Up Next: Ilkley Town Mens Second Team

KDRAFC Media
Apr 8, 2022
1 min read

Following the frustrating last-minute cancellation against Field AFC on Wednesday evening, our First-Team will get back onto the pitch against Ilkley Town Second Town this Saturday in the West Yorkshire League Cup.

The game starts at 2:30 pm, and the weather, according to the MET, should be cloudy but warm.

Our Opponents.

Ilkley's Second Team play in the West Yorkshire League Division One and are currently in sixth position in the league table. They have won 11 games, drawn one and lost 10. Their last result was a 4-3 defeat against East End Park.

Goals wise, they have scored 57 (averaging 2.9 goals per game) and conceded 51 (averaging 2.6 goals per game). Their leading goalscorer is Luke Barker, with ten goals.

To get to this stage in the competition, they have beaten Pool AFC 6-3 and Hunslet Club 6-1.

Previous Meetings.

This match will be the first time that the two teams have met.

Squad News.

Following the unexpected midweek break, Manager Dan Marshall will look to take a strong squad to Ben Rhydding Sports Club. He will be without centre-back Luke Dubery, who is still recovering from an injury sustained against Gomersal & Cleckheaton. However, Mason Sheridan-Hawley and Josh Buckley should both be available.

Match Officials.

Mr Jermaine Isherwood will be the referee for this match. This contest will be his eighth game in charge this season.

Media.

At this moment, it is unknown which match our media team will be covering.

Venue.

Should you wish to watch the game, the address is Ben Rhydding Sports Club, Leeds Road, Ilkley, LS29 8AW.

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