Avenue boss targets upset in derby clash with Halifax

FA Trophy Third Round  Bradford (Park Avenue) manager Mark Bower is targeting “a big upset” in the unmissable West Yorkshire derby with FC Halifax Town at Horsfall Stadium on Saturday. National North outfit Avenue face a David versus Goliath contest with local rivals FC Halifax Town who are riding a crest of a wave after  read more→

Liversedge’s Trophy adventure ends

FA Trophy  Liversedge 1-3 Lancaster City  Liversedge’s incredible FA Trophy adventure is over as Lancaster City won the rearranged second round tie. Two quick-fire goals close to half-time put Lancaster in firm control. Glenn Steel turned home the opener from close range before Rhys Turner netted. A Turner header from a Sam Bailey cross on  read more→

‘Sedge will face North East giants if they beat Lancaster

FA Trophy Liversedge will face a trip to North East giants Morpeth Town if they are able to beat Lancaster City in the rearranged second round tie on Tuesday night. The original clash with Lancaster was postponed on Saturday following the bad weather. Bradford (Park Avenue)’s prize, if they beat Marine, is a lucrative home  read more→

York win in the FA Trophy

FA Trophy Second Round York City 1-0 Blyth Spartans Despite the cold and blizzard like conditions, York City managed to progress in the FA Trophy, with John Askey recording his first win as manager, courtesy of an early goal from Mark Beck. After going four winless games on the bounce, York City were looking to  read more→

Liversedge still the underdogs as Trophy heroes chase third upset

FA Trophy  Jonathan Rimmington insists Liversedge remain the underdogs for the unmissable FA Trophy second round tie with Lancaster City at Clayborn tomorrow. The magical Trophy run has seen ‘Sedge slay NPL Premier Division giants Scarborough Athletic and Basford United in the previous two rounds so some would probably suggest that ‘Sedge are the favourites.  read more→

Another home draw for Trophy heroes Liversedge

FA Trophy heroes Liversedge have been handed another home draw against a NPL Premier Division team in the second round draw. ‘Sedge will host Lancaster City on the 28th November and it is definitely a winnable tie given the major upset victories over Scarborough Athletic and Basford United. Joe Walton scored the dramatic last minute  read more→

‘Sedge face biggest test yet in huge FA Trophy home tie

FA Trophy First Round  Jonathan Rimmington expects Liversedge to face their hardest challenge of the season so far when they aim to add another scalp to their collection in the FA Trophy at Clayborn tomorrow. Unbeaten NPL Division One East leaders ‘Sedge host higher league Basford United in a must-watch tie two weeks on from  read more→

Liversedge handed home draw in Trophy 

FA Trophy  Unstoppable Liversedge have been handed a home draw in the FA Trophy first round proper. The conquers of higher league Scarborough Athletic will host Basford Town who are also from the NPL Premier Division. The draw is arguably a more tricky one with Basford in seventh and four points ahead of Scarborough. The  read more→

Liversedge brutally slay Scarborough

FA Trophy Round-Up  Unstoppable Liversedge brutally put Jonathan Greening’s higher league Scarborough Athletic to the sword in a 4-0 demolition at Clayborn in the third qualifying round tie. ‘Sedge showed no mercy from the moment captain Jack Stockdill struck with a strike from inside the penalty area in the 11th minute. ‘Sedge goalkeeper Jon Stewart  read more→