Midgley early leaders in Halifax AFL Premier Division after two wins from two

Midgley United are the early leaders in the Halifax AFL Premier Division following wins in their opening two games.
By David Rattigan
Published 14th Sep 2020, 09:28 BST
Football - Ivy House v Shelf Utd Reserves. James Hatton for Ivy House and Rowan Binns for Shelf.Football - Ivy House v Shelf Utd Reserves. James Hatton for Ivy House and Rowan Binns for Shelf.
Football - Ivy House v Shelf Utd Reserves. James Hatton for Ivy House and Rowan Binns for Shelf.

Up next for Craig Gee’s men is a visit from Shelf FC. This will be a close affair with Shelf keen to bounce back after their defeat last week. Both sides could well title contenders.

Sowerby Bridge are another side that commands respect in the title race. Prolific goal scorer Remi Allen will add more strength to their squad following his transfer from Calder 76.

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The Bridge travel to Greetland hoping to make it two wins from two outings.

Football - Ivy House v Shelf Utd Reserves. James Smith for Ivy House and Sam Gott for Shelf.Football - Ivy House v Shelf Utd Reserves. James Smith for Ivy House and Sam Gott for Shelf.
Football - Ivy House v Shelf Utd Reserves. James Smith for Ivy House and Sam Gott for Shelf.

Shelf United will be hoping to follow up last week’s good win by taking the points from the meeting with AFC Crossleys, but that may not be easy.

Northowram opened their account in their last outing which will have boosted confidence ahead of the game with Hebden Royd Red Star.

The top two in the First Division meet with Hebden Royd Red Star Res having home advantage against leaders Ivy House.

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St Columbas take on Calder 76 in what could be a tight game whilst Illingworth St Marys may just have the edge against Shelf United Res.

AFC Crossleys Res have the look of a good side. They host Greetland Res in a meeting of sides with 100 per cent records.

Warley Rangers had a fine win last week and will travel to Sowerby United Res with high hopes. Calders 76 Res face Shelf FC Res and neither side have been at their best so far.

Results - Friday, September 11

Premier Division: Midgley United 2-1 Sowerby United, Northowram 3-2 Greetland, Shelf FC 0-1 Shelf United.

Saturday, September 12

First Division: Ivy House 4-2 Shelf United Res

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Second Division: AFC Crossleys Res 3-1 Sowerby Bridge Res, Calder 76 Res 1-4 Warley Rangers, Greetland Res 8-1 Shelf FC Res.

Fixtures - Saturday, September 19

Premier Division: Greetland v Sowerby Bridge, Midgley United v Shelf FC, Northowram v Hebden Royd Red Star, Shelf United v AFC Crossleys.

First Division: Hebden Royd Red Star Res v Ivy House, Illingworth St Marys v Shelf United Res, St Columbas v Calder 76.

Second Division: AFC Crossleys Res v Greetland Res, Calder 76 Res v Shelf FC Res, Sowerby United Res v Warley Rangers.

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