With an incredible run of high scoring home results, Golcar looks to capture another home win to make it five on the bounce, putting league leaders Silsden under pressure with just six games left of the season.

The weavers have seemingly left behind a rough patch of winter form, scoring 16 in their last 4 matches with their most recent win coming in tuesday nights affair against Beverly Town, both Doyle and Wilkinson finding their way to goals in the first half, and Petch capping off a brilliant team display to make it 3-0.

Middle of the table Knaresborough Town are our visitors this week, who have been very effective from home but have struggled to convert their performances to away visits, picking up just 2 wins away from home. They have been in good form picking up wins in their last three games, losing just 2 in their last 11 games. A run of form that Golcar will be looking to put an end to in our chase for promotion.

As a club, Knaresborough town was formed in 1898 as “Trinity”, changing to Knaresborough AFC in 1900. Much of its early football was played in the York & District League before joining the Northern League in 1909. After only two seasons, escalating costs forced a move back to the York League and Harrogate League through the 1920’s and 30’s.

From 1976 to 1993, the club continued in the Harrogate League but ambitions were high and the West Yorkshire League was re-joined in 1993. The League Cup was won in the first season, but the league title had to wait until 2009. In 2010, the club won the West Riding County F.A. Challenge Cup final for the first and only time and then made the decision to invest in ground developments to upgrade to Step Six standards, and were elected to the Northern Counties East League in 2012.

2017-18 saw progression for the club. They reached the second round of the FA Vase for the first time and went on to take the NCEL Division One title. They also reached the second qualifying round of the FA Cup, bowing out to Working.

Another three points for Golcar would keep us on Silsden's radar after their defeat last week. Just three points are the current difference between Automatic promotion and the play-offs. Up the Village!

HEAD-TO-HEAD

Previous meetings:

02/11/24 - Knaresborough Town 1-1 Golcar United (O.Russon)
20/04/24 - Golcar United 2-7 Knaresborough Town (B.Cox, G.Doyle)
12/08/23 - Knaresborough Town 3-2 Golcar United (J.Skarz, D.Naidole)
24/03/23 - Golcar Untied 2-2 Knaresborough Town (K.Price, D.Naidole)
04/11/22 - Knaresborough Town 2-1 Golcar United (D.Naidole)

Current League Position:
Golcar United - 2nd
Knaresborough Town - 11th

Goals For:
Golcar United -
76
Knaresborough Town - 53

Goals Against:
Golcar United - 39
Knaresborough Town - 50

Top Scorer: *
Golcar United - George Doyle (22)
Knaresborough Town - Adam Priestly (16)
*In the NCEL Premier Division (2024/25)

MATCHDAY INFORMATION

Where are we going? Skye Direct Stadium
Longfield Avenue, Golcar, Huddersfield, HD7 4BT

How do we get there? From Huddersfield Centre: A62 Manchester Road to Milnsbridge. Left up Scar Lane, right on Sycamore Avenue, left into Longfield Avenue. From M62 J23: Take New Hey Road to Town Centre, then directions as above. Parking: On site or at local British Legion (Approx. 5 mins walk - 238 Scar Lane, Golcar, Huddersfield HD7 4AU)

What if I travel by public transport? Station: Huddersfield 3 miles. First Halifax Calder Valley & Huddersfield bus 301 from Huddersfield to Huddersfield (Scar Lane, East Street) three times per hour, journey time 16 min. Then, retrace along Scar Lane, left onto North Drive, left onto Longfield Avenue and ground is on right. Return bus is First Halifax Calder Valley & Huddersfield 302. Public transport directions courtesy of Andy Edwards.

How much is it going to cost? Adults: £6, Concessions: £4. Dogs allowed on a lead.

(Photo by Sean Doyle)