Emley head to the banks of the Humber looking to end a slump in form which has seen them lose 3 in a row when they visit Barton Town on Saturday (3pm), which has been designated at this years "Non League Day".

The NCEL Premier Division leaders are desperate to get their season back on track following defeats to Worcester, Silsden and the top of the table clash at Campion on Tuesday, while Emley still sit top and with games in hand, the 6 points dropped in the last week mean things aren't as relaxed as they could have been.

Campion closed the gap to 3 points on Tuesday but Emley still have 2 games in hand as a buffer but they won't want to lose any more ground.

Barton have had a tough time of it on their home patch, they haven't managed to host a home game since 3rd February due to pitch issues at their Marsh Lane home and they have only picked up 1 point from their last 5 away games, The Swans will want points to avoid getting into any potential relegation battle.

Recent meetings between the sides have generally gone the home teams' way, except for a Barton win at Emley in February 2022, Emley have lost heavily the last 2 visits to Barton.

Last time out:
NCELP- Penistone Church 3-3 Barton T (Heeley, Moody, Greaves) Att- 242
NCELP- Campion 1-0 Emley, Att- 357.

HEAD TO HEAD

Previous meetings:( last 5)
24th February 2024, NCEL PREM
EML 3-1 BAR (R.Jerome, P.Walker, A.Metcalfe) Att- 420

25th April 2023, NCEL PREM
BAR 4-1 EML (E.Dry) Att- 171

8th April 2023, NCEL PREM
EML 3-0 BAR (P.Walker, J.Kelly, R.Paylor) Att-346

26th February 2022, NCEL PREM
EML 1-2 BAR (J.Jagger) Att- 219

16th October 2021, NCEL PREM
BAR 5-1 EML (M.Sykes) Att- 232

CURRENT FORM (last 5):
BAR L L L L D
EML W W L L L
CURRENT LEAGUE POSITION:
BAR 16/20
EML 1/20
GOALS SCORED:
BAR 60
EML 136
GOALS CONCEDED:
BAR 68
EML 56
TOP SCORER:
BAR Thomas Waudby (25)
EML Ruben Jerome (34)
AVERAGE HOME CROWD:
BAR 164 (186 league)
EML 389 (397 league)

MATCHDAY INFORMATION

WHEN? Saturday 23rd March, 3.00pm

WHERE? The Easy Buy Stadium, off Falkland Way, Barton upon Humber, DN18 5RL

HOW DO WE GET THERE? Approaching from North: Barton upon Humber is the first exit on the A15 after the Humber Bridge.
Approaching from South: It is the last exit before the Humber Bridge.
Exit the A15 and follow the A1077 into the town. At the bottom of the hill turn right at the mini-roundabout onto Holydyke and stay on the A1077 through the Market Place (Old Mill pub on the right) towards Barrow upon Humber, past Baysgarth School (on the right), turning next left onto Falkland Way, going past Wren Kitchens (on the right). The entrance to the ground is at the end of Falkland Way at the junction with Pasture Road.

OWW MUCH? Non League Day offer of half price entry fee, therefore prices for this fixture have been amended to Adults: £3, Concessions: £2, Under 5s: Free with adult.

Programmes: £1.50

NON LEAGUE DOGS ALLOWED?: Yes, on a lead