of recovery after a solid start to the season. Hunter has overseen a memorable first month to the campaign – with the outstanding 3-2 midweek victory at Worksop Town being the major highlight. Go back 12 months and Garforth  read more→

Bates chuffed with Youth Cup win

Ossett Albion youth boss Terry Bates was extremely delighted after his side stormed into the next round of the prestigious FA Youth Cup with a 6-3 victory over Staveley Miners Welfare at Dimple Wells. Red Bates (2), Joe Senior, Reece Holmes, Louis Thornton and Finn Ellis hit the target in the win. Albion raced into  read more→