Yorkshire Amateur League – Joe Firth fires a treble as Farsley Celtic Juniors cruise home

Farsley Celtic Juniors stamped their authority on the Supreme Division by thrashing Steeton Reserves 7-0.
Joe Firth shoots for Farsley Celtic Juniors.Joe Firth shoots for Farsley Celtic Juniors.
Joe Firth shoots for Farsley Celtic Juniors.

Joe Firth’s hat-trick contributed to the victory, with the league leaders establishing a 12-point cushion having scored 55 goals in 12 outings this season.

There was controversy in the battle for second place as Littletown’s clash against Route One was abandoned after 88 minutes.

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The hosts were 6-1 up and set to retain the runners-up spot, but a clash late on in the match escalated into a fight, resulting in the referee putting an end to the affair.

Stanley United took full advantage, with Nathan Smith hitting a treble in their 5-2 win over Athletico.

Three points temporarily takes them above Littletown on goal difference. Another match abandonment saw Toller’s hosting of Ryburn United called off after 37 minutes due to fans continually entering the pitch.

James Burgess’ hat-trick helped Horsforth St Margarets to a 7-0 routing of Lower Hopton.

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A brace from Ash Walker ensured a resounding victory, and the summit of the division is on the horizon despite their long unbeaten run recently coming to an end.

In comparison, Wortley were made to work for their 2-0 win over Alwoodley, who were denied by solid defending and excellent goalkeeping by the visitors.

Jordan Tate opened the scoring in the ninth-minute, but from then on his side were bombarded by the hosts, until Jack Kitson’s 90th-minute strike against the run of play.

Drighlington’s efforts to overturn their poor form continued last weekend, albeit in vain as they lost 3-0 to Calverley United.

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Victory sees Calverley rise to fifth-position, thanks to Ryburn and Alwoodley dropping points.

Littletown will hope to conclude celebrations for the new year by reclaiming second position, as they play host to Drighlington.

Route One will hope to avoid defeat to Steeton, with Calverley hot on their heels and facing Leeds Medics & Dentists.

The Premier Division’s leading sides are both in action this weekend, as Middleton visit Wibsey and St Bedes entertain Stanningley Old Boys.

Leeds Meds’ reserve side take on Idle in the Championship, hoping to retain top spot.