NCE League: Patchy promotion outsiders likely to cause problems for Ponte'

With their recent blip seemingly brushed aside, NCE Premier title-challengers Pontefract Collieries face a tricky home outing against promotion outsiders Rainworth MW.

Also looking for a surge back to form are promotion-chasing Pickering Town as they entertain rock-bottom Clipstone, whilst Hemsworth Miners Welfare travel to mid-table Bottesford Town.

Pontefract Collieries fans will be hoping to have plenty to shout about against promotion outsiders Rainworth. PIC: Allan McKenzie/YWNGplaceholder image
Pontefract Collieries fans will be hoping to have plenty to shout about against promotion outsiders Rainworth. PIC: Allan McKenzie/YWNG

Elsewhere, Garforth Town will hope to continue their unbeaten run since the turn of the year against struggling Staveley Miners Welfare.

Liversedge host Thackley in what will be only their fifth league outing in two months.

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Harrogate Railway will also look to continue their upturn in form as they welcome Hall Road Rangers in search of a fourth win on the trot.

Division One leaders Knaresborough Town, meanwhile, will be hoping to get back to winning ways in tomorrow’s match at East Yorkshire Carnegie.

And automatic promotion rivals Yorkshire Amateur are facing a tough trip to Shirebrook Town.

A win for Selby Town tomorrow could also give their promotion credentials a huge boost as they travel to play-off outsiders Glasshoughton Welfare.

Meanwhile, AFC Emley travel to Armthorpe Welfare while Nostell Miners Welfare host Dronfield Town.

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