The icy chill of a Yorkshire winter has kept United out of action since defeat to Thackley in late December, with games at home to Albion Sports, Beverley Town and Pickering Town postponed to a later date. After an extended rest, Golcar will be hungry for three points to keep the heat on Silsden at the table’s summit.

It was Saturday’s away side who were victorious in the reverse fixture, when the Skye Direct Stadium played host to a 2-1 triumph for the Village—owing to goals from Ryan Hall and Callum Petch either side of an Ali Spencer Ayedemir equaliser for the travelling Swans.

Barton, who finished 14th in the Northern Counties East League Premier Division last season, currently occupies 13th place as they prepare to host Golcar this weekend at the EasyBuy stadium. Formed in 1995, Barton Town emerged as Barton Town Old Boys Football Club as a result of a merger between the original Barton Town and Barton Old Boys, joining the Lincolnshire league. However, they’ve officially been Barton Town, once more, since 2017.

In more recent years, the Swans have become a staple in the NCEL, having originally been promoted to the Premier Division in 2011. Barton are also former winners of the NCEL League Cup—beating Garforth Town 3-2 after extra time in a huge fixture at the Keepmoat Stadium, home of Doncaster Rovers.

Barton defeated Eccleshill United by 2 goals to nil last time out, a huge result that put to
bed a five-game winless streak. Golcar will be hoping to collect their first three points since their win at home to Campion on the 14th of December—with three points separating the Weavers and league leaders Silsden, the away side will be out to taste victory this weekend just off the Humber Bridge.

HEAD-TO-HEAD

Previous Meetings:

14/09/24 - Golcar United 2-1 Barton Town (R. Hall, C. Petch) - NCEL PD – Att. 179
13/04/24 – Golcar United 2-4 Barton Town (D. Naidole, O. Russon) - NCEL PD – Att. 237
16/09/23 – Barton Town 0-1 Golcar United (D. Naidole) - NCEL PD – Att. 206
17/04/23 – Barton Town 3-1 Golcar United (S. Barkham-Barnes) - NCEL PD – Att. 144
12/11/22 – Golcar United 2-2 Barton Town (D. Naidole x2) – NCEL PD – Att. 268

Current League Position:
Golcar United – 2nd
Barton Town – 13th

Goals For:
Golcar United – 54
Barton Town – 34

Goals Against:
Golcar United – 27
Barton Town – 31

Top Scorer: *
Golcar United – George Doyle (14)
Barton Town – Thomas Waudby (12)
*In the NCEL Premier Division (2024/25)

MATCHDAY INFORMATION

Where are we going? The Easy Buy Stadium, off Falkland Way, Barton upon Humber, DN18 5RL.

How do we get there? Get on the M62 from Elland. Follow M62 to A63 in East Riding of Yorkshire. Continue on A63. Take A15 to Fenland Ct in Barton-upon-Humber. (courtesy of Google Maps; use a Sat-Nav or your own Maps app for the best/better routes).

What if I travel by public transport? Station: Scunthorpe 13½ miles (Barton upon Humber has an infrequent service that does not operate at suitable times). EYMS / Stagecoach Lincolnshire 350 from Scunthorpe (Frances Street, 8 minutes walk from station) to Barton upon Humber (Butts Road) half hourly, journey time 46 minutes. Then retrace along Butts Road, left into Marsh Lane, ground on right (5 minutes). (courtesy of NCEL website).

How much is it going to cost? Adults: £6, Concessions: £4, Under 5s: Free with adult, Programs: Free but online download only. Dogs allowed on a lead.