Knaresborough beat local rivals Rail

Former Leeds United winger Seb Carole looks to outsmart Harrogate defender Greg Kidd

Former Leeds United winger Seb Carole looks to outsmart Harrogate defender Greg Kidd

Knaresborough Town have the bragging rights over local rivals Harrogate Railway after Sam Cook’s second half goal.

Cook pounced with a deflected effort in the closing stages to clinch a deserved 1-0 victory for the Toolstation NCEL Division One side.

Knaresborough created several good chances, while lacklustre Railway never really got going.

Knaresborough defender Mike Morris heads the ball away from Railway striker Steve Bromley

Knaresborough defender Mike Morris heads the ball away from Railway striker Steve Bromley

Knaresborough defender Mike Morris was playing against old club for the first time

Knaresborough defender Mike Morris was playing against old club for the first time

Spot the ball: Railway winger Ryan Sharrocks and Knaresborough defender Byron Littlefair in action

Spot the ball: Railway winger Ryan Sharrocks and Knaresborough defender Byron Littlefair in action

Railway defender Danny Stimpson and Knaresbrough striker Tom Woolard in an aerial battle

Railway defender Danny Stimpson and Knaresbrough striker Tom Woolard in an aerial battle

Stimpson attempts to prevent Knaresborough striker Brad Walker racing through on goal

Stimpson attempts to prevent Knaresborough striker Brad Walker racing through on goal

Bridlington Town enjoyed a coffer-swelling day when the Leeds United under 21s came to Queensgate.

A superb crowd of 333 watched Leeds win 6-3 in an end-to-end encounter. Brett Agnew (2) and Danny Chambers were on the score-sheet for Bridlington.

The Leeds under 18s squad visited Nostell Miners Welfare and won 2-1.

It was new-look Nostell’s first game under the guidance of Graham Nicholas and one of his young prodigies Kyle Smith scored their goal.

Greg Pearson’s wonder goal earned Frickley Athletic a 1-1 draw against former boss Billy Heath’s FC Halifax Town.

Bradford (Park Avenue) had a morale-boosting 7-0 victory at Consett – Jack Ryan (2), Harry Coates, Chris Sharp, Leon Osbourne, Liam Dickinson and Ben Jago scored.

Hall Road Rangers lost 3-0 to Sculcotes Amateurs.

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