MATCH DETAILS

Silsden AFC 3-0 Thackley AFC

NCEL Premier Division

Friday 9th August 2024

Regal Interiors Stadium – Att: 453

TEAM DETAILS

Bradbury, Cromack, Clark, Daly, Coates, Cassidy (Haigh, 90′), Hudson (Connolly, 76′), Conteh, Price (Greaves, 67′), Brooksbank (Jeffrey, 82), Stewart.

Subs: Thompson.

MATCH REPORT

There was derby delight for Silsden yesterday as three second half strikes saw them run out 3-0 winners over Thackley in front of a bumper crowd at the Regal Interiors Stadium.

453 spectators watched on as The Cobbydalers put the Dennyboy’s defence to the sword with three goals in 12 minutes courtesy of Ellis Hudson, Kayle Price and Luke Brooksbank.

At the other end of the pitch, the Sils defence looked comfortable picking up their third clean sheet in four games, also helped by the impressive influence of eventual Man of the Match Mo Conteh in midfield.

It would be a slightly cagey start from both sides in the opening moments, with the first real chance of the game falling to Price after 22 minutes.

The in-form striker has scored in all of his previous three games and was denied brilliantly by the legs of Thackley keeper Luke Wilson after finding space around the penalty spot.

Just three minutes later Price was involved again, his slide rule pass found Brooksbank who lofted into the back of the net only to be denied by the linesman’s flag.

Thackley weren’t without their opportunities however, former Sils striker Josi Bradshaw went inches from opening the scoring when his cross-shot drifted agonisingly wide of the far post with Ben Grech-Brooksbank lurking.

Despite going into halftime goalless, Silsden wasted little time in racing into a three goal lead after the break.

A stunning strike on 56 minutes broke the deadlock, Price flicked on a header into the path of Hudson who smashed home a left footed half-volley from around 25 yards out.

The second came just 8 minutes later.

Price would make it four in four with a superb finish, latching onto a loose ball before shifting the ball onto his left boot and smashing it into the roof of the net.

Brooksbank then added a quick third after some neat Sils football on the edge of the box, Cromack’s low cross found former Dennyboy Tom Greaves and despite Wilson’s initial save, Brooksbank was on hand to rifle home.

Silsden would have further opportunities to add to the scoreline with both Casey Stewart and Toby Jeffrey going close late on but it remained 3-0.

It’s only early but it’s been a positive start to the season with three wins in four, seeing us sit second in the NCEL Premier Division.

A busy week awaits at the Regal Interiors Stadium with another local derby against Albion on Tuesday followed by an FA Cup clash with Atherton Collieries on Saturday.

MATCH DETAILS

Tadcaster Albion 3-1 Silsden AFC

NCEL Premier Division

Tuesday 6th August 2024

Young Guns Arena

TEAM DETAILS

Bradbury, Hunt (Hudson, 56′), Clark, Daly, Coates, Cassidy, Jeffrey (Conteh, 45′), Cromack (Thompson, 82′), Price, Brooksbank (Greaves, 64′), Stewart.

MATCH REPORT

The ten men of Silsden suffered their first defeat of the 24/25 campaign with a 3-1 away loss to Tadcaster Albion at the Young Guns Arena last night.

Despite dominating the opening twenty minutes, we found ourselves behind when Luca Bolino finished off a swift counter attack for the Brewer’s.

Elliott Andrew then doubled the lead from the penalty spot after Jake Cassidy had seen red for dissent after contesting the penalty decision.

Andrew quickly added his second goal after the break and despite Kayle Price finding the net late on, we were unable to fight our way back into the game.

The majority of the early chances fell our way, with Price, Luke Brooksbank and Toby Jeffrey going close in the opening 15 minutes; Jeffrey’s strike in particular was only denied by a superb headed goal line clearance.

Brooksbank looked to threaten on further occasions, hitting two similar efforts from outside the box but Sam Green got down quickly both times to tip the ball behind.

Tadcaster would take the lead on 24 minutes having cleared away our corner kick, the Brewer’s broke quickly with a long ball picked out Bolino who controlled well, rounded Callum Bradbury and slotted into the empty net.

We got back onto the front foot quickly however, Price sending a close range header just inches wide of the post following Brooksbank’s cross.

Things would get even worse for Sils however when Cassidy was adjudged to have tripped Kieran Greenway in the box, the ref pointed to the spot, with the central defender then receiving a straight red for dissent towards the official.

Andrew made no mistake in adding Taddy’s second from 12 yards.

Into the second half and the hosts wasted no time getting on the front foot against the 10 men, Bradbury forced into a wonderful double save to deny Alfie Dean.

The reprieve wouldn’t last long however, as Andrew found the net once again with a smart, toe-poked finish from inside the area on 54 minutes.

After that neither side created much, with the hosts seemingly more than happy to sit and hold on to their comfortable lead.

We would eventually grab a goal back on 81 minutes.

Cody Cromack’s floated corner delivery was met by Ross Daly who headed onto the bar, the rebound fell kindly to Price who made no mistake in rifling home into the corner.

Unfortunately that proved to be nothing more than a consolation, leaving us to make the trip home empty handed.

We’ll be back in action soon though and there’s the chance to put things right at the Regal Interiors Stadium this Friday with the visit of Bradford District rivals Thackley AFC. Kick off is at 7:45pm but get down from 6pm as we’ve got plenty going on alongside the game!

MATCH DETAILS

Liversedge FC 0-2 Silsden AFC

FA Cup Extra Preliminary Round

Saturday 3rd August 2024

The Clayborn Stadium

TEAM DETAILS

Bradbury, Hunt, Clark, Daly, Coates, Cassidy, Jeffrey (Conteh, 75′), Cromack, Price (Greaves, 77′), Brooksbank (Hudson, 85′), Stewart (Thompson, 90′)

Unused Subs: Stockdill

MATCH REPORT

Silsden triumphed 2-0 over Northern Premier League East side Liversedge in the FA Cup Extra Preliminary Round yesterday afternoon.

In a spirited performance at the Clayborn Stadium, the away side took a surprise lead on the verge of half time through Kayle Price.

Despite Sedge creating a number of chances, the Sils defence stood firm and were rewarded for their efforts when Casey Stewart volleyed home a second goal on 77 minutes to see Silsden through to the next round.

The home side got off to the quicker start with Jannai Gordon breaking into the box down the left before curling his shot wide of the far post.

At the other end, Cody Cromack looked to shoot from distance but instead his shot fell at the feet of Price who turned and placed his effort wide.

Gordon continued to threaten for the hosts and had the opportunity to break the deadlock on 27 minutes when he dribbled his way into space before shooting over the bar.

Instead it would be Silsden who took the lead following a corner.

Stewart’s delivery was met by Harry Coates with a powerful header and despite Dylan Parkin’s initial save onto the post, Price was on-hand to fire home the opener.

After the interval, the Cobbydaler’s were inches away from doubling their advantage early on as neat footwork from Cromack allowed him the space to loft a cross into the near post, Luke Brooksbank was unfortunate to see his looping header drop just over the crossbar.

There were limited chances for either side until the 65th minute when Price went close to doubling both his and Silsden’s tally with an opportunistic volley from another set-piece situation.

Silsden would eventually find their second goal with 13 minutes to go.

Substitute Tom Greaves had only been on the pitch a matter of seconds when Callum Bradbury launched a long ball towards him, Sedge keeper Parkin rushed out to clear but could only deflect the ball off Greaves and into the path of Stewart who made no mistake in volleying into the empty net.

Into added time and things almost got even better for the visitors, Greaves drove into the box before smashing his strike off the post.

Ellis Hudson then had two bites of the cherry on the rebound but saw both his efforts well saved by a diving Parkin.

The result sees the Cobbydaler’s into the FA Cup Preliminary Round where they will host Northern Premier League West side Atherton Collieries on Saturday 17th August.

Next up however, is a trip to Tadcaster in the NCEL Premier Division this Tuesday where they will look to make it three wins from three to begin the season.

MATCH DETAILS

Silsden AFC 3-0 Campion

NCEL Premier Division

Friday 26th July 2024

The Regal Interiors Stadium – ATT: 386

TEAM DETAILS

Bradbury, Hunt, Kilner, Daly, Cassidy, Clark, Jeffrey (Greaves, 70’), Cromack, Price (Sheen, 87’), Brooksbank (Hudson, 85’), Stewart.

Subs: Connolly, Thompson

MATCH REPORT

Silsden got their NCEL Premier Division season off to the best possible start with a 3-0 win over local rivals Campion at the Regal Interiors Stadium earlier tonight.

A first half Kayle Price free kick was followed by Luke Brooksbank and Casey Stewart strikes in the second 45 to round off a comfortable evening for the Cobbydalers.

The Silsden side featured a number of familiar faces as well as multiple of new signings, who it seems have already settled in well to life at Keighley Road.

It took just 10 minutes for the home side to lead as last season’s top scorer Price continued his goal scoring antics with a powerful, drilled free kick from just outside the penalty area after Stewart had been brought down.

As the half continued the visitors looked for a route back into the game and they would go close when new Silsden stopper Callum Bradbury scuffed his clearance into the path of Zak Khan.

With the goal at Khan’s mercy, Bradbury did brilliantly to recover and smother the ball away from his feet.

Price should have perhaps doubled his and Silsden’s tally when a corner dropped to him in the penalty area, Jordan Moorehouse did well to stick out a leg and deflect his poked effort away.

Into the second half and the home side looked to push forward and double their advantage.

Stewart provided some good foot work on the edge of the area to find himself half-a-yard of space, before firing his shot narrowly wide of the upright.

At the other end, Campion would have some opportunities of their own as Aiden Kirby fired wide on the turn and Nicky Boshell curled a tame effort into the gloves of Bradbury.

It would be Silsden who grabbed the next goal however, as a long throw caused all kind of issues for the Campion defence and Brooksbank took full advantage, smashing home left-footed from close in.

Campion would have the ball in the net on 80 minutes as a header from a free kick found its way in but the linesman had already raised his flag.

The introduction of Tom Greaves late on provided the Cobbydalers with a powerful outlet in the latter stages of the game and it would be his influence that provided the third goal for Silsden.

A long ball forward found the former Thackley man who controlled wonderfully before driving inside the penalty area and cutting back for Stewart to place home the third.

Opening day delight for Silsden sets them up well heading into next Saturday’s away FA Cup clash with Northern Premier League side Liversedge.

We are excited to announce our 24/25 Pre-Season Schedule with 5 great fixtures to prepare us for the upcoming campaign:

Maltby Main – Saturday 6th July – 1:30PM – Regal Interiors Stadium

We start our preparations with the the visit of familiar opposition in Maltby Main. We defeated the South Yorkshire outfit twice in the league last year with 5-2 and 1-0 wins. Following relegation last year, the Miners now play in the NCEL Division One. A slightly earlier KO time of 1:30PM for this one.

Barnoldswick – Monday 8th July – 7:45PM – Silentnight Stadium

Not too far to travel for our second game as we head to Barnoldswick on Monday 8th. A side we played on plenty of occasions during our time in the North West Counties, Barlic currently play in the Premier Division.

Nostell Miners Welfare – Friday 12th July – 7:45PM – Regal Interiors Stadium

The following Friday we welcome NCEL Division One side Nostell MW to the Regal Interiors Stadium. After a 17th placed finish last year, The Welfare have a new chairmen and management team at the helm heading into the new campaign. We previously played Nostell a couple of pre-seasons ago, with the game finishing 2-2 after a late Sils fightback.

Farsley Celtic – Tuesday 16th July – 7:45PM – Regal Interiors Stadium

A real tough test as we host National League North side Farsley Celtic on Tuesday 16th July. A great opportunity for the lads to test themselves against step 2 opposition and whilst last season’s friendly ended in stalemate, both sides put on an exciting spectacle for supporters.

Padiham – Friday 19th July – 7:45PM – Regal Interiors Stadium

Our final pre-season fixture sees the visit of NWCFL Premier Division side Padiham to Keighley Road. Another side we faced last season, having defeated us in the preliminary round of the FA Cup.

NCEL Season Begins – Saturday 27th July

The 24/25 season officially begins on Saturday 27th July, we look forward to welcoming you to the new Regal Interiors Stadium this year. In the meantime, we will be looking to announce our committed players and a few new faces at the club. The full 24/25 NCEL fixture list will be announced in due course.

 

We are now accepting CV’s for the role of our WYL Team Manager. We are keen to speak with experienced managers who are interested in continuing the development and success of our step 7 side.

Individuals must be hard working and committed with a good knowledge of the local area.

Our WYL side train midweek and role will see you work alongside first team management to provide a pathway for players.

If interested in the role or looking for more details please contact cavanagh1989@hotmail.com or message any of our social media channels.

It was a fantastic afternoon down at Keighley Road this afternoon as over 1100 fans watched an exciting 8-7 win for Bradford City’s legends over Leeds United’s legends all in aid of former Bantam’s star Allan Gilliver and his chosen charities.

Allan featured across two spells for Bradford City as well as working a number of roles at Valley Parade including as the groundsman but was sadly diagnosed with dementia over 10 years ago. With the support of his family, this annual game was organised between the two sides to raise money for former players suffering with dementia.

Both teams featured star studded lineup’s including the likes of James Hanson, Dean Windass and Gary Jones for City, whilst Ross McCormack, Andy Couzens and Dylan Kerr were amongst the players to feature for Leeds.

The 1100+ supporters were treated to an absolute spectacle of game that culminated in an 8-7 win to Bradford although it’s likely many fans will have lost count well before the 90 minutes was up.

Hanson was a regular scorer at Valley Parade during his time at the club and scored a wonderful hat-trick for City, a feat matched for Leeds by Non-League legend and current Thackley striker Tom Greaves. Other scorers included Windass from the penalty spot, a long range Filipe Morais strike and a delightful chip from McCormack in the first half.

Silsden Chairman John Lohan spoke on the event and gave his thanks: “It’s a proud day for our club to host a game like this, a great effort from everyone to make this such a special day, well done to everyone involved.”

There was plenty of positivity surrounding the game on social media, with many fans enjoying a “cracking day” whilst raising a “great amount for a great cause.”

Even the BBC Look North camera’s descended on Keighley Road to capture the event, alongside local photographer Linda Gartland who captured some magnificent shots of the game.

With the success of both this year’s and last year’s game, there should be plenty of hopeful anticipation ahead of next season’s legends clash.

A full album of snaps from today’s game can be viewed here…

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/17fFZdz5A7zHOT4CuDxZVh5-iJ2ss7zI6

 

 

MATCH DETAILS

Parkgate 2-1 Silsden AFC

NCEL League Cup Quarter Final

Saturday 27th April 2024

Roundwood Pavilion

TEAM NEWS

Rabone, Hunt (Roper, 45′), Gardner (Kilner, 37′), Cromack, Cassidy, Clayton, Brooksbank (Thompson, 76), Maltby (Conteh, 90), Price, Hudson (Smith, 82′), Stewart.

MATCH REPORT

A 2-1 defeat away to newly crowned Divison One Champions Parkgate in the NCEL League Cup Quarter Final ended Silsden’s 23/24 campaign yesterday.

Experienced striker Ross Duggan opened the scoring after just three minutes for the hosts but Sils fought back and levelled just before the break through Jake Maltby.

Despite looking to be on top in the second half, the Cobbydalers were unable to find a goal, leaving them to be punished by Rob Ludlam’s half-volley finish late on.

Silsden found themselves behind inside the opening minutes as Duggan found space on the edge of the box before unleashing a left-footed shot into the bottom corner.

The Steelmen would have been two ahead we’re it not for Silsden stopper Jay Rabone pushing a strike onto the upright.

After that, the Cobbydaler’s began to get a foothold in the game, Ellis Hudson testing Jordan Greaves who made an impressive diving catch.

Jake Maltby would eventually level the scores on the verge of half time.

Casey Stewart made a driving run from the left wing, racing into the box before delivering a low cross into the midfielder’s path where he made no mistake in rifling the ball into the roof of the net.

The Cobbydaler’s came out in the second half looking to put themselves infront, Maltby going close to giving them the advantage on 55 minutes with an effort from distance flying narrowly wide of the top corner.

Parkgate’s defence did well to contain the Sils frontline, Kayle Price seeing a number of his shots blocked by the host’s centre halves.

The last 15 minutes took on a different complexion however as the host’s began to threaten, Rabone doing well to hold on to a dipping strike from range.

Ludlam would put Parkgate in front on 82 minutes.

A cross was only half cleared and the midfielder unleashed a low shot that found the back of the net.

Silsden substitute Dan Smith went close to levelling the scores late on as he hit a brilliant curling effort that was matched by a great diving save from Greaves in the Parkgate goal.

The result brings to a close Silsden’s 23/24 season, whilst Parkgate’s win sees them visit Bradford side Campion in the cup Semi-Finals.

MATCH DETAILS

Barton Town 2-1 Silsden AFC

NCEL Premier Division

Tuesday 23rd April 2024

Easy Buy Stadium

TEAM NEWS

Rabone, Hunt (Kilner, 82′), Stewart (Gardner, 62′), Cromack, Cassidy, Clayton, Hudson (Connolly, 64′), Maltby, Price, Thompson (Roper, 71′), Brooksbank (Smith, 65′)

MATCH REPORT

Our 23/24 league campaign ended in a 2-1 defeat to Barton Town at the Easy Buy Stadium yesterday evening.

Despite creating the better chances in the first half, we found ourselves behind following Reece Moody’s close range finish.

Although the second half continued in a similar fashion, the hosts doubled their lead late on through Kian Salter meaning Kayle Price’s powerful freekick proved to be little more than a consolation.

The result sees us end the season on a club NCEL record of 58 points, we currently sit 9th (another club record high) but could drop to 10th should results go against us in the coming days.

Ellis Hudson started the game particularly brightly, cutting in from the right hand side on multiple occasions but seeing efforts both saved by the keeper and sailing over the crossbar.

Barton then came close from a corner on 22 minutes, WYL graduate Danny Hunt with some great defending to head clear of the goal line.

Their breakthrough would come just five minutes later as Scott Matthew’s pinpoint cross found Moody unmarked at the back post, with the striker firing home from close-in.

Swan’s keeper Will Mitchell was called into action on a number of occasions throughout the opening 45 minutes, first saving Hudson’s powerful freekick before getting down quickly to parry away Hunt’s deflected strike from distance.

The second half continued in the same vein, Cody Cromack next to test Mitchell with a fierce long-range strike.

Price would have the best chance to level the game on 69 minutes, a deflection saw him find himself 1v1 with Mitchell, but he opted for power and fired his shot narrowly wide of the post.

Dan Smith also had a chance late on, driving into the penalty area with a great run, his shot at the near post was once again saved by Mitchell.

Having not taken our chances at one end, our hosts punished us as a cross to the back stick was met by Salter with a diving header to double their advantage.

With just minutes to go, Price would find the net with a powerful low freekick but despite our best efforts we were unable to find a late leveller leaving us to make the long trip back to West Yorkshire disappointed.

The season isn’t over yet as we make the trip to NCEL Division One frontrunners Parkgate for the league cup quarter final this Saturday.

MATCH DETAILS

Handsworth 1-4 Silsden AFC

NCEL Premier Division

Saturday 6th April 2024

Express Worktops Stadium

TEAM NEWS

Rabone, Cromack, Gardner (Hunt, 83′), Daly, Cassidy, Clayton, Connolly (Roper, 68), Maltby, Stewart, Hudson, Brooksbank.

Subs: Thompson, Harris, Barnes

MATCH REPORT

Silsden recorded a ‘Priceless’ victory away to Handsworth yesterday as despite the absence of in-form striker Kayle Price, the Cobbydalers still ran away comfortable 4-1 winners.

Luke Brooksbank looked to fill in the number 9 role and did so well, opening the scoring on 27 minutes following some sustained Sils pressure, however we we’re pegged back before the break with Mitch Dunne levelling the scores for the Ambers.

Despite having the wind against us in the second half, we pushed on and secured the win courtesy of Jake Maltby, Brooksbank and Casey Stewart’s fine finishes, making it 3 wins from 3 this past week and solidifying 8th in the NCEL Prem table.

It was a warm yet windy day in South Yorkshire, with Sils making good use of the weather in the early exchanges.

Cody Cromack’s effort from outside the box was parried out by Amber’s keeper Tom Crosby before he was forced to recover and save from Ellis Hudson’s follow up strike.

Crosby was called into action again on 24 minutes, Stewart having started the game upfront, moved out wide early in the first half and hit a low strike that had to be tipped behind.

The pressure eventually told for the visitors.

Left back Lewis Gardner, making his first start since recovering from injury, found himself with space inside the box and he squared to Brooksbank who picked his spot well to find possibly the only vacancy on a crowded goaline.

Brookbank should have perhaps doubled his and Silsden’s tally on 41 minutes, once again combining with Gardner, the ball sat up nicely just inside the penalty area but his shot flew well over the crossbar.

With the half coming to a close, the hosts began to grab a foothold into the game, Cobbydaler’s stopper Jay Rabone forced into a stunning double save to preserve the lead.

Unfortunately for Silsden, they were unable to hold on as a smart flick on picked out Dunne who hit a clinical finish into the roof of the net.

You could have forgiven the visitors for letting there heads go down but straight from the start of the second half they pushed to retake the lead.

Nash Connolly thought he’d grabbed his third goal in the red and black after he headed home a rebounded effort, only to see the flag go up against Stewart moments beforehand.

The frustration of the disallowed goal was short lived however, on 58 minutes a loose ball dropped out to Maltby who finessed a lovely, curled strike into the bottom corner as Crosby could only watch on.

Silsden continued to press for a third, Connolly and Jake Cassidy both going close just moments apart, Crosby again to the rescue for the home side.

Rabone did have some work to do of his own too, getting up quickly to tip over a well taken Dunne freekick.

Brooksbank did put the game to bed on 79 minutes, a neat through ball from the skipper Ross Daly found him with space in the box and he rifled a wonderful shot beyond the admittedly impressive Crosby.

There was more time for Crosby to pull of some more saves late on but there was little he could do about Stewart’s wonderful effort in stoppage time.

A long ball forward picked out the former Liversedge man, who delicately lofted the ball over the keepers head and into the back of the net.

That’s 12 goals in 3 games for the Cobbydaler’s who make it 3 wins from 3 now as the season begins to draw to a close.

Just two league games to go and next up is another South Yorkshire away day this Wednesday, as we head down to Penistone Church for a 7:45pm kickoff.