Halifax Courier

Battle to avoid relegation is hotting up in Premier Division

- David Rattigan

NORTHOWRAM GAINED a vital win in their fight to avoid the drop from the Premier Division when they gained an emphatic win over fellow strugglers Denholme United last week.

That saw them climb off the bottom on goal difference.

Next up for the Rams is a trip to Shelf United who had their five-game winning run ended in their last outing.

Shelf title hopes look all but

Only one win in their last six has put Sowerby in deep trouble

gone and a rejuvenate­d Rams side could well take advantage if Shelf are not at their best.

Another key game in the relegation battle has next to bottom Sowerby United taking on Illingwort­h St Mary’s

Only one win in the last six has put Sowerby in deep trouble and their low strike rate is proving costly.

Shelf FC host Midgley United and with leaders Sowerby Bridge on cup duty Shelf can go on level points with them if they win.

In the First Division AFC Crossleys can clinch promotion and edge ever closer to the title with a win against next to bottom Midgley United Reserves.

Only one defeat all season has put Ryburn United in a strong position to gain at least promotion.

They should extend their impressive record when they take on Northowram Reserves.

Two sides on the fringe of the promotion places meet at Calder 76 where St Columbas are the visitors.

Both sides have been in good form with Calder 76 striker Remi Allen banging in the goals of late, scoring five in his last three matches.

Ivy House lead the way in the Second Division but could face a tricky encounter against Calder 76 Reserves.

Title favourites Hebden Royd Red Star Reserves travel to Natty Lane for a meeting with St Columbas Reserves and should add another three points to their tally.

Flying Dutchman should continue their fine season with a win at Greetland Reserves whilst Sowerby United Reserves will be hoping to end their poor run of form at Warley Rangers.

Sowerby Bridge Reserves take on Shelf FC Reserves, with both teams coming into the game on the back of big wins, Shelf having beaten Sowerby United Reserves 5-2 and Bridge having thrashed St Columbas Reserves 7-1.

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 ??  ?? UNDER PRESSURE: Matthew Whitworth in action for Sowerby United (in green), who face a crunch clash with Illingwort­h St Mary’s this Saturday.
UNDER PRESSURE: Matthew Whitworth in action for Sowerby United (in green), who face a crunch clash with Illingwort­h St Mary’s this Saturday.

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