In what will be an 8th West Yorkshire derby so far this season for us, Emley will look to maintain a tremendous away record with only one defeat to leaders Cleethorpes Town in the league so far to keep on the tails of the top two, Cleethorpes and Belper.

Brighouse need points to help themselves as they are embroiled in a tussle to avoid relegation at the bottom end, only 4 points separate 15th to 21st, Town currently occupy 19th spot with 21pts.

Boxing day's abandoned game v Stocksbridge was Emley's second so far this season, ironically, the other was against Brighouse when an serious looking injury to Brighouse keeper Kyle Trenerry required ambulance assistance, thankfully, he made a full recovery and Emley won the replayed game by 2-1 back in September.

Emley's last outing was a 2-1 home win over Grimsby Borough, while Brighouse suffered a 3-0 loss at Garforth Town on boxing day, Town have only won 1 of their previous 9 in all competitions.

This will be the 8th competitive meeting between the sides, not counting the abandoned game which saw Emley lead 1-0 when proceedings were halted, there have been 3 wins each and a draw so nothing between the sides over the years.

Last time out:
Garforth Town 3-0 Brighouse Town, Att- 406, NPL D1 East
Emley 2-1 Grimsby Borough (Baldwin, Parkin) Att- 357, NPL D1 East.

HEAD TO HEAD

Previous meetings: last 5
September 17th 2024, NPL D1 E
EML 2-1 BRI (A.Berchil, J.Cowgill), Att- 547

February 7th 2012, NCEL LC3
EML 0-2 BRI, Att- 132

February 27th 2010, NCEL D1
BRI 3-0 EML, Att- 149

20th January 2010, NCEL LC3
EML 3-3 BRI (5-4pens) (S.Kenworthy, L.Hill, J.Wright) Att- 107

December 5th 2009, NCEL D1
EML 2-1 BRI (M.Stuart, S.Kenworthy), Att- 122

(ALL COMPETITIONS)

CURRENT FORM: Last 5
BRI: W, D, D ,L, L
EML:W, W, D, L, W
CURRENT LEAGUE POSITION:
BRI: 19/22
EML: 3/22
GOALS SCORED:
BRI: 22
EML:51
GOALS CONCEDED:
BRI: 41
EML: 20
TOP SCORER:
BRI: Niah Payne (4)
EML: Amir Berchil (12)
AVERAGE HOME CROWD:
BRI: 213 ( 220 league)
EML:391 (447 league)

MATCHDAY INFORMATION

WHEN? Saturday 1st January, 3.00pm

WHERE?
Heffernan Utilities Stadium
St Giles Road, Brighouse, HD6 2PL

HOW DO WE GET THERE?
Fromm Brighouse centre, follow A644 Halifax Road for approx 1.5 mils to Hove Edge, turn right into Upper Green Lane, then immediately left into Spout House Lane which becomes St Giles Road, the ground is on the right.

Public Transport: Brighouse station is around 2 miles, mainly uphill, there are buses that go to Hove Edge from the bus station.

PARKING:Parking is extremely limited around the ground, there's a small car park at the ground but this is usually full and/reserved for players and officials.

There is some residential parking but as at Emley, very limited;
DRIVERS ARE REQUESTED TO PARK THEIR VEHICLES IN A RESPONSIBLE AND CONSIDERATE MANNER SO AS NOT TO CAUSE AN OBSTRUCTION TO EITHER ST. GILES ROAD, FOOTPATHS OR RESIDENTS PRIVATE DRIVEWAYS

OWW MUCH?
Adults £10
Concessions £7
12-16yrs £2
U12 Free