Ammers win again as battle at top remains tight

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Yorkshire Amateur remain top of the table after edging a 5-3 victory at ten man Liversedge, but several clubs are still on their tail. The battle for the title is turning into the most fiercely contested races in years.  Neil Sibson and Phil Harding’s men trailed three times before two late  read more→

Duka wins it Albion in Ammers clash

Toolstation NCEL Division One  Yorkshire Amateur 4-5 Albion Sports Former Bridlington Town striker Duka’s 93rd minute winner propelled Albion Sports out of the relegation zone and denied high-flying Yorkshire Amateur the chance to go top. Duka had the final say during a gripping final ten minutes which saw four goals scored as the frantic topsy-turvy  read more→

Yorkshire NCEL Div One team of the year

Just like the Premier Division, it has been great year for our Yorkshire sides in the Toolstation NCEL Division One so picking a Team of the Year has been the hardest it has ever been in five years. It has been that difficult, some heavy-duty players have missed out on selection. It was that tight.  read more→

Amateur reach the promised land

Toolstation NCEL Division One  Eccleshill United 2-4 Yorkshire Amateur Ambitious Yorkshire Amateur have won promotion to the Premier Division for the first time in their history after victory in the ultimate winner takes all battle at Eccleshill United. Two goals from Fernando Moke and great strikes from Ash Flynn and Jason St Juste paved the  read more→

Div One promotion race goes to last day

Toolstation NCEL Division One  The race for the second automatic promotion spot will go to the final day (Monday night), regardless of how Grimsby Borough get on against Shirebrook Town this afternoon. Last season’s play-offs runners-up Grimsby are in the driving seat as a win over Shirebrook and another on Monday night over East Yorkshire  read more→

Ammers and Pickering maintain pushes

Toolstation NCEL  Yorkshire Amateur and Pickering Town both maintained their respective promotion pushes with home wins last night. The Ammers could nick second place in Division One if Grimsby Borough drop points in their final two games. Neil Sibson and Phil Harding’s men eventually eased to a 5-2 win over Brigg Town. An own goal  read more→

Ruthless Ammers defeat brave Selby

Toolstation NCEL Division One Yorkshire Amateur 3-1 Selby Town Ruthless Yorkshire Amateur kept their hopes of finishing in the top two alive by defeating brave Selby Town, who gave absolutely everything. Ash Flynn (2) and Fernando Moke secured the Ammers their victory. Selby had their hosts on the rack for the last 20 minutes after  read more→

Kay earns Glasshoughton a point

Toolstation NCEL Division One  Debutant James Kay won hard-working Glasshoughton Welfare a well-earned point with the equaliser in the 1-1 draw at Yorkshire Amateur. The former Frickley Athletic player’s finely hit strike in the 68th minute cancelled out Brice Tiani’s goal from 60 seconds earlier. It was a great effort from play-offs chasing Glasshoughton, who  read more→

Owen heads Nostell to stunning victory

Toolstation NCEL Division One Nostell Miners Welfare 2-1 Yorkshire Amateur Hero Liam Owen returned from suspension to head Nostell Miners Welfare to a stunning victory over promotion-chasing Yorkshire Amateur. The priceless win brings them level on points with FC Bolsover and Worsbrough Bridge and it completely erases the memory of the disappointing performance at Glasshoughton  read more→

NLY’s top 15 moments of 2017

When you sit down and reflect, 2017 has been a very successful year for Non League football in Yorkshire. More clubs than normal have won promotion, won silverware and for the first time since NLY was launched, a Yorkshire club from below the National League has reached the FA Cup first round. Now regular readers  read more→