Emley host Pontefract Collieries in the Northern Premier League Division One East on Saturday (3pm) looking to keep the season alive as the regular season comes to an end.

Emley have exceeded many expectations by competing at the top for most of the season following promotion but our play off hopes hang by a thread going into the penultimate week of the season with just 3 games to go.

It's the first game of 3 which will determine whether Emley's season ends on 26th April or whether we extend that for another week in the play off for promotion.

Saturday's game is followed by a tough game at Stocksbridge on Easter Monday and with Emley currently 5th, Stocksbridge are our nearest rivals for a play off spot, but first, we host Pontefract in our penultimate home game.

Pontefract Collieries were formed in 1958 and like Emley, were founder members of the NCEL in 1982, and were members of the NCEL until promotion to the NPL following successive promotions in 2017 and 2018, Emley are looking to emulate Ponte's achievements but must do it through a play off.

The sides drew 0-0 at Pontefract in the Autumn as Emley looked to establish themselves in the NPL after 25 years away, a win on Saturday will give The Pewits a massive boost heading into the final two games.

Emley's form is a major concern, having been firmly in the top 3 until the end of February, we have suffered 7 defeats in our last 10 league games, conceding 13 and scoring only 4, a far cry from our previously good record, Pontefract are mid table, but still want to pick up points to finish as high as they can.

Last time out:
Belper Town 2-0 Emley, NPL D1 E, Att- 657
Pontefract 1-1 Bishop Auckland ( Burns), NPL D1 E, Att- 317.

HEAD TO HEAD

Last 5 Previous meetings:
1st October 2024, NPL D1 E,
PON 0-0 EML, Att- 271

28th January 2017, NCEL D1
PON 4-2 EML (L.Schofield, S.Jerome) Att- 180

31st August 2016, NCEL D1
EML 3-5 PON (J.Coduri, A.Flynn, K.Ryan) Att- 184

10th August 2016, NCEL LC1
EML 2-2 PON (4-3 pens) (J.Coduri, A.Flynn) Att- 122

7th March 2015, NCEL D1
EML 1-0 PON (R.Jerome) Att 221

(ALL COMPETITIONS)
CURRENT FORM: Last 5
EML: W, L, L, L, L
PON: L, L, W, W, D
CURRENT LEAGUE POSITION:
EML: 5/22
PON: 13/22
GOALS SCORED:
EML: 68
PON: 58
GOALS CONCEDED:
EML: 34
PON: 80
TOP SCORER:
EML: Amir Berchil (16)
PON: Jack Boyle (14)
AVERAGE HOME CROWD:
EML:413 (470 league)
PON: 278 (279 league).

MATCHDAY INFORMATION

WHEN? Saturday 12th April 3.00pm

WHERE?
The Fantastic Media Welfare Ground
Off Upper Lane, Emley, Huddersfield, HD8 9RE

View the Emley AFC Visitors' guide

Match Day Commentary
If you can't make it to the match, listen to the commentary with Matt Blackburn from 2.45pm - Listen here

OWW MUCH?
£8 Adults
£5 Concessions
£1 ages 5-11
U5's FREE
Programmes £2

NON LEAGUE DOGS ALLOWED: Yes, on a lead - see visitor's guide for restrictions

Please respect local residents and park safely and responsibly around the village!!