After leading the game for the majority of the second half with Joe Clegg’s goal to thank, the Weavers were defeated at the death by Knaresborough Town, who grabbed the winning goal with mere seconds to spare—following up a slightly earlier equaliser.

Golcar return to the Skye Direct Stadium on Tuesday evening as they take a break from chasing Silsden at the league’s summit and instead aim to defeat them in the NCEL League Cup quarter-finals.

The Weavers have suffered two defeats already this season at the hands of Silsden, so they’ll be hungry for revenge going into this midweek cup face-off.

Founded in 1904, the same year as Golcar United, Silsden joined the NCEL in 2019. The league leaders are enjoying one of the finest spells in their history, with promotion looking likely this season. The club also managed a run to the fourth round of the FA Vase last season.

The Cobbydalers are having an all-timer season. The team to catch all season, the Keighley-based side, finds themselves five points clear at the top as the business end of the season draws near.

Leaving behind Parkgate and Worsbrough Bridge Athletic in past rounds, the Weavers will be eyeing a return to winning ways as they look to continue their cup run.

Up the village!

HEAD-TO-HEAD

Previous Meetings:

12/10/24 - Golcar United 1-2 Silsden AFC (O. Russon) - NCEL PD - Att. 438

28/09/24 - Silsden AFC - 3-2 Golcar United (G. Doyle, A. Wilkinson) - NCEL PD - Att. 257

03/02/24 - Silsden AFC - 2-3 Golcar United (G. Doyle x2, A. Field) - NCEL PD - Att. 164

30/09/23 - Golcar United 3-1 Silsden AFC (G. Doyle, L. Bradshaw, M. Phillip) - NCEL PD - Att. 252

18/02/23 - Golcar United 2-0 Silsden AFC (K. Price x2) - NCEL PD - Att. 252

Road to the Quarters:

Golcar United 1-1 Parkgate (G. Doyle) - Golcar United win 5-4 on penalties.

Worsbrough Bridge Athletic 1-0 Golcar United - Golcar United reinstated due to Worsbrough Bridge Athletic fielding an ineligible player.

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)