Emley look to maintain their unbeaten league record and their place at the top of the Northern Premier League Division One East, when they host North Ferriby on Saturday (3pm).

Following Tuesday 0-0 draw at Pontefract, Emley remain the league's only unbeaten side this season, although most teams have only played around 8 games, but a win for Emley could see the 2 point lead stretched even further, however, a win for Ferriby would put them right in the chasing group behind Emley.

North Ferriby were formed 5 years ago when the village's previous club, North Ferriby United were liquidated, the previous club scaled great heights, reaching the National league and beating Wrexham at Wembley in the 2015 FA Trophy final, the new club which rose from the ashes started life in the NCEL Division 1 where their first 2 seasons were brought short due to the Covid pandemic.

In season 2022/23 they would be involved in a promotion tussle with Emley out of the NCEL Premier Division, alas, Ferriby were crowned league champions and Emley missed out altogether but would follow North Ferriby into the NPL as NCEL champions in 23/23.

This will be the 4th competitive meeting, Emley won the first meeting thanks to a late Adam Haw goal in front of the shed in 2020 and Ferriby then did the double over The Pewits in their title winning season including a top of the table clash in front of over 700 at Emley.

While Emley sit top of the pile, our visitors sit in the final play off position of 5th, one of 3 clubs on 14 points, but they have won their last 3 away NPL D1 E fixtures at Bridlington, Ossett and Dunston, Emley have won both home league fixtures so far against Belper and Brighouse.

Things couldn't be tighter!

Last time out:
Pontefract 0-0 Emley, Att- 271, NPL D1 E
North Ferriby 3-3 Consett ( Whiteley, Walters, OG) Att- 344, NPL D1 E.

HEAD TO HEAD

Previous meetings:

26th November 2022, NCEL P
EML 1-3 NOR (R.Paylor) Att- 732

30th July 2022, NCEL P
NOR 2-0 EML, Att- 358

29th September 2020, NCEL D1
EML 1-0 NOR (A.Haw) Att- 208

CURRENT LEAGUE POSITION:
EML: 1/22
NOR: 5/22
(ALL COMPETITIONS)
CURRENT FORM:
EML: W, L, W, W, D
NOR: L, L, W, W, D
GOALS SCORED:
EML: 26
NOR: 18
GOALS CONCEDED:
EML: 7
NOR: 17
TOP SCORER:
EML: Amir Berchil (9)
NOR: Josh Whiteley (5)
AVERAGE HOME CROWD:
EML: 379 (477 league)
NOR: 393 ( 396 league)

MATCHDAY INFORMATION
WHEN? Saturday 5th October, 3.00pm
Gates open 1.30pm

WHERE?
The Fantastic Media Welfare Ground
Off Upper Lane, Emley, Huddersfield, HD8 9RE
View the Emley AFC Visitors' guide

OWW MUCH?
Adults £8
Concessions £5
U11s £1
U5s Free

Programmes £2.

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

Please respect local residents and park responsibly around the village!