Following last week’s loss to Frickley Athletic, the team will be eager to make things right and get back to winning ways against a strong opposition.

The game also represents the chance of a debut for new signing James Knowles, with the defender having joined the club earlier this week.

The Opposition:
Since the NCEL League Cup meeting between the sides, Knaresborough have picked up some more positive results.

These include a fantastic 6-0 win against Frickley and a 2-1 triumph against Albion Sports.

However, some results have been less positive, including a loss against Campion AFC by a 2-0 scoreline and a 3-1 defeat against Horbury Town.

Key Players:
Goals haven’t been hard to score for Knaresborough, with the top goal scorer being former Thackley player Slater Barnes, who has managed nine goals in the league.

Meanwhile, Jack Dyche isn’t much further behind him, with him having six league goals to his name

Previous Meeting:
The previously mentioned NCEL League Cup meeting between Knaresborough and Thackley was an exciting game for the neutral, with there being a total of six goals in a 4-2 win for Knaresborough.

Despite Alex Washington and Luke Brooks efforts helping the Dennyboys equalise twice, goals from Luke Stewart, Ben Gelder and Barnes proved to be pivotal, securing the victory for the hosts.

Ground Description and Directions:
Nestled on the outskirts of the town, Manse Lane is a very open ground that has a current capacity of 1,000, with a covered total of 137, with 37 of these being seated.

The ground also has a clubhouse and a catering outlet that serve a selection of refreshments.

Ground Directions:

From West/South Leeds Area: A658 or A61 towards Harrogate. Join A658 southern bypass towards York. At roundabout with B6164, turn left to Knaresborough. Turn left at second roundabout and travel over river bridge. Manse Lane is first on right alongside garage; From East Leeds Area: A58 or A1 to Wetherby. Join B6164 to Knaresborough then as above. From East on A59 from A1: Turn right at first roundabout. Manse Lane is first turn left after speed restriction sign.

(Ground Directions: NCEL Website)

Admission Prices:
Adults: £6
Concessions: £4
Under-16s: Free
Dogs allowed on a lead

(Admission Prices: NCEL Website)