Following a spell of heavy snowfall, the conditions seem to have improved in recent days ahead of the midweek clash against Pontefract Collieries at the Bannister Prentice Stadium. The Colls currently are reigning champions in the West Riding County Cup after an impressive run last season and a tough local derby should be on the cards for the Miners.

Tuesday's opponents currently sit 13th in the NPL East table in comparison to Town in 9th; a drop off from their play-off finish in 4th in the previous campaign but the Colls certainly are strong in cup competition. Last season saw Pontefract emphatically triumph over Knaresborough Town with a 4-0 victory in the final to claim the County Cup for the first time in the club's history.

As champions, the side have received a bye into the second round of the tournament. Earlier this season, both sides met in the league in a close 2-2 draw at the Hunters Stadium, as goals from Mo Fadera and Jamie Barkway equalled out a brace from Colls' Jack Boyle. Prior, the teams had not met since 2022 when the Collieries edged a 1-0 win against Garforth with a controversial penalty in the FA Cup preliminary round.

In their last match, Pontefract held play-off contenders North Ferriby to a 1-1 draw in a closely contested battle. Skipper Jack Greenhough proved to be a rock at the back as he claimed the MOTM trophy after a great defensive display and will likely prove to be a tough obstacle for Town on Tuesday. Striker Jack Boyle currently sits Colls' top scorer in the league with 6 goals to his name, who will look to replicate his double past the Miners back in August.

Returning to Garforth, an eventful 4-2 victory over fellow NPL East side Brighouse FC in October saw the Miners advance into the second round of the County Cup. Town have a historical pedigree in the competition, having won the trophy four times with the last of those in 2010. In a season which has seen Town make a solid start to Step 4 football, an additional cup run definitely is within their reach.

The forced break from action should allow Paul Marshall to start a refreshed and strong side, with no known injury concerns affecting his squad ahead of the local derby at the Bannister Prentice Stadium.

Kick-off at the Bannister Prentice Stadium is 7.45pm.
Admission prices -
Adults £9
Concessions £6
U16s £3
U5s FREE
Family ticket (2+2) £20
The turnstile accepts cash or card payments.
Season tickets are not applicable for this cup game.

If you can't make it to the game, you can listen to live commentary by Bradley Matchabvunga on our Mixlr channel - Garforthtownradio

The Tudor Sales & Lettings clubhouse bar will be open, serving an excellent array of cold drinks, and local beers from Kirkstall Brewery.

Ralphs Kiosk snack bar will have all the usual selection of hot and cold food and drinks.

The match day programme is £2 and available in the bar or on the gate.
You can use cash or card payments anywhere inside the ground.

For everything you need to know ahead of your visit (including parking arrangements) please check the visitors information section on our website.
Please respect our neighbours and do not park anywhere on Cedar Ridge, or the housing estate leading up to the club.

If you're local and can get here by walking or public transport, that would be great.
The nearest bus stop is on Aberford Road (stop is named Aberford Road, Brierlands Close) and is serviced by the Arriva 164 bus.
Garforth Railway Station is a mile from the club, there is also a taxi office at the train station.
As always, there'll be limited parking at the ground and a steward will direct you as you turn on to Cedar Ridge.

We're sure you'll enjoy your visit to the Bannister Prentice Stadium and there's plenty of info here for your first time visit, but if there's anything else you need to know, you can email Sam Whitley at sam.whitley@garforthtown.net
or you can message us via social media.