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Silsden AFC 2-2 Tadcaster Albion

NCEL Premier Division

Tuesday 10th December 2024

Regal Interiors Stadium

TEAM DETAILS

Bradbury, Kilner (Jeffrey, 81’), Clark, Cromack, Billy, Cassidy, Hudson (Greaves, 83’), Maltby, Price, Brooksbank, Stewart.

Subs: Thompson, Miller

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A tough game at the Regal Interiors Stadium yesterday saw a 2-2 draw between Silsden and Tadcaster.

Former Brewer Casey Stewart opened the scoring just three minutes into the game before Elliott Andrew levelled things from the spot on 45 minutes.

Luke Brooksbank then put us back in front soon into the second half but Junayd Cassius-Gill’s 80th minute header meant the game ended level.

Whilst it ends our 14 game winning run, we still remain unbeaten in 15 and atop the NCEL Premier Division table.

Stewart got things off to the perfect start, collecting a perfectly weighted long ball from Jake Cassidy and slotting home right-footed into the bottom corner.

We had further chances to extend the lead in the first half, Kayle Price firing a 25-yard freekick whilst Ellis Hudson’s powerful drive forced a good save from the keeper.

Having controlled much of the first half, we gave away a spot kick just before the interval after a trip on Oli Norman inside the area.

As he did in the reverse fixture, Andrew stepped up to slot beyond Callum Bradbury and level the scores.

The game almost turned on its head early in the second half, with a number of great chances for the visitors, Norman and Andrew shooting wide from outside the area on both occasions.

Despite Taddy starting the half the brighter, we retook the lead after Jake Maltby’s through ball found Brooksbank one v one and he made no mistake firing the ball into the corner.

There would be limited chances before Taddy’s eventual leveller on 80 minutes.

With the pressure mounting, a cross to the back post found Cassius-Gill who headed home for 2-2.

Although we looked to push forward for a winner, the Taddy defence stood firm to hold on for a point.

Speaking after the game, Sils gaffer Matt Cavanagh said:

“I thought first half we nullified their threat, our pressing and shape were good, we stopped them from playing their game which is playing out from the back and they are good at it.

We just weren’t clinical enough in that first half and we’ve let them back into the game, it’s always a bad time to concede a goal right on the stroke of halftime especially with individual errors.

Overall I was pleased with the first half but we just didn’t put the game to bed.

We probably started the second half a bit sloppy and the momentum swung with them on top. But yeah we got the goal and should see the game out.

We got caught a little bit for their goal, we should be clearing our lines, stopping the cross and defending the back stick better.

At the end of the day they’ve scored from it an end a really great run that the lads have been on and their really disappointed to concede in that manner but as you say it’s 15 games unbeaten now and would we take that, of course we would.

It’s been really, really positive these past few months and we’ll take that and go into Saturday with West Didsbury.

If you look at the lads in the dressing room they’re a little bit disappointed with the draw but I’ve just said you park it, you take that over the course of a season and you bounce and go again.

In the past we’ve drawn or lost a game then followed it up with another but this season it’s about having that mentality to break it, go on and win the next match and the lads know that that’s what we expect as a management team.

There’s no reason why the lads can’t do that on Saturday, we’ve got a tough run coming up in the league in December, we’re missing some bodies, some talented footballers but hopefully they’ll be back in a couple of weeks”.

 

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Thackley AFC 2-3 Silsden AFC

NCEL Premier Division

Saturday 30th November 2024

Dennyfield

TEAM DETAILS

Bradbury, Cromack, Clark, Daly, Billy, Cassidy, Hudson (Kilner, 85), Stockdill (Maltby, 20), Price (Greaves, 85), Stewart

Subs: Jeffrey, Conteh

MATCH REPORT

A completely different set of conditions faced the Sils players today after the freezing cold win at Horbury in Tuesday’s 2-1 league cup win.

Corey Billy remained at the back today after Harry Coates ankle injury. With Tom Greaves returning to Dennyfield after being player/asst. manager last season for Thackley.

In our early season home game Sils superb first half performance gave us a 3-0 win in front of a big Friday night crowd.

Thackley hoped to back up an impressive win over Albion Sports during the week. To maintain their play off push. With Sils of course on a crazy 13 game winning run that has propelled us to top spot.

Thackley started the better in the first half, pressing the ball well and forcing Sils to move the ball quicker than they’d have liked to out of deep defensive positions.

A very early yellow for Jack Stockdill for a late one in the 3rd minute started proceedings.

Then in the 8th minute Thackley broke down the left, the pass should’ve been tapped in but somehow the shot was blazed over from a few yards.

A few minutes later Casey Stewart cut in from a left wing run on to his right foot but the shot was well over.

Soon after Luke Brooksbank took an identical route and again the shot went over the bar but was alot closer whilst in the 17th minute Thackley had a shot well saved by Callum Bradbury at near post.

Just 10 secs later home side pulled a shot on the break wide. At this point it looked like the Dennyboys may well take the lead with one of their attacks. Jake Maltby then replaced Jack Stockdill off the bench but Thackley continued to press Sils high up the pitch although a few longer passes almost broke the high home offside trap.

Brooksbank was working hard to break the stalemate and had a shot blocked on the half hour. Ellis Hudson was then subject to a heavy tackle but no yellow card this time.

In the 33rd minute, as I exclaimed my displeasure at a long ball up to Kayle Price, he brilliantly held it up and slid across to Ellis Hudson who hit it into the top corner with a bulging net. 1-0 Sils. The Chocolate Brigade weren’t letting me forget that one!

Silsden came more into the game in the last 15 of the half but there was still time for Ant Brown to go clean through on goal only for Bradbury to make a great stop with his legs. Sils leading 1-0 HT, but Thackley definitely shading the half.

The second half started slower than the first ended but in the 52nd minute Price picked up the ball on the left hand side close to the dead ball line and worked past 2 Thackley players, the second deflecting the ball against his chest before it dropped to his feet to slot in the second. Great solo goal.

The joy was shortlived as in the 55′ minute a cracking save by Bradbury cannoned onto the bar to only drop down and roll over the line despite our best efforts to keep it out. 2-1. Thackley stepped up the pressure for a few minutes, Bradbury again getting a block in at his near post with the resulting corner coming to nothing.

Silsden came back into the game again with Brooksbank, busy all game, having a shot blaze over. A few offsides went against us as we tried to find a way through.

A few minutes later though Silsden extended their lead once more. As Price again turned provider as his cross went over everyone’s head and dropped to Ellis Hudson who hit it as sweet as you like to skim across the ground and make it 3-1.

A mistake by Thackley was seized upon in the 74th minute, again by Price who this time couldn’t keep it down.

In the 79th minute Corey Billy tried to guide the ball back to Bradbury but it didn’t get there and luckily deflected away for a goal kick. Thackley then won a corner from the right and Liam Hudson rose unchallenged to head home their second. Here we go again.

Sam Kilner and Tom Greaves replaced Kayle Price and Ellis Hudson from the bench and the team held firm into injury time. There was still time for a Finn Donovan sin binning, before the referee blew up for win number 14 in a row.

Not much between these two sides this time. Callum Bradbury making some vital saves today and Sils taking their chances when they did probably the difference. Could’ve been alot different story had Thackley converted their early shots in the first half.  But again the team find a way to win and the run continues.

A week off now before we face 3 games in 6 days. Starting with West Didsbury in a huge fa vase rerun of our fa cup encounter earlier in the season.

Up the Sils. Nige.

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Horbury Town 1-2 Silsden AFC

NCEL League Cup Third Round

Tuesday 26th November 2024

Pulse Hire LTD Stadium

TEAM DETAILS

Bradbury, Hunt (Jeffrey, 66’), Billy, Daly, Kilner, Cassidy, Maltby, Stockdill, Price (Hudson, 86’), Greaves (Brooksbank, 66), Clark

Subs: Thompson

MATCH REPORT

In a battle between the NCEL Premier and First Divison league leaders it would be Silsden who came out 2-1 winners against Horbury Town in the League Cup Third Round.

With a big local derby on the horizon this weekend, Matt Cavanagh rang the changes but it would be regular number 9 Kayle Price who bagged both Sils goals either side of halftime.

James Cusworth’s 79th minute strike did make for a nervy ending but our defensive line rode out the game and secured our passage to the Quarter Finals.

Both sides tested the opposing keepers early on, Jake Maltby firing a low effort into Paul Hagreen’s gloves whilst Billy Mole’s strike was easily saved by Callum Bradbury.

There would be drama on 23 minutes as Price was brought down right on the edge of the box, the referee opted for a penalty rather than a freekick with the in-form striker stepping up to take himself.

Despite hitting his spot kick with power, the ball ricocheted of the post and out of danger.

Price wouldn’t be disheartened with the miss however and continued to get into good positions in and around the box.

He was rewarded for his efforts when a positive move found wing-back Cameron Clark inside the area, his square ball allowed KP to sweep home from just inside the six-yard box.

Maltby went close to doubling the lead just before the break as a neat Tom Greaves flick set him free in the box but Hagreen made himself big to make the stop.

If Price’s first goal was a poachers finish, his second was a brilliant solo effort.

Latching onto a loose ball, he used his pace to dazzle the defender, race into the box before firing an inch perfect finish beyond the keeper.

At the other end, a brilliant goal line clearance from Sam Kilner denied the hosts a goal back on 60 minutes.

Bradbury was having a great game in the Sils goal, diving to his left to push away a flicked header before climbing highest to collect the following corner.

Cusworth did eventually grab Horbury a goal as he finished a well worked move with a well-struck half volley on 79 minutes.

Price almost grabbed himself a hatrick late-on but volleyed his effort over the bar.

13 wins in a row then for the Cobbydalers and into the hat for the next round.

Up next is a tough derby trip to Thackley this Saturday

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Campion AFC 0-1 Silsden AFC

NCEL Premier Division

Saturday 16th November 2024

1st Glass Stadium

TEAM DETAILS

Bradbury, Cromack, Clark, Maltby, Coates, Cassidy, Hudson (Jeffrey, 80’), Stockdill, Price (Conteh, 90’), Brooksbank, Stewart (Greaves, 65’)

Subs: Kilner, Billy

MATCH REPORT

Silsden came out on top with a 1-0 win in a tough BD derby with Campion at the 1st Glass Stadium yesterday.

Casey Stewart, fresh from a surprise mention in the Houses of Parliament earlier this week scored the games only goal with a close range finish in the first half.

The win is the Cobbydaler’s 12th consecutive victory in all competitions aswell as a 9th clean clean sheet for the campaign, a record that already far surpasses last season’s tally.

Jake Cassidy and Luke Brooksbank would both have opportunities earlier on with the former seeing an effort blocked whilst Brooky’s shot from a tight angle drifted wide of the far post.

The visitors might have felt aggrieved on 16 minutes when the ref denied what looked to be a clear penalty as the Campion defender handled the ball on the line but just minutes later Sils took the lead.

A brilliant flowing move saw Brooksbank pick out Ellis Hudson, the former Bantams winger beat his man before delivering the cut back to Stewart who made no mistake from inside the six-yard box.

Campion had the chance to level on 34 minutes as a corner found a free head at the far post but much to Sils fans relief the header landed onto the roof of the net.

Hudson continued to make his trademark driving runs in the second half, his low shot looked to be travelling into the bottom corner before a stunning save down low to his left from Ed Wilczynski denied him.

Brooksbank’s curling effort on 74 minutes was also well saved by the home sides stopper as Silsden looked to find that crucial second goal to put the game to bed.

In the end however it turned out Stewart’s strike would be enough, some solid defending at the end from the Sils backline allowed them to see out the game and bring yet another crucial three points back home to Keighley Road.

There’s a break from league action this Tuesday with a trip to NCEL Div One leaders Horbury Town for the League Cup Third Round.

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Silsden AFC 3-2 Pickering Town

NCEL Premier Division

Tuesday 12th November 2024

Regal Interiors Stadium – Att: 162

TEAM DETAILS

Bradbury, Cromack (Billy, 90′), Kilner (Clark, 61′), Daly (Greaves, 61′), Coates, Cassidy, Hudson (Maltby, 58′), Stockdill, Price (Conteh, 81′), Brooksbank, Stewart.

MATCH REPORT

3-2 is becoming a familiar scoreline for Silsden fans this season as they picked up another three points with a win over Pickering at the Regal Interiors Stadium last night.

The Cobbydalers looked to be in cruise control in the opening stages as an Ellis Hudson spot kick and a close range Kayle Price strike gave us a two goal advantage but the Pikes hit back on 39 minutes through Joe Wood.

Pickering then levelled the tie just 10 minutes after the restart with George Brown sweeping home a flowing move, but the lads were determined to make it 11 wins in a row and Price once again popped up with a close range finish from a corner.

It would take just nine minutes for the scoring to be opened after Hudson was brought down by Pickering keeper Alfie Burnett, the former Bantam’s winger stepped up to slot home as he so often does from twelve yards.

Just 5 minutes later and we doubled our lead, Harry Coates powering a downward header towards goal only for Burnett to spill into Price’s path who tapped home on the goaline.

Luke Brooksbank was looking to make an impact at both ends, his shot from the angle drifted just wide of the target on the half hour mark whilst his great block denied the visitors a goal back moments later.

Pickering were a side playing at a much higher tempo than their league position might suggest however and they capitalised on a misplaced pass just before the break as Wood swept the ball into the corner.

Momentum continued to swing the way of the visitors after the interval as a lovely move was eventually finished off by Brown from just inside the box.

We would find ourselves back in front on 65 minutes.

In almost a carbon copy of the second goal, a Coates header found its way to KP on the line who had the simple task of poking home his 13th goal of the campaign.

Despite being against the run of play, that goal seemed to swing the game back in our favour as Price and Tom Greaves sent efforts over and wide respectively.

Both keepers were in action late on, Callum Bradbury was forced to make an unconventional tip round his post following a curling effort whilst a superb double stop from Burnett denied Brooky late on.

Whilst it wasn’t a perfect performance from Sils, it’s another crucial three points that stretch the winning run to eleven games and see us remain top of the table.

There’s a tough test coming up next as we visit Campion for a local derby fixture this Saturday.

 

 

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Silsden AFC 2-0 Ramsbottom United

FA Vase Second Round

Saturday 9th November 2024

Regal Interiors Stadium

TEAM DETAILS

Bradbury, Cromack, Kilner, Daly, Coates, Cassidy, Hudson (Maltby, 68′), Stockdill, Price (Greaves, 82′), Brooksbank (Conteh, 90′), Stewart (Billy, 90′)

Subs: Hunt

MATCH REPORT

Silsden progressed to the FA Vase third round following an impressive 2-0 win over NWCFL table toppers Ramsbottom United at the Regal Interiors Stadium yesterday.

Two first half goals from Casey Stewart we’re enough for the Cobbydaler’s to make it through, despite the best efforts of a resilient Rams outfit.

Things weren’t made easier for the visitors following the sending off of their captain Andrew Teague on 72 minutes, leaving Sils to simply play out the clock and hold on to their lead.

The game started off in even fashion, Callum Bradbury forced to hold onto a volleyed effort after just four minutes whilst at the other end Luke Brooksbank’s close range strike was well saved by the keeper.

A quick counter attack gave the hosts the lead, Brooksbank picked out Stewart with a lovely through pass and the winger made no mistake with the finish, slotting beyond the onrushing keeper.

Ramsbottom should have perhaps levelled on 31 minutes when a great cross found a free man in the centre but the header was well over the top of Bradbury’s bar.

That miss would be punished just a few moments later.

Stewart delivered a low freekick that deceived the Rams defence, deflecting beyond the helpless keeper. Much to the delight of the Silsden faithful behind the goal.

Into the second half and the travelling Ramsbottom contingent were trying to will their team back into the game, only to be drowned out by the superb support of the young Silsden fans willing the side on.

Stewart would have the chance to complete his hattrick on 67 minutes when Brooksbank again found him in behind but the keeper made himself big to deny him.

The visitors then found themselves down to ten men after Teague was adjudged to have stamped on a Silsden man, admittedly it looked a harsh sending off from where I was sat.

This left Silsden to simply control the remainder of the game and see out the result which they did superbly. Another cleansheet for Bradbury and his backline and a tenth win on the bounce for Sils.

They’ll be hoping to make it 11 in a row when Pickering visit the Regal Interiors Stadium this Tuesday in the NCEL Prem.

Earlier this week we spoke to Chairman Will Twigg who gave us an insight into the role and how things are going at Silsden overall!

How are you finding the role so far?

I’m loving being Chairman, equally it’s really involved and takes up a lot of time. People underestimate how much it takes to run a semi-pro side, luckily for me we have a great committee, volunteers and management team to keep things moving!

How are things going off the pitch at the club?

There are always problems to solve, whether that be linked to the team or something at the ground. Everyone looks after their own little things and there’s usually someone on hand to fix something that’s broken. We continue to drive together and aim to strengthen the club as much as possible for future years.

How pleased are you with the progress on the pitch?

I’m over the moon at what’s happening on the pitch, the men’s team have a great team spirit and never say die attitude! Cav, Breezer, Harry and the whole management team have worked wonders and although it’s a long season, it’s great to sit back and see how far the team has come. Our ladies team is improving week on week too which is great to see.

What’s been your favourite game so far this season and why?

Difficult to pick a game after 9 wins on the bounce, I’d probably say Golcar at home. I said to Greaves before he went on that he was going to score the winner, and he did just that! We have left it late on a few too many occasions but those ones definitely rank up there with the best wins!

What’s your relationship like with Cav and how often do both of you communicate?

Everyone knows Cav and I have a strong relationship, as Chairman it’s critical our management team get the support they need to succeed, I can’t manage a team on his behalf but if we give them the tools to succeed we give them the best chance. We speak every day, multiple times, Cav has football in his blood and you won’t find a more committed manager in non-league than him.

Have you set any expectations between yourselves for the club?

The club never sets expectations as such, every club targets as a high a finish as possible, we’re no different. The attributes are there in the team to win our league, but it’s early days and there’s certainly no pressure.

What sort of relationship do you have with the players how often does a chairman communicate with the squad?

I have always been close to the playing squad, driving the bus to away games etc and attending training sessions probably strengthens that. I would never come in the way of Cav, he’s the manager and although I get on with the players he makes the decisions.

It’s a tough FA Vase draw at home to Ramsbottom United this Saturday, how excited are you for the game?

Ramsbottom are a great side, we’ve locked horns before when Silsden played in the NWCFL and it’ll be a tough test but winnable if we are on our game. I’ve seen Ramsbottom play 2/3 times this year and they’re a physical side with a number of players who have played at a much higher level.

Any more exciting news to share regarding the club?

The club continues to grow, our junior section is one of the biggest in the area but as a club we remain committed to investing in our facilities, team and pitches regardless of level or age. I am lucky to be part of a committee who has transformed the club from just a wood hut in the car park to what it is today, with new committee members and fresh blood coming in, we’re ensuring this will be part of the local community well into the future.

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Parkgate 1-4 Silsden AFC

NCEL Premier Division

Saturday 2nd November 2024

Roundwood Pavilion

TEAM DETAILS

Bradbury, Cromack, Clark (Kilner, 85′), Daly, Coates, Cassidy (Billy, 90′) Hudson (Conteh, 80′), Stockdill, Price (Greaves, 78′), Brooksbank (Hunt, 90′), Stewart.

MATCH REPORT

Silsden made it nine wins on the bounce with an impressive 4-1 triumph over South Yorkshire outfit Parkgate at the Roundwood Pavilion yesterday.

In a dominant first half, Sils opened the scoring through a Jack Stockdill header but despite further chances were unable to add to the scoreline.

Shay Evans-Booth punished the visitors with a 51st minute leveller but despite going down to 10 men after Harry Coates was sinbinned, the Cobbydalers retook the lead courtesy of Kayle Price.

Two quickfire goals from Casey Stewart and Luke Brooksbank gave a comfortable look to the scoreline and also a comfortable look to the NCEL Prem table having opened up a 5 point gap over 2nd placed Golcar at the top.

The visitors controlled the game well in the early exchanges with Brooksbank forcing Parkgate keeper Lewis Fox into a fine save.

From the resulting corner it would be Stockdill who rose highest to nod home after a great delivery from Stewart.

Further saves from Fox were to follow, denying both Ellis Hudson and Price in what was an impressive half from the young stopper.

Chances continued to fall Silsden’s way in the opening 45 minutes but each time Fox seemed equal to whatever the attackers threw his way.

As is so often the case when you don’t take your chances in football, the other team will punish you and that’s exactly what the home side did early into the second half.

A lofted freekick fell kindly to Evans-Booth who smashed the ball low and hard underneath Callum Bradbury.

It looked as if the game might be getting away from the Cobbydaler’s when Coates was given 10 minutes on the sidelines for arguing a questionable freekick against his side.

But even with 10 men, Silsden are proving why they are such a tough team to beat this season.

Price found himself inside the area on his left foot, his low strike took a wicked deflection to finally bypass the solid Fox in Parkgate’s goal.

Just 10 minutes later and Silsden would have their third.

A training ground freekick ended at the feet of Stewart on the edge of the box, some nice trickery allowed him half-a-yard of space and he struck the ball sweetly into the bottom corner.

The fourth goal was pure brilliance from the visitors as a sweeping move allowed Stewart space on the left wing.

His pinpoint cross was wonderfully met by Brooksbank who lept above Fox to power home his third goal in as many games.

A massive win for Sils then, especially with Golcar dropping points away to Knaresborough Town on Saturday.

There’s a break from league action this weekend with the visit of high-flying NWCFL side Ramsbottom United to the Regal Interiors Stadium for the FA Vase Second Round

 

 

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Winterton Rangers 1-4 Silsden AFC

NCEL Premier Division

Wednesday 23rd October 2024

MKM Stadium

TEAM DETAILS

Bradbury, Cromack, Clark, Daly (Conteh, 64′), Coates (Morgan, 71′), Cassidy, Jeffrey, Stockdill (Kilner, 61′), Price (Greaves, 61′), Brooksbank (Billy, 64′), Hudson.

MATCH REPORT

A comprehensive 4-1 win over Winterton at the MKM Stadium yesterday saw us climb to the summit of the NCEL Premier Division table.

In a dominant first half, goals from Jake Cassidy and Luke Brooksbank giving us a two goal advantage before Toby Jeffrey and Ellis Hudson took us out of sight in the second.

Despite a late Ranger’s goal, it was a comfortable victory in the end, our 7th win in a row too.

We were on the front foot right from the off, Jeffrey shooting over from outside the box just seven minutes in followed by Brooksbank lashing wide on the turn.

Cassidy and Hudson also went close in the opening 15 minutes before the deadlock was finally broken.

Jeffrey’s corner was met with a sweetly struck volley by Cassidy that hit a defender and found its way into the roof of the net for his second goal in as many games.

Brooky and Kayle Price linked up for our second of the evening, a lovely one-two on the edge of the hosts box left the former with space to shoot and he picked his spot brilliantly into the bottom right corner.

Straight after the break the scoring continued, having barely had time to get back to my seat (admittedly delayed by halftime hospitality), Jeffrey had arrived at the back post to poke home his first goal in Red and Black.

An unfortunate handball from the Rangers fullback gave us the opportunity to increase our advantage from the spot. Hudson taking on responsibility and slotting home for 4-0.

With the game pretty much settled, Cav took the opportunity to rotate the team. Substitute Tom Greaves found himself 1v1 with the keeper soon after coming on but sent his effort high over the target.

On 76 minutes the hosts pulled one back, Joe Hare finishing off a neat Winterton move and he could have had a second were it not for a smart clearance off the line by Lewis Morgan.

Whilst we may not have kept the clean sheet, there’s still plenty to be happy about following the win. Top of the league with one of the best defensive records in the division.

That record will be put to the test with a tough away trip to second placed Penistone Church on Saturday, all away support is appreciated for what should be a tough clash at the Parker Roofing Memorial Ground.

 

 

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Silsden AFC 1-0 Hallam FC

NCEL Premier Division

Saturday 19th October 2024

Regal Interiors Stadium: Att: 214

TEAM DETAILS

Bradbury, Cromack, Clark, Daly, Coates, Cassidy, Hudson (Jeffrey, 77′), Stockdill, Price (Greaves, 86′), Brooksbank (Conteh, 90′), Stewart.

Subs: Kilner, Morgan.

MATCH REPORT

Silsden continued their winning run with a 1-0 victory over Hallam at the Regal Interiors Stadium yesterday.

In an end-to-end game, both sides created a number of clear cut opportunities but it wasn’t until the second half when a Jake Cassidy header proved to be the winner.

With five consecutive league victories, the Cobbydalers climb to 3rd in the NCEL Premier Division, opening up a gap of 8 points on the playoff chasing pack.

Both keepers would be called into action in the opening 10 minutes, Silsden stopper Callum Bradbury denying Callum Ward before Hugo Warhust held onto a Luke Brooksbank effort.

Harry Coates was having a big impact at both ends in the first half, his crucial block denying the visitors the opener after just 10 minutes whilst his header from a corner soon after was once again well held by Warhurst.

The back and forth nature continued throughout the opening 45, Ward again testing Bradbury with a first time volley who was able to hold onto the shot.

Silsden’s best moments of the half came on 37 minutes as Brooksbank’s deflected shot from the edge of the box was tipped behind for a corner.

Coates met the set-piece and his headed effort beat Warhurst but couldn’t beat the Hallam defenders on the goaline.

There would be time for one more Sils opportunity before the break as Ellis Hudson drove towards the penalty area and fired a shot over the crossbar.

The frantic action of the first half dimmed slightly in the second half, although Silsden’s threat from corners was becoming more apparent with Coates again meeting a Casey Stewart delivery only to see his shot blocked and cleared.

A breakthrough would eventually come for the home side, another set-piece situation, this time met by Cassidy who powered home his header from just inside the six-yard box.

Kayle Price would have the chance to double the advantage soon after as his volleyed effort drifted narrowly wide of the far post.

Hallam would have pulled level were it not for a superb diving save from Bradbury, who clawed away a curling strike by James Cadman.

As the game entered its final minutes, Price was inches away from putting Sils out of sight with his header rattling Warhurst’s crossbar.

Despite some late pressing from the visitors, they were unable to find a leveller and the Cobbydaler’s can celebrate their 3rd win in what has been a great week for the team.

There’s now a run of three away games for Silsden, starting with a long away trip on Wednesday to Winterton, before a tough game at the league leaders Penistone on Saturday.