Whilst the start of the Veterans League season is still a month away, the first games of the campaign begin this Sunday with three Champion of Champions games taking place.

BOTTESFORD TOWN  V DRUM- CONCEDED BY DRUM WHO ARE UNABLE TO RAISE A TEAM

AFC NORTH V BRIGG TOWN OVER 50`S- RWB PLAYING FIELDS, CUMBRIAN WAY, NORTH BRANSHOLME- REFEREE PHIL GRIFFIN MATCH POSTPONED- CONCEDED BY BRIGG TOWN 50`S WHO ARE UNABLE TO RAISE A TEAM.

AFC North who won the Division Four title last season welcome Brigg Town Over 50`s to the RWB as both clubs make their debut in the Champion of Champions Trophy. The visitors did the double last season for the second year in a row and will not make it easy for the hosts. The reward for the winners is a home game in the semi final next weekend against Bridlington Town Rovers.

RECKITTS  V  SWANLAND B- HULL UNIVERSITY- REFEREE KEVIN PICK MATCH POSTPONED- CONCEDED BY SWANLAND WHO WERE UNABLE TO RAISE A TEAM

Premier League title winners Reckitts take on Division Six champions Swanland B at Hull University. Both sides did the double last season and whilst there is a big difference in terms of the divisions the two sides play in, I am sure that Swanland will make a game of it. The reward for the winners is a trip to the South Bank to take on Bottesford Town next Sunday in the semi final.

 

This Sunday is officially the last day on which Veterans League matches can take place and we have games in Divisions 2, 3,4, 5 6 and the Over 50s. Can South Cave claim the point they need to finish second in Division Three. There is a title decider in Division Four as joint leaders Gilberdyke Phoenix and AFC North meet to decide who will end the day as Champions.  In Division Five Molescroft Rangers A and AFC Willerby C go head to head to see who will grab the  runners up spot behind Drum. There is also an Over 50s Challenge match between the winners of the East and West Divisions Preston United and Brigg Town.

DIVISION TWO

PRESTON UNITED  V  HEDON RANGERS A   ADDISON ROAD, PRESTON -REFEREE PHIL GRIFFIN  MATCH POSTPONED- CONCEDED BY HEDON RANGERS A

Preston United and Hedon Rangers A end their season`s with a local derby at Addison Road. Both sides played Champions Bottesford Town in their last games, Preston  were beaten 6-3 whilst Hedon lost 5-2. Their previous meeting in January at South Holderness saw Hedon win 6-1 and they would like to complete the double with the home side hoping to avenge that heavy loss.

DIVISION THREE 

SOUTH CAVE  V BRIDLINGTON TOWN ROVERS A   SOUTH HUNSLEY SCHOOL, MELTON- REFEREE JOHN SUTTON MATCH POSTPONED- CONCEDED BY BRIDLINGTON TOWN ROVERS A

South Cave welcome Champions Bridlington Town Rovers A to South Hunsley knowing if they avoid defeat they claim the runners up spot. Neither side has played for a while, Cave beat Malt Shovel Selby 2-1 and Brid also beat Malt Shovel 4-2.  The game at Gypsey Road saw Brid win 5-3 and another open affair is anticipated on Sunday.

DIVISION FOUR

BILTON   V   HOLME ROVERS     VILLAGE HALL PLAYING FIELD, BILTON- REFEREE GED STEAD

Bilton and Holme Rovers conclude their disappointing seasons when they meet for the first time ever at Bilton. Their previous fixture was conceded by Bilton who found themselves out of their depth in their debut season. Bilton last played when they lost 7-2 at home to Gilberdyke Phoenix for Holme they drew 3-3 with Blackburn Leisure B with nothing riding on the game this should be an opportunity for both sides to enjoy themselves. 

GILBERDYKE PHOENIX  V  AFC NORTH     VENUE MARKET WEIGHTON SCHOOL- REFEREE  ELLIS DOUGLAS

Just a fortnight after meeting in the Division Four Cup Final at Brough, Gilberdyke Phoenix and AFC North go head to head for the Division Four title. The final was a feisty affair won by the only goal of the game scored by Phoenix. The sides met way back on the opening day of the season which Phoenix won 4-1 but the sides have been in great form ever since. The bottom line is North have to win to become Champions whilst a draw will do for Phoenix in a game which pitches the best attack against the best defence. 

DIVISION FIVE

MOLESCROFT RANGERS A   V  AFC WILLERBY C    HULL UNIVERSITY- REFEREE STEVE BARRETT MATCH POSTPONED- CONCEDED BY AFC WILLERBY C

Hull University will see a shoot out for the runners up spot behind Drum when Molescroft Rangers A take on AFC Willerby C. A draw will suit Willerby whilst Molescroft have to win as they are a point adrift of the visitors. Molescroft won 7-2 at AAK S+S B in their last game whilst Willerby also played AAK winning the the Division Five Cup 2-1 a fortnight ago. Their previous meeting ended in a 3-3 draw and other tight game is expected with so much on the line.

NORTHERN WANDERERS B  V  HESSLE RANGERS    SIR HENRY COOPER PARK, ORCHARD PARK-REFEREE PAUL BROOKS

Northern Wanderers B have one last chance to get that first win of the season when they take on Hessle Rangers on Sunday. They will remember their 8-0 defeat in the first meeting back in January. The hosts were beaten 4-2 at AFC Willerby C in their last game whilst Hessle won 2-1 at AAK S+S B. No pressure on either side so a good open game is on the cards.

DIVISION SIX

LITTLE WEIGHTON  V  AFC WILLERBY D    WHITE GAP ROAD, LITTLE WEIGHTON- REFEREE ALLAN COPE  MATCH POSTPONED –CONCEDED BY LITTLE WEIGHTON

Little Weighton and AFC Willerby D end their respective seasons when they meet at White Gap Road at the weekend. Both sides come into the game on the back of defeats in their last match. Little Weighton lost 9-3 at Priory and Willerby went down 4-2 at Easington United. Their meeting at Wolfreton College produced an eight goal thriller Willerby winning 5-3 so another open game is likely.

MOLESCROFT RANGERS B  V  EASINGTON UNITED  VENUE TBC- REFEREE GEORG DELA SAGA  MATCH POSTPONED CONCEDED BY EASINGTON UNITED

Molescroft Rangers B entertain Easington United knowing whatever the outcome they will end the season in second place whilst Easington have a chance of finishing in third place their highest placing in a quite a while. Molescroft won 6-0 at Low Farm just before Christmas and will be confident of ending their campaign with a win.

OVER 50`S CHALLENGE MATCH

BRIGG TOWN  V  PRESTON UNITED    EC SURFACING STADIUM, BRIGG- REFEREE PAUL WARREN   1PM KICK OFF

The winners of the Over 50s two regional divisions meet as Brigg Town take on Preston United at the EC Surfacing Stadium.  Brigg who had a 100% record in winning the West Division added the Over 50s Cup for a third successive year when they beat Louth 2-1 two weeks ago. Preston were beaten 3-1 by Louth in the semi final and will go into the game on Sunday as underdogs but that will not deter them. 

The last scheduled fixtures of the 2025-26 season were due to take place next Sunday but only two will go ahead , some have been put back a week but the majority   have been conceded as a combination of the Championship Play off final and it also being a Bank Holiday weekend 

DIVISION FOUR.

BILTON   V HOLME ROVERS   MATCH POSTPONED- REARRANGED FOR 31ST MAY

BRANDESBURTON  V  GILBERDYKE PHOENIX    CATWICK LANE, BRANDESBURTON- REFEREE MALCOLM HIGH MATCH POSTPONED- CONCEDED BY BRANDESBURTON

Brandesburton play hosts to title seeking Gilberdyke Phoenix at Catwick Lane looking to avenge a 3-1 defeat at Gilberdyke just before last Christmas. The visitors will arrive confident after winning the Division Four Cup last Sunday when they just got the better of AFC North with the only goal of the game. Brandesburton last played at the end of last month when they went down 6-1 at Brigg Town.  If Phoenix win they will go top on goal diffrence before a potential title decider against AFC North next Sunday.

NORTH FERRIBY SPORTING V  BLACKBURN LEISURE B   SOUTH HUNSLEY SCHOOL, MELTON- REFEREE JOHN SUTTON MATCH POSTPONED- CONCEDED BY BLACKBURN LEISURE B

There is a local derby at South Hunsley as North Ferriby Sporting take on neighbours Blackburn Leisure B. The home side were beaten 4-2 by Gilberdyke Phoenix at the beginning of the month whilst Blackies drew 3-3 with Holme Rovers in their last outing. When the sides were due to meet at Brough earlier in the season Ferriby were unable to raise a team and conceded the game.

DIVISION FIVE

BRIDLINGTON TOWN ROVERS B  V  AAK S+S B  RUDSTON ROAD, BURTON AGNES- REFEREE GED STEAD

Bridlington Town Rovers B have their penultimate home game of the season with a visit from AAK S+S B. Brid last played when they went down 6-0 at home to Gipsyville Bosun, AAK were narrowly beaten in the Division Five Cup Final at Brough last Sunday going down 2-1 to a late goal against AFC Willerby C but have the chance of completing the double after winning 5-3 at Bishop Burton in January

GIPSYVILLE BOSUN  V  SPARTANS   MATCH POSTPONED CONCEDED BY GIPSYVILLE BOSUN

MOLESCROFT RANGERS A  V  AFC WILLERBY C  MATCH POSTPONED- REARRANGED FOR 31ST MAY 

NORTHERN WANDERERS B  V  HESSLE RANGERS   WINIFRED HOLTBY SCHOOL, MIDMERE AVENUE- REFEREE NEIL HAMBLY -MATCH POSTPONED- RE-ARRANGED FOR 31ST MAY

Northern Wanderers B will finish their disappointing campaign with a home game against Hessle Rangers at Winifred Holtby. They still seek that first win of the season, could it happen this weekend but Hessle Rangers will want to avoid that happening. Northern were beaten 4-2 at AFC Willerby C in their last game whilst the visitors won 2-1 at AAK S+S B last month. When the sides met at Thomas More in January on a heavy pitch Hessle ran out 8-0 winners.

DIVISION SIX

EASINGTON UNITED  V  BARHAM  LOW FARM, BECK STREET, EASINGTON- REFEREE SAM OUTING ALLAN COPE- MATCH POSTPONED- CONCEDED BY BARHAM

Easington United take on Barham in a six pointer at Low Farm looking to maintain their recent good run of form. They beat AFC Willerby D 4-2 in their last game whilst Barham last played over a month ago when they drew 2-2 also with AFC Willerby D. With not much riding on the game it should be a good open game of football. 

LITTLE WEIGHTON  V AFC WILLERBY D   WHITE GAP ROAD, LITTLE WEIGHTON- REFEREE ALLAN COPE  -MATCH POSTPONED- REARRANGED FOR 31ST MAY

Little Weighton entertain AFC Willerby D at White Gap Road as the visitors finish their season looking to complete the league double after winning 5-3 at Wolfreton College in January. Little Weighton were beaten 9-3 by Priory last time out and it will need a big improvement on that performance if they are to get anything from a Willerby side which also lost their last game 4-2 at Easington United.

MOLESCROFT RANGERS B  V  HEDON RANGERS B   MATCH POSTPONED- CONCEDED BY HEDON RANGERS B

TICKTON   V  PRIORY   LONGCROFT SCHOOL, BEVERLEY- REFEREE GARY HALLETT

Tickton end their first season in the Veterans League with a home game against Priory at Beverley Longcroft. Tickton were narrowly beaten by Molescroft Rangers B 2-1 on Tuesday night. Priory also have their last match of a much improved season and after beating Little Weighton 9-3 in their most recent outing will be confident of repeating their 5-2 win at Pride Park a few months back.

OVER 50`S DIVISION WEST

SWANLAND   V  LOUTH   WEST LEYS ROAD, SWANLAND- REFEREE ELLIS DOUGLAS  MATCH POSTPONED- CONCEDED BY LOUTH

Swanland take on Louth at West Leys Road just a week after their opponents suffered a heart breaking 3-2 defeat in the Over 50`s Cup Final at the hands of Brigg Town. Swanland were beaten by Blackburn Leisure 2-1 in their last game. When the sides met at Louth way back in October the home side won 4-0 and with many of their regulars at Wembley Swanland will be down to a bare eleven.

It is Cup Finals weekend with seven games taking place at the Blackburn Leisure Club, Brough. There is also a re-arranged Division Two league game.

OVER 50`S DIVISION FINAL      KICK OFF 10.30AM

BRIGG TOWN  V  LOUTH   

The Over 50s Final between Brigg Town and Louth is a repeat of last year`s final which saw Brigg win an excellent game 2-1. This season the sides have met twice in the league with Brigg winning both 5-4 in September and 5-1 in February. Brigg will go into the final as favourites to win the Tony Whitton Trophy for the third successive season but know Louth will put up a performance as they did last May.

DIVISION SIX FINAL    KICK OFF 11.30 AM

MOLESCROFT RANGERS B  V  SWANLAND B  

Two sides making their Cup Final debut meet in the Division Six Final as Molescroft Rangers B take on Swanland B. Swanland are looking to complete the league and cup double but will remember that the two league matches provided them with two difficult games before they won both 2-1. Molescroft will be confident of producing a shock result.

DIVISION FIVE FINAL   KICK OFF 1.30PM

AAK S+S B    V   AFC WILLERBY C

Another side making its first cup final appearance are AAK S+S B when they face AFC Willerby C in the Division Five final. Willerby won both league encounters very easily but AAK have produced their best performances in the cup and they will need to do so again if they are to have a chance of upsetting the odds.

DIVISION FOUR FINAL   KICK OFF 3.30PM

AFC NORTH   V  GILBERDYKE PHOENIX

The top two teams in Division Four meet in the final when AFC North and Gilberdyke Phoenix go head to head. They have met only once this season way back on the opening day when Gilberdyke won 4-1. The sides meet again at the end of the month in what will be a title decider but whoever wins on Sunday will go into that game confident of completing the double.

DIVISION THREE FINAL  KICK OFF 12.30PM

NEWLAND   V  NORTHERN WANDERERS A

Newland and Northern Wanderers A meet in the Division Three Final after two extremely close league encounters. Northern won 3-2 at Newland and the other game ended in a 2-2 draw so another close game is likely between the two sides who are evenly matched Northern are looking for back to back final wins after their Division Four final win last season. Newland will be backed by a large vocal support. 

DIVISION TWO   KICK OFF 2.30PM

BOTTESFORD TOWN   V  SPRINGHEAD

Springhead go into their final against Bottesford Town as huge underdogs as their opponents are seeking the league and cup double. The two league games both went the way of Bottesford and it will be a massive shock if Springhead were to win, but in a one off game anything can happen. Bottesford won the Division Three final last season whilst Springhead were winners in 2024.

PREMIER DIVISION FINAL  KICK OFF 4.30PM

LORD NELSON   V  RECKITTS

Lord Nelson take on cup specialists Reckitts in the Premier Division Final which rounds off the day.  Reckitts have won this cup no less than twelve times and are the current holders. They still have to meet again in the league and the one game they have played this season went Reckitts way 6-0 back in January but Nelson are quietly confident that they can cause an upset.

DIVISION TWO LEAGUE GAME 

PRESTON UNITED  V  BOTANIC FIRE  ADDISON ROAD, PRESTON- REFEREE GED STEAD

Botanic Fire have given up home advantage against Preston United and will travel to Addison Road for this re-arranged game. They won at this venue on the opening day of the season and they will end their campaign where they started it way back in September. This will be their first game since losing on penalties after a 0-0 draw at Swanland in the Divisional Cup Quarter Final back in March. Preston were beaten 6-3 at home by Bottesford Town last Sunday.

 

 

No fixtures were scheduled this weekend but a number of re-arranged games plus the second Over 50`s Cup semi final are taking place with some being potential title deciders.

PREMIER DIVISION

LORD NELSON  V  WATERLOO   SIR HENRY COOPER PARK, ORCHARD PARK- REFEREE ANDREW MCNAUGHT

There is a vital re-arranged game at Sir Henry Cooper Park as Lord Nelson entertain league leaders and title contenders Waterloo. The home side are only side who have beaten Waterloo in the league this season winning 5-1 at St Mary`s back in October. Waterloo if they win would be six points ahead of nearest rivals Reckitts and with the two sides still to play each other this title race is going to the wire. For Nelson they get a run out before their cup final against Reckitts the following week. 

DIVISION TWO

PRESTON UNITED  V  BOTTESFORD TOWN  ADDISON ROAD, PRESTON- REFEREE GED STEAD 

Preston United take on Champions Bottesford Town at Addison Road as they catch up on outstanding games. Preston will want to avenge a 9-0 thrashing they received in Lincolnshire earlier in the season. Bottesford who have a cup final a week on Sunday will want to keep their unbeaten record for the season in their last league game.  

SWANLAND A  V  HEDON RANGERS A   WEST LEYS ROAD, SWANLAND- REFEREE JOHN  SUTTON

Swanland A welcome Hedon Rangers A to West Leys Road for their final game of the season which will see them end the campaign in second place irrespective of the result on Sunday. They won 3-0 at South Holderness and will be favourites to complete the double but Hedon will not make things easy for them. 

DIVISION FOUR 

GILBERDYKE PHOENIX  V  BRIGG TOWN   NEWPORT VILLAGE HALL, REFEREE ELLIS DOUGLAS

There is a second versus third clash as Gilberdyke Phoenix take on Brigg Town at Newport as their own ground is not available. Gilberdyke who have a realistic chance of doing the league and cup double along with AFC North must win on Sunday to maintain that hope. Brigg are the only side to have beaten Phoenix this season winning 3-2 at the end of January and they will be in the mood to spoil the Phoenix hopes. 

DIVISION FIVE

DRUM  V  HESSLE RANGERS    COSTELLO PLAYING FIELDS- REFEREE KEVIN PICK

Drum have a second chance of winning the Division Five title when they take on Hessle Rangers at Costello. After losing last weekend against Gipsyville Bosun 5-2 in a double header they will want to make sure on Sunday. Hessle won 2-1 at AAK S+S B two weeks ago and will want to avenge a 3-2 home defeat at Tommy More last October. If Drum slip up then both Molescroft A and AFC Willerby C can win the league and they just happen to play each other in two weeks time.

DIVISION SIX

EASINGTON UNITED  V  LITTLE WEIGHTON  LOW FARM, BECK STREET, EASINGTON- REFEREE JEFF SMITH

Long time rivals meet again as Easington United host Little Weighton looking to complete the double after having won 6-2 at White Gap Road back in October. Easington beat AFC Willerby D 4-2 last time out whilst the visitors were well beaten 9-3 by Priory just last Sunday. There are always plenty of goals when these two sides meet and I am sure Sunday will follow that trend.

OVER 50`S CUP SEMI FINAL

BRIGG TOWN  V  BRIDLINGTON TOWN ROVERS  EC SURFACING STADIUM, WRAWBY ROAD, BRIGG- REFEREE STEVEN BALDWIN

The second Over 50s Divisional Cup semi final takes place on Sunday with current holders Brigg Town entertaining Bridlington Town Rovers at the EC Surfacing Stadium. Brigg have yet to lose an Over 50s cup tie having won it in each of the two years it has been in existence. They will be huge favourites to face Lincolnshire rivals Louth in the following weeks final against a Brid side who have been competitive in every game this season but have lost them all.

OVER 50`S DIVISION WEST

BLACKBURN LEISURE  V RECKITTS     SKILLINGS LANE, BROUGH- REFEREE PAUL WARREN

Blackburn Leisure and Reckitts meet at Brough a few weeks after a playing out that rarest of Veterans League score lines a 0-0 draw. I am certain we will get goals this time round given the strike power both sides possess but it will be a good open game whatever the final score. 

As we move into the final month of the season there are still a number of league titles, promotion places and fights against the drop still to be determined. There are fixtures in Divisions 4, 5 and 6 this coming weekend. Unfortunately a combination of too many recent games and it being a Bank Holiday weekend has led to a number of concessions

DIVISION FOUR

AFC NORTH  V  BRANDESBURTON        MATCH POSTPONED- CONCEDED BY BRANDESBURTON

BLACKBURN LEISURE B  V  BILTON      SKILLINGS LANE, BROUGH- REFEREE PAUL WARREN MATCH POSTPONED- CONCEDED BY BILTON

Blackburn Leisure B host Bilton at Brough looking to complete the double after winning 7-3 at Bilton earlier in the season. Blackies drew 3-3 at Holme Rovers last Sunday whilst Bilton were beaten 7-2 at home to Gilberdyke Phoenix. It has been a tough season for both these sides but they will want to end the campaign with a couple of wins.

GILBERDYKE PHOENIX V  NORTH FERRIBY SPORTING    INGS VIEW, GILBERDYKE- REFEREE JOHN SUTTON

Title contenders Giberdyke Phoenix entertain North Ferriby Sporting hoping to keep the pressure on their main rivals. Phoenix won 7-2 at Bilton last weekend, for Ferriby they face another tough task after losing 9-2 to leaders AFC North on Sunday. The game at South Hunsley last November saw Phoenix win 6-2 and they will be favourites on Sunday.

DIVISION FIVE

AAK S+S B   V  MOLESCROFT RANGERS A    BISHOP BURTON COLLEGE- REFEREE PAUL BROOKS

AAK S+ S B take on second placed Molescroft Rangers A at Bishop Burton hoping to repeat their 5-1 win at Hull University in the Autumn but it will be a difficult task. AAK were beaten 2-1 by Hessle Rangers at home whilst the visitors drew 2-2 with leaders Drum both last Sunday.

AFC WILLERBY C   V  NORTHERN WANDERERS B   WOLFRETON COLLEGE, WELL LANE, WILLERBY- REFEREE NEIL HAMBLY

AFC Willerby C have a six pointer with bottom of the table Northern Wanderers B at Wolfreton College as they look to close the gap on the top two. Willerby in their last game beat Drum on penalties in the Semi Final of the Divisional Cup. Northern were beaten by the odd goal in three at AAK S+S B last Sunday as their search for their first win goes on.

DRUM  V  GIPSYVILLE BOSUN    COSTELLO PLAYING FIELDS- REFEREE ELLIS DOUGLAS  KICK OFF 1PM

There is likely to be a decent crowd at Costello as neighbours Drum and Gipsyville Bosun go head to head in a vital six pointer. Drum who are still unbeaten in the league had to fight back from 2-0 down last Sunday before they rescued a point against second placed Molescroft Rangers A last week. Bosun won 6-0 at Bridlington Rovers B last time out and a highly competitive game is on the cards. 

SPARTANS  V  BRIDLINGTON TOWN ROVERS B   MATCH POSTPONED- CONCEDED BY BRIDLINGTON TOWN ROVERS B

DIVISION SIX

HEDON RANGERS B  V  AFC WILLERBY D     SOUTH HOLDERNESS COLLEGE, PRESTON- REFEREE ANDREW MCNAUGHT MATCH POSTPONED- CONCEDED BY HEDON RANGERS B

Hedon Rangers B welcome AFC Willerby D to South Holderness for their last home game of the season. Hedon beat Priory 3-1 last Sunday whilst Willerby lost 4-2 at Easington United. When the sides met at Wolfreton College just before Christmas it ended in a 3-1 win for Willerby. This is a hard one to call. 

MOLESCROFT RANGERS B  V  EASINGTON UNITED    BEVERLEY LEISURE CENTRE- REFEREE CAN URGAN MATCH POSTPONED- RE-ARRANGED FOR 31ST MAY

Molescroft Rangers B entertain Easington United at Beverley Leisure Centre looking to repeat their 6-0 win at Low Farm last December. Molescroft in their last game won 6-1 at Little Weighton in the Divisional Cup Semi final. Easington beat AFC Willerby D 4-2 last Sunday as they look to consolidate their mid table position. For Molescroft they are one of three teams who are competing for the runners up place.  

PRIORY  V  LITTLE WEIGHTON   PRIDE PARK, FIRST LANE, ANLABY- REFEREE ALLAN COPE

Old rivals Priory and Little Weighton go head to head at Pride Park in a six pointer which could decide which of the two teams will unfortunately finish in bottom place. Priory were beaten 3-1 at Hedon Rangers B last weekend whilst the visitors last played in the Divisional Cup semi final going down 6-1 at home to Molescroft Rangers B.

SWANLAND B  V  TICKTON    WEST LEYS ROAD, SWANLAND- REFEREE GARY HALLETT

Swanland end their title winning season with a home game against a Tickton side they have beaten twice so far this season 2-0 in the league and 3-0 in the cup. This was the most recent game for both sides and they meet again with a chance for Tickton to avenge those two defeats which were close games or will Swanland make it a three in a row. 

 

After the excitement of the Divisional Cup Semi Finals last weekend we return to league games with all Divisions involved. There is also the first Over 50`s Semi Final.

PREMIER DIVISION

BLACKBURN LEISURE A    V  KINGBURN ATHLETIC  MATCH POSTPONED- CONCEDED BY KINGBURN ATHLETIC

RECKITTS  V  KINGSWOOD UNITED   HULL UNIVERSITY- REFEREE KEVIN PICK

It is third versus second at Hull University as Reckitts entertain Kingswood United in a vital game for both sides. Reckitts who beat Blackburn Leisure A 2-1 last weekend are four points behind Kingswood but have three games in hand. Kingswood lost 4-2 at Waterloo last Sunday must win to stand any chance of taking the title.

ST PETERS   V  LORD NELSON   GORTON ROAD, KIRKELLA- REFEREE  PAUL BROOKS

St Peters take on Lord Nelson in a six pointer at Gorton Road looking to move out of the bottom two. They last played at the end of March when they were beaten 8-2 by Kingswood United. Nelson also last played a month ago as they were making the Cup Final when Kingburn conceded the game last Sunday.

DIVISION TWO

BOTTESFORD TOWN   V  BOTANIC FIRE   ONTARIO ROAD, BOTTESFORD- REFEREE CHRIS SMALL MATCH POSTPONED- CONCEDED BY BOTANIC FIRE

Champions Botetsford Town welcome Botanic Fire to the Barrett Steel Stadium in their final home game of the season. They will look to maintain their unbeaten record for the season. They made it through to the Divisional Cup final after Swanland conceded the semi final last weekend. They won 5-2 at Hedon Rangers A last time out whilst Botanic also played Hedon in their last game drawing 2-2. Bottesford won 4-1 at Botanic earlier this season

GREAT DRIFFIELD  V  SWANLAND A   CEMETERY LANE, DRIFFIELD- REFEREE NEIL WOODCOCK

Great Driffield entertain Swanland A at Cemetery Lane in their final game of the season. The visitors are in second place in the table and a win win on Sunday will secure that place. Driffield won 6-4 at Springhead in a double header in their last game, Swanland who were unable to raise a team last Sunday beat Preston United also in a six pointer. Their first meeting ended in a 2-2 draw.

PRESTON UNITED   V  HEDON RANGERS   MATCH POSTPONED- TO BE RE-ARRANGED

DIVISION THREE 

NORTHERN WANDERERS A  V  MALT SHOVEL SELBY   MATCH POSTPONED- CONCEDED BY MALT SHOVEL SELBY

DIVISION FOUR

BILTON  V  GILBERDYKE PHOENIX    BILTON PLAYING FIELD, MAIN ROAD, BILTON- REFEREE  PHIL GRIFFIN

Bilton take on Gilberdyke Phoenix hoping to perform better than they did in their 11-0 loss against them in their first meeting between the sides. Bilton were beaten 5-1 at AFC North two weeks back whilst Phoenix made it through to the Divisional Cup Final when they beat North Ferriby Sporting 3-1 last weekend. Phoenix are one of three teams who have realistic chance of winning the title and they have games in hand over their rivals.

BRIGG TOWN  V  BRANDESBURTON   EC SURFACING STADIUM, WRAWBY ROAD, BRIGG- REFEREE STEVE BALDWIN

Brigg Town will want to bounce back from their semi final defeat 5-1 last Sunday against AFC North. Brandesburton won 6-2 at Blackburn Leisure B in a six pointer in gheir last outing. Brigg won 4 -1 at Brandesburton back in November and need the points to maintain their promotion/title aspirations.

HOLME ROVERS  V  BLACKBURN LEISURE B  PLAYING FIELD, HOLME ON SPALDING MOOR- REFEREE JOHN SUTTON

Holme Rovers face Blackburn Leisure B in what will likely be a tight affair following their 3-3 draw at Brough last Autumn. The home side were beaten 6-4 at Gilberdyke Phoenix a fortnight back whilst Blackies were beaten 6-2 at home against Brandesburton in a six pointer the same day. 

NORTH FERRIBY SPORTING  V  AFC NORTH   SOUTH HUNSLEY SCHOOL, MELTON- REFEREE  CAN URGAN

North Ferriby Sporting entertain leaders and current form team in Division Four AFC North at South Hunsley. Ferriby were beaten 3-1 at Gilberdyke Phoenix in the Divisional Cup semi final last Sunday whilst North had a great 5-1 win at Brigg Town as they reached the final. This is the first meeting between the sides this season so will be a six point affair which are hugely important for both sides for very different reasons.

DIVISION FIVE

AAK S+S B  V  HESSLE RANGERS   BISHOP BURTON COLLEGE, REFEREE ALLAN COPE   GEORG DELA SAGA

AAK S+S B who reached their first ever Cup final last weekend after beating Hessle Rangers 4-0 return to league action against the same opponents. Hessle will want to gain revenge for that disappointing loss looking to complete the double after winning the first encounter 1-0.

DRUM  V MOLESCROFT RANGERS A   COSTELLO PLAYING FIELD- REFEREE NEIL HAMBLY

Drum can take a huge step towards securing the Division Five title when they take on their nearest rivals Molescroft Rangers A at Costello. Drum lost their Divisional semi final on penalties at AFC Willerby C last weekend, for Molescroft who had the weekend off, their last game was at Bridlington Town Rovers B which they won 9-2. When the sides met at Hull University it ended in a 1-1 draw and another close game is anticipated on Sunday when a win for Drum would put them out of Molescroft reach.

SPARTANS  V  NORTHERN WANDERERS B   HULL UNIVERSITY- REFEREE GED STEAD

Just a week after playing each other Spartans host Northern Wanderers B at Hull University hoping to complete the double after their 6-3 win at Winifred Holtby. Can Northern finally get the monkey off their backs and win their first game at the thirteenth attempt or will Spartans win again.

DIVISION SIX 

EASINGTON UNITED   V  AFC WILLERBY D  LOW FARM, BECK STREET, EASINGTON- REFEREE  ANDREW MCNAUGHT

There could be plenty of goals at Low Farm as two of the top three scoring teams in Division Six go head to head as Easington United take on AFC Willerby D. Easington beat Priory 5-3  two weeks ago whilst Willerby were drawing 2-2 with Barham. Their meeting at Wolfreton College saw Willerby win 8-2 and they will be odds on to complete the double.

HEDON RANGERS B  V  PRIORY   SOUTH HOLDERNESS COLLEGE, PRESTON – JEFF SMITH

Hedon Rangers B welcome Priory to South Holderness hoping to follow up their 5-2 win at Pride Park earlier in the season. Hedon went down narrowly to champions Swanland B in their last game 2-1 whilst Priory lost 5-3 at home to Easington United. If Hedon can repeat their performance against Swanland that should be sufficient to win the game. 

LITTLE WEIGHTON  V SWANLAND B  WHITE GAP ROAD, LITTLE WEIGHTON- REFEREE  GEORG DELA SAGA MATCH POSTPONED- CONCEDED BY LITTLE WEIGHTON

Little Weighton after losing 6-1 at home to Molescroft Rangers B in their Divisional Cup Semi Final a week ago face another huge task when they take on Champions Swanland B at White Gap Road. The visitors who won their semi final 5-2 at Barham last Sunday will expect to take the six points on offer in this double header.

MOLESCROFT RANGERS B  V  BARHAM   BEVERLEY LEISURE CENTRE- REFEREE MALCOLM HIGH MATCH POSTPONED CONCEDED BY BARHAM

Molescroft Rangers B who reached their first ever Cup Final last Sunday after winning 6-1 at Little Weighton return to league action with a six point double header against Barham at Beverley Leisure Centre. The visitors were beaten 5-2 at home to Swanland B in their semi final and will face another difficult game against a Molescroft side who know that the six points would propel them into the middle of the fight for second place.

OVER 50`S CUP SEMI FINAL

PRESTON UNITED  V  LOUTH UNITED   ADDISON ROAD, PRESTON- REFEREE STEVE BARRATT

Preston United from the East Division host Louth United from the West Division in this first Over 50`s Division Semi Final at Addison Road. The sides met once at the start of last season and it ended in a 5-5 draw. Preston have won the East Division title and Louth are currently second in the West Division table so this should be a decent encounter. 

OVER 50`S WEST DIVISION

BLACKBURN LEISURE V RECKITTS  SKILLINGS LANE, BROUGH- REFEREE  ALLAN COPE MATCH POSTPONED- RE-ARRANGED FOR 10TH MAY

Blackburn Leisure take on Reckitts at Brough just a few weeks after the sides played out that rarest of Veterans League scorelines a 0-0 draw. Hopefully there will some goals this time around but another close game is likely on Sunday.

 

 

 

  

It is Divisional Cup Semi finals weekend along with a number of important re-arranged league games.

PREMIER DIVISION SEMI FINALS

KINGBURN ATHLETIC   V  LORD NELSON    SOUTH HUNSLEY SCHOOL, MELTON- REFEREE STEVEN BALDWIN  MATCH POSTPONED- CONCEDED BY KINGBURN ATHLETIC

Kingburn Athletic entertain Lord Nelson at South Hunsley with both sides looking to make the final to extend their season. The sides drew 2-2 at Sir Henry Cooper Park early in the season and Nelson won the return game 3-0 at the beginning of March. Nelson will be favourites but in a one off game who knows.

RECKITTS  V  BLACKBURN LEISURE A        SOUTH HOLDERNESS COLLEGE, PRESTON- REFEREE PAUL BROOKS

With their Hull University pitch not available Reckitts have moved their semi final clash with Blackburn Leisure A to South Holderness. Their two league meetings have resulted in 6-0 and 7-0 wins for Reckitts so it would be a huge surprise if Blackies were to win this Sunday but with the incentive of a home game in the final you never know. 

DIVISION TWO SEMI FINALS

PRESTON UNITED  V  SPRINGHEAD      ADDISON ROAD, PRESTON- REFEREE JEFF SMITH

When Preston United met Springhead in the league they had two big wins 7-2 at Harness Park and 9-1 at Addison Road. So anything other than a home win on Sunday is unlikely as the home side look to reach a second successive final after losing to Bottesford Town on penalties in last season`s Division Three Final. 

SWANLAND A  V  BOTTESFORD TOWN     WEST LEYS ROAD, SWANLAND- REFEREE STEVE BARRATT MATCH POSTPONED- CONCEDED BY SWANLAND A

The top two sides in Division Two meet at West Leys Road as Swanland take on Bottesford Town. The sides drew 2-2 at this venue back in November but Bottesford won the return fixture 6-2. Having won the title the visitors will  be looking to complete the double but they will face a determined home side.

DIVISION THREE SEMI FINAL

LIV SUPPLIES  V  NEWLAND                      HAWORTH PARK- REFEREE PAUL WARREN

Liv Supplies and Newland meet at Haworth Park for the right to face Northern Wanderers A in next months final. They are also playing for three points in their outstanding league game. The one meeting between the side this season saw Newland win 2-1 and it could be another close encounter on Sunday.

DIVISION FOUR SEMI FINALS

BRIGG TOWN  V  AFC NORTH                    EC SURFACING STADIUM, BRIGG- REFEREE KEVIN PICK

The top two sides in Division Four meet at the E C Surfacing Stadium as Brigg Town and AFC North face each other for the third time this season. The meeting at Brigg ended in a 1-0 win for the visitors, the return game three weeks ago ended in a 2-2 draw so there is very little between the sides and another tight game is forecast.

GILBERDYKE PHOENIX  V  NORTH FERRIBY SPORTING    INGS VIEW, GILBERDYKE- REFEREE JOHN SUTTON

Gilberdyke Phoenix who won the Division Five Cup last season look to make it to back to back finals when they host North Ferriby Sporting at Ings View on Sunday. Their only meeting so far this season saw Gilberdyke win 6-2 at South Hunsley last November and they will be confident of repeating that success.

DIVISION FIVE SEMI FINALS

AAK S+S B  V  HESSLE RANGERS          BISHOP BURTON COLLEGE- REFEREE GARY HALLETT

Bishop Burton College is the venue for the AAK S+S B  v Hessle Rangers Semi final. When the sides met earlier in the season Hessle Rangers won by the only goal of the game and another close game on Sunday is anticipated.

AFC WILLERBY C  V  DRUM                    WOLFRETON COLLEGE, WELL LANE, WILLERBY- REFEREE MATT MITCHELL

There is a cracking match in prospect at Wolfreton College as AFC Willerby C and Drum for a place in the final. Their two league games have both been won by Drum 3-2 at Costello and 3-0 at Wolfreton, can Drum maintain their unbeaten record or will the hosts gain revenge.

DIVISION SIX SEMI FINALS

BARHAM  V  SWANLAND B                       ALDERMAN KNEESHAW PARK, BARHAM ROAD- REFEREE ALLAN COPE

Barham entaertain Swanland B at Alderman Kneeshaw Park looking to make a cup final in their first season in the Veterans League. They face the Champions elect who won 3-1 at this venue last October but only a few weeks ago it ended in a 2-2 in the return game at West Leys Road, so another close contest is likely.

LITTLE WEIGHTON  V  MOLESCROFT RANGERS B    WHITE GAP ROAD, LITTLE WEIGHTON- REFEREE NEIL HAMBLY

Little Weighton face Molescroft Rangers B at White Gap Road as they did on the opening day of the season in a game which finished 3-3. The return game at Bishop Burton ended in a comfortable 7-2 win for Molescroft and they will go into the game on Sunday as favourites.

PREMIER DIVISION

WATERLOO  V  KINGSWOOD UNITED              ST MARY`S COLLEGE, CRANBROOK AVENUE- REFEREE ANDREW MCNAUGHT

There is a huge game at St Mary`s College as Waterloo take on Kingswood United in a battle between the top two sides. Waterloo are a point behind the visitors but have a vital game in hand so this fixture could be pivotal in deciding the destination of the title although third placed Reckitts who play Kingswood next week are also in the frame. The first meeting at Kingswood back in January finished 7-1 to Waterloo it should be a closer affair this time around.  

DIVISION FIVE

BRIDLINGTON TOWN ROVERS B  V  GIPSYVILLE BOSUN       RUDSTON ROAD, BURTON AGNES- REFEREE WAYNE MALLEN

Bridlington Town Rovers B and Gipsyville Bosun have a six pointer at Burton Agnes. Brid were b eaten 9-2 by Molescroft Rangers B in their last game whilst Bosun beat Northern Wanderers B 3-1 three weeks ago.

NORTHERN WANDERERS  B  V   SPARTANS                  WINIFRED HOLTBY SCHOOL, MIDMERE AVENUE- REFEREE GED STEAD

Northern Wanderers welcome Spartans to Winifred Holtby in the first of two meetings in successive weeks. Northern still looking for that elusive first win of the season were beaten 3-0 by leaders Drum last Sunday and Spartans drew 2-2 at Hessle Rangers also last weekend. 

OVER 50`S DIVISION EAST

HORNSEA TOWN  V   BRIDLINGTON TOWN ROVERS B      ATWICK ROAD, HORNSEA- REFEREE GEORG DELA SAGA

Hornsea Town and Bridlington Town Rovers meet for the third time this season but for the first time at Hornsea. The two previous games were both won by Hornsea 3-2 in the league and 4-1 in the cup. However the cup game result was reversed as Hornsea played an ineligible player. 

 

 

After the Easter Sunday break we return with a mixture of league and cup games across most divisions with some vital games in terms of promotion and relegation and league titles.

DIVISION TWO

HEDON RANGERS A   V  GREAT DRIFFIELD  SOUTH HOLDERNESS COLLEGE, PRESTON- REFEREE PHIL GRIFFIN JEFF SMITH

There is a re-arranged game at South Holderness College as Hedon Rangers A entertain Great Driffield in a bottom two clash. Hedon have suffered back to back defeats against Bottesford Town the latest being a 5-2 loss after being knocked out of the cup by the same opponents. Driffield come into the game after a 6-4 double header win against Springhead but will be looking to avenge a 3-1 home defeat against Hedon on the first day of the season. 

DIVISION THREE CUP SEMI FINAL

BRIDLINGTON TOWN ROVERS A   V  NORTHERN WANDERERS A   GYPSEY ROAD, BRIDLINGTON – REFEREE WAYNE MALLEN

The Division Three Cup semi final between Bridlington Town Rovers A and Northern Wanderers A has been brought forward a week to accommodate other games. Brid who already have the Division Three title in the bag will be looking towards doing the league and cup double. Neither side has played since winning their quarter final ties last month. Brid beat Malt Shovel Selby 4-2 whilst Northern saw off South Cave 2-0. Their two league meetings have produced no fewer than 18 goals between them 6-4 to Brid and 6-2 to Northern so this is a hard one to call.

DIVISION THREE

MALT SHOVEL SELBY  V   SOUTH CAVE   DENNISON ROAD, SELBY- REFEREE ELLIS DOUGLAS

Malt Shovel Selby and South Cave  after both being knocked out of the cup play a re-arranged league game at Dennison Road. Malt Shovel lost 4-2 at Bridlington Town Rovers A and Cave were beaten 2-0 at Northern Wanderers A. When the sides met at South Hunsley way back in September it ended in a 2-2 draw and another tight game is expected on Sunday.

DIVISION FOUR

AFC NORTH   V  BILTON    RWB PLAYING FIELD, CUMBRIAN WAY, NORTH BRANSHOLME- REFEREE ANDREW MCNAUGHT

AFC North welcome Bilton to the RWB looking to consolidate top spot in the table. The home side drew 2-2 with title rivals Brigg Town in their last game whilst Bilton also face Brigg last time out going down 4-1 at the beginning of March. When the sides met at Bilton it finished 7-0 to North and they will be red hot favourites to complete the double.

BLACKBURN LEISURE B  V  BRANDESBURTON    SKILLINGS LANE, BROUGH- REFEREE  JOHN SUTTON

There is a six pointer at Brough as Blackburn Leisure B take on Brandesburton. Both sides were heavily beaten in their cup Quarter Final games. Blackies went down 7-0 at neighbours North Ferriby Sporting whilst Brandesburton lost 8-2 at home to AFC North. This is a important game as a win for either side will end any lingering relegation issues.

BRIGG TOWN   V  NORTH FERRIBY SPORTING   EC SURFACING STADIUM, WARWBY ROAD, BRIGG- REFEREE  PAUL WARREN

Joint leaders Brigg Town host North Ferriby Sporting at the EC Stadium looking to keep pace with AFC North. The home side drew 2-2 with their title rivals two weeks back, Ferriby who are on their best run of the season beat Blackburn Leisure B 7-0 in the cup quarter final and have scored 23 goals in their last three games. The meeting at South Hunsley last November saw Brigg win 5-2. 

GILBERDYKE PHOENIX  V  HOLME ROVERS   INGS VIEW PLAYING FIELD, GILBERDYKE- REFEREE  KEVIN PICK

There is a local derby at Gilberdyke as the Phoenix take on Holme Rovers hoping to keep on the tails of the top two. They have at least two games in hand of their rivals and are only three points behind them but they still have home games against both of them to come. Their problem could be that they have only played twice in 2026. Holme last played in a 7-1 loss against AFC North over a month ago but they did draw 3-3 in the first meeting with Gilberdyke.

DIVISION FIVE

AFC WILLERBY C  V  AAK S+S B    WOLFRETON COLLEGE, WELL LANE, WILLERBY- REFEREE   MALCOLM HIGH

AFC Willerby C face AAK S+S B at Wolfreton College looking to complete the double against the visitors after winning 5-1 at Bishop Burton College last November. Willerby are currently third in the table and need the points to keep the pressure on Molescroft Rangers A who are above them. The home side won 6-0 at Spartans last time out whilst AAK won 1-0 at Northern Wanderers B. 

HESSLE RANGERS   V  SPARTANS    SIRIUS ACADEMY, PICKERING ROAD- REFEREE  PAUL BROOKS

Hessle Rangers entertain Spartans at Tommy More looking to avenge a 2-1 defeat at Hull University back in the Autumn. Hessle beat Gipsyville Bosun in the cup 3-1 in their last game. Spartans have had back to back six goal defeats against AFC Willerby in cup and league games and find themselves second bottom of the table.

MOLESCROFT RANGERS A  V GIPSYVILLE BOSUN   HULL UNIVERSITY, INGLEMIRE LANE- REFEREE  JEFF SMITH PHIL GRIFFIN

Molescroft Rangers A who are on a four game winning run, host Gipsyville Bosun at Hull University as they look to maintain second place in the table. They won 9-2 at Bridlington Town Rovers B last time out whilst Bosun got back to winning ways with a 3-1 home success against Northern Wanderers B. The game at Costello earlier in the season produced a ten goal thriller which Molescroft won 6-4 and another open affair is likely on Sunday.

NORTHERN WANDERERS B  V  DRUM    WINIFRED HOLTBY SCHOOL, MIDMERE AVENUE, BRANSHOLME- REFEREE  NEIL HAMBLY

It is bottom versus top as Northern Wanderers B welcome Drum to Winifred Holtby. Despite having only two points to their name Northern will remember that one of them came after a 2-2 draw with Drum at Costello.  They were beaten 3-1 at Gipsyville Bosun a fortnight back whilst Drum last played early last month when they won by the odd goal in nine at Bridlington Town Rovers B to maintain their unbeaten record.

DIVSION SIX

BARHAM   V  AFC WILLERBY D   ALDERMAN KNEESHAW PARK, BARHAM ROAD- REFEREE  GED STEAD

Barham take on AFC Willerby D at Alderman Kneeshaw Park looking to make it three wins against them this season. They have won twice at Wolfreton College 4-2 in the league and more recently 5-4 in the cup. Since then Barham have drawn 2-2 with Priory and Willerby went down 4-1 at Molecroft Rangers B

LITTLE WEIGHTON  V  TICKTON  WHITE GAP ROAD, LITTLE WEIGHTON- REFEREE   ALLAN COPE

Little Weighton host Tickton at White Gap Road looking to avenge a 7-2 defeat at Beverley Longcroft earlier in the season. The hosts won 6-4 at Priory in the Cup quarter final in their last game. Tickton were beaten 3-0 by Swanland B in their cup game but they still have an outside chance of making second place but that will involve winning their last four games starting on Sunday.

PRIORY  V  EASINGTON UNITED   PRIDE PARK, FIRST LANE, ANLABY- REFEREE  GARY HALLETT

Old rivals Priory and Easington United meet at Pride Park in a six pointer as both sides look to move away from the bottom end of the table. Priory drew 2-2 at Barham in their last game whilst Easington went down 4-2 at home to leaders Swanland B. This should be a good open encounter as the two leakiest defences go head to head.

SWANLAND B   V  HEDON RANGERS B   WEST LEYS ROAD, SWANLAND  – REFEREE GEORG DELA SAGA

Leaders Swanland B need one more win to clinch the Division Six title and they get their first opportunity to do so when they take on Hedon Rangers B at West Leys Road. Swanland won 4-2 at Easington United in their last game whilst Hedon have struggled to field a side of late and they lost 4-1 at home to Molescroft Rangers B in the cup. Swanland won 5-1 at South Holderness in the first meeting between the sides and will be huge favourites to seal the Championship on Sunday.

OVER 50`S CUP QUARTER FINAL

PRESTON UNITED  V  NORTH FERRIBY  MATCH POSTPONED- CONCEDED BY NORTH FERRIBY

OVER 50`S DIVISION WEST

RECKITTS  V  LOUTH    HULL UNIVERSITY- REFEREE  JIMMY DUNFORD

Reckitts and Louth play each other for the second time in two weeks when they meet at Hull University. Louth won the cup encounter in Lincolnshire 6-1 despite Reckitts scoring first. Their earlier league game saw Reckitts win 4-1 at Louth so this game could go either way