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Macron NCEL 2026/27 Match Review #8
20th August, 2026
A 1-0 home win for Brigg Town over Hemsworth Miners Welfare on Wednesday night has seen the Zebras regain top spot in Macron NCEL Division One, 24 hours after they had been knocked off it by Goole AFC.
Dayle Southwell’s penalty early in the second half ensured that Brigg leapfrogged back over the Vikings who won 3-2 at home to Harrogate Railway Athletic on Tuesday to temporarily take pole position.
Taylor Nicholson and Ross Duggan gave them a 2-0 lead by the interval before Jack Mason halved their advantage in the 49th minute.
Duggan’s second put Goole further in control with a quarter-of-an-hour remaining although they had to weather a late comeback from the Rail when Harry Bandeira once again brought the visitors to within touching distance.
Leeds UFCA stay third after their 2-2 home draw with LIV, Omar Sanyang’s double matched by a brace for Victory Ojei for the visitors, his second coming in stoppage time to dramatically grab a point.
Field Olympic’s quickfire double put them 2-0 up midway through the opening period at Selby Town, Danny Edwards and Junayd Cassius-Gill with their goals.
But, Maximillian Bauer struck from the penalty spot for the hosting Robins in the 44th minute and Caden McGrath ensured the points were shared with a 2-2 draw that keeps Selby sixth, one position behind Olympic.
Route One Rovers are up into seventh following their 2-0 home win over Wombwell Town, Reece Thompson and Zak Khan with their goals.
Adam Blakeley’s winner in the 65th minute has moved Doncaster City into the top half of the table with a 2-1 victory at South Leeds who remain without a point in their five matches so far.
Appleby Frodingham are also yet to get off the mark as their 3-1 home loss to Athersley Recreation made it five defeats out of five.
Joshua Fraiwald gave them a sixth minute lead but a Nathanel Dyer double, added to by Oliver McQuillin, ensured victory for the visitors.
Oliver Graham got both of Immingham Town’s goals in a 2-2 draw at Ilkley Town, Freddie Larder and Dan Clark-Coates finding the net for the Batht’atters’ first point of the campaign.
And, Club Thorne Colliery strolled to a 5-1 win at Winterton Rangers with Marc Newsham, Alexander Peterson, Ethan Harrison, Jordan Buckham and Scott Hutchinson all notching up a goal apiece.
This season’s county cups got underway with a couple of First Round ties in the Sheffield & Hallamshire Senior Cup.
Jamie Simpson struck twice and there was one each for Michael Dunn and Alfie Charlotte as Armthorpe Welfare won 4-0 at home to Hepworth United.
And, Kinsley Boys drew 0-0 with visitors Brodsworth Main before bowing out 5-3 on spot kicks.
Photo: A challenge for the ball whilst the rain falls during Brigg Town's 1-0 home victory over Hemsworth Miners Welfare in Macron NCEL Division One on Wednesday evening. (Picture: Anna Bäckström)
Dayle Southwell’s penalty early in the second half ensured that Brigg leapfrogged back over the Vikings who won 3-2 at home to Harrogate Railway Athletic on Tuesday to temporarily take pole position.
Taylor Nicholson and Ross Duggan gave them a 2-0 lead by the interval before Jack Mason halved their advantage in the 49th minute.
Duggan’s second put Goole further in control with a quarter-of-an-hour remaining although they had to weather a late comeback from the Rail when Harry Bandeira once again brought the visitors to within touching distance.
Leeds UFCA stay third after their 2-2 home draw with LIV, Omar Sanyang’s double matched by a brace for Victory Ojei for the visitors, his second coming in stoppage time to dramatically grab a point.
Field Olympic’s quickfire double put them 2-0 up midway through the opening period at Selby Town, Danny Edwards and Junayd Cassius-Gill with their goals.
But, Maximillian Bauer struck from the penalty spot for the hosting Robins in the 44th minute and Caden McGrath ensured the points were shared with a 2-2 draw that keeps Selby sixth, one position behind Olympic.
Route One Rovers are up into seventh following their 2-0 home win over Wombwell Town, Reece Thompson and Zak Khan with their goals.
Adam Blakeley’s winner in the 65th minute has moved Doncaster City into the top half of the table with a 2-1 victory at South Leeds who remain without a point in their five matches so far.
Appleby Frodingham are also yet to get off the mark as their 3-1 home loss to Athersley Recreation made it five defeats out of five.
Joshua Fraiwald gave them a sixth minute lead but a Nathanel Dyer double, added to by Oliver McQuillin, ensured victory for the visitors.
Oliver Graham got both of Immingham Town’s goals in a 2-2 draw at Ilkley Town, Freddie Larder and Dan Clark-Coates finding the net for the Batht’atters’ first point of the campaign.
And, Club Thorne Colliery strolled to a 5-1 win at Winterton Rangers with Marc Newsham, Alexander Peterson, Ethan Harrison, Jordan Buckham and Scott Hutchinson all notching up a goal apiece.
This season’s county cups got underway with a couple of First Round ties in the Sheffield & Hallamshire Senior Cup.
Jamie Simpson struck twice and there was one each for Michael Dunn and Alfie Charlotte as Armthorpe Welfare won 4-0 at home to Hepworth United.
And, Kinsley Boys drew 0-0 with visitors Brodsworth Main before bowing out 5-3 on spot kicks.
Photo: A challenge for the ball whilst the rain falls during Brigg Town's 1-0 home victory over Hemsworth Miners Welfare in Macron NCEL Division One on Wednesday evening. (Picture: Anna Bäckström)
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