Match Preview

Tadcaster Albion host Atherton Collieries for the first time in their history this afternoon as two in-forms side clash.

The Brewers extended their unbeaten league run to seven matches after Tuesday night’s victory over Colwyn Bay whereas Colls have also hit a purple patch going eight without defeat.

With 7th a potential play-off place this year due to the league restructuring, Taddy jumped up into sixth on Tuesday night, a definitive spot in the shoot-out for promotion.

Aiden Savory’s brilliant second-half brace proved to be the difference in a tough encounter as fans down Ings Lane start to feel excitement.

Prior to Tuesday night, Tadcaster had impressively recorded five clean sheets in a row, and they were seconds away from making it six but Gaz Grant’s injury time header unfortunately ended that run.

Michael Clegg’s side also come into the contest full of confidence though after beating Brighouse comfortably 4-0 before edging past Bamber Bridge via penalties in the Integro League Cup.

After a difficult start to their first campaign in the Evo-Stik, Atherton now seem to be getting to grips with the division and finding their feet. The transition from the counties leagues to the Evo-Stik is no easy feat, as we know ourselves.

Scoring goals seemed to be their biggest problem in the opening part of the season as only Ossett Albion have notched less in the division.

Team News: Another victory in midweek and no fresh injury concerns means an unchanged side is expected to be named for another successive outing.

Former Albion keeper Greg Hartley to line-up for the visitors.

Kick-off is 3pm at Ings Lane.