Sheffield FC V Thackley AFC- Match Preview

Macron NCEL Premier Division- Saturday 14th March 2026- Kick Off: 3.00pm

Match Preview by Cayden Sands

Overview:
It’s another afternoon on the road for Thackley as they travel to face Sheffield FC at the Home Of Football Stadium.

After last week’s visit to Parkgate that saw the side pick up a 1-1 draw, there will be plenty of optimism heading into this game as the team goes in search of another strong result in their quest for the elusive 40 point mark.

There will also be added confidence following the game against Tadcaster Albion, in which Thackley made a play off chasing side settle for a point.

The Opposition:
Following their relegation from the Northern Premier League Division One East, Sheffield FC have enjoyed a good season in the NCEL.

‘The Club’ currently find themselves well within the play off the picture, particularly as they have four games in hand over the other sides around them.

Following the earlier game between Thackley and Sheffield and this season, the team have enjoyed a run of consistently strong results and have a knack for goals.

These results include a 4-1 win against Bottesford Town, an even more resounding 6-0 win against Parkgate, an emphatic 10-2 win against Albion Sports and their 7-1 win against Wombwell Town.

Recent games have seen the team beat Golcar United 3-1 and Eccleshill United 3-0.

Key Players:
The player scoring most of the goals in this Sheffield side is Alexander Hardwick, who has scored a superb 29 goals in all competitions.

Behind him are Ryan Cook and Nathan Whitehead, with these names having a solid five and nine goals respectively.

Previous Meeting:
The earlier game between Thackley and Sheffield this season saw a narrow victory for Sheffield by a 1-0 scoreline.

A good showing from Jamie Price’s team was undone thanks to a Corey Gregory effort.

Ground Description and Directions:
The Home Of Football Stadium is located in the town of Dronfield, which sits on the Derbyshire side out of Sheffield.

A solid ground in the NCEL, it currently sits at a capacity of 2,189, with 617 of the total being under cover, whilst there are 200 seats.

The Coach and Horses pub serves as the club’s clubhouse, whilst there is the usual catering facility.

Directions:
From North: Exit M1 J34. Take 3rd exit onto lower deck of Tinsley Viaduct. Take 4th exit at next roundabout onto A631, signed Darnall. Follow until junction with A6102 Greenland Road. Left through Darnall. Go straight on under bridge and up to next roundabout. Take second exit, passing over Sheffield Parkway, onto A6102 Prince of Wales Road. After about five miles, pass Graves Tennis Centre on left and take first exit at next roundabout onto A61 Chesterfield Road South. Take second exit at next roundabout onto B6057 Sheffield Road and, after 0.6 miles, ground is on right just past Coach and Horses pub. Turn right at traffic lights and onto Stubley Hollow then immediately right into car park for ground. From South: Exit M1 J29, taking second exit at roundabout onto A617 towards Chesterfield. After five miles, take fourth exit at roundabout onto A61, staying on for 7 miles on towards Sheffield via Unstone-Dronfield Bypass. At next roundabout, take third exit onto B6057 Sheffield Road. Then as above.

(Directions: NCEL website)

Admission Prices:
Adults: £8
Concessions: £5

(Admission Prices: NCEL website)