After a convincing 3-1 victory against local rivals Bradford Park Avenue in midweek, the Miners have to challenge league leaders Cleethorpes Town at the Bannister Prentice Stadium. Although the visitors currently are on a winning streak of five matches, a positive performance and result would definitely make a huge statement to the rest of the NPL East.

Despite seeming destined to become champions at this stage, the Owls have been susceptible to a few surprising defeats throughout the campaign. Three of their four losses this season have been to teams in the lower half of the table, but an incredible 21 wins from 29 games certainly marks them as a fierce opponent.

One such win was against Garforth back in November; the 4-1 result made for a tough day at the office for the Miners. Coincidentally, Cleethorpes were on another winning streak of five matches prior to that match, therefore Garforth may face a side of similar confidence.

Striker Josh Walker and winger Curtis Bateson have been lethal for the visitors this season, scoring a combined 28 goals between them in league competition with two of Bateson's having been scored in the reverse fixture. Bateson also notched another on Tuesday, as the Owls dispatched Consett 3-1 to take them four points clear of second-placed Emley.

Furthermore, on Wednesday Owls manager Craig Rouse signed a contract extension to stay at the club a further three years after an impressive first year in charge and will surely want his squad to continue their purple patch of form.

The Miners are under no illusion that a lacklustre performance on Saturday will be punished. However, the derby day win against Bradford PA on Tuesday demonstrated the sheer quality and determination within the side that has helped them rise the table to 7th. Sublime goals from Rinor Ejupi, Charlie Marshall and Jay Davis completed the victory which has kept Garforth's play-off hopes alive.

Manager Paul Marshall spoke after the match about the Cleethorpes test and said: "If we play our game, we can beat anybody. We don't have the luxury [of having a big squad] so we have to work with what we've got, and we seem to be doing a decent job of that."

No new injury concerns arose after the midweek clash for Garforth ahead of what seems a monstrous task. Nevertheless, the Miners will aim to go toe-to-toe with the league's best and deliver a good showing on home soil.

Kick Off is at 3pm

Admission prices -
Adults £9
Concessions £6
U16s £3
U5s FREE
Family ticket (2+2) £20
The turnstile accepts cash or card payments.

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.