Shaw Lane close in on title

Evo Stik Division One South Shaw Lane AFC 2-0 Chasetown Shaw Lane need four points from their final two matches to clinch the title following their latest victory. The Ducks may only need three as their goal difference is far greater than their challenger Witton Albion. The first half was goal-less, but Shaw Lane did  read more→

Shaw Lane and Steels face big games

Evo Stik Division One South Shaw Lane AFC and Stocksbridge Park Steels can move a step closer to their respective goals later today. Title-chasing Shaw Lane are at home to Chasetown, knowing a win would put them three points away from lifting the title. Craig Elliott’s men beat rivals Witton Albion in midweek thanks to  read more→

Wafula’s screamer puts Ducks in control

Evo Stik Division One South Shaw Lane AFC 1-0 Witton Albion Jono Wafula’s thunderbolt has put Shaw Lane AFC in the driving seat to win the title with three games to go. Wafula’s incredible strike came one minute into the second half. It leaves Shaw Lane probably only needing two wins from their final three  read more→

Stocksbridge climb into the play-offs

Evo Stik Division One South AFC Rushden & Diamonds 0-2 Stocksbridge Park Steels Rampant Stocksbridge Park Steels climbed into the play-offs with their sixth consecutive victory. Matt Reay and Harrison Biggins scored as the Steels continued their run of recent victories in tricky fixtures against the teams around them. In-form defender Matt Reay netted another  read more→

Shaw Lane and Witton to face-off

Evo Stik Division One South Shaw Lane AFC and Witton Albion will meet in a potential title-deciding clash in Barnsley tonight. The pair are tied on 90 points with four games. Shaw Lane are top on goals difference. A big crowd is expected for the clash which neither can afford to lose. In the last  read more→

Deadly strikers named as top players

Evo Stik League Deadly strikers James Walshaw and Gavin Allott won their respective Division’s Player of the Year trophies at the league’s presentation night in Barnsley. Farsley Celtic striker Walshaw won the Division One North award, while Allott collected the Division One South accolade for the second consecutive year. A number of players were also  read more→

Radford completes Ducks fight-back

Evo Stik Division One North Newcastle Town 2-3 Shaw Lane AFC Oscar Radford dramatically headed home a late winner for title-chasing Shaw Lane AFC, who were 2-0 down at one point. The victory sets it up nicely for the potentially season-defining home clash with rivals Witton Albion on Tuesday night. Witton fans must have been  read more→

Stocksbridge go marching on

Evo Stik Division One South Lincoln United 0-2 Stocksbridge Park Steels Stocksbridge Park Steels extensively increased their play-offs hopes with an exceptional victory at rivals Lincoln United. Chris Hilton’s men now travel to AFC Rushden & Diamonds on Tuesday night with the knowledge that a win will lift them into the top five. Young Ben  read more→

Shaw Lane benefit after Witton draw

Evo Stik Division One South The enthralling title race is truly wide open after Spalding United held second-placed Witton Albion to a 2-2 draw last night. It means Witton have been unable to over-take leaders Shaw Lane AFC with their game-in-hand. The pair are now level on 87 points with Tuesday night’s crunch fixture in  read more→

Title-chasing Shaw Lane bounce back

Evo Stik Division One South Shaw Lane AFC 4-1 Belper Town Leaders Shaw Lane AFC came from behind to end their two game winless run. The Ducks turned around a half-time deficit to stay ahead of second-placed Witton Albion, who they face in a potentially season-defining match next week. A first half penalty from Jonathan  read more→