Allstars face Shelf FC next

Elland Allstars' reward for Saturday's 2-0 victory over division-higher Copley United in the Halifax AFL Challenge Cup is a trip to fellow middle-section side Shelf FC in the last eight.

By The Newsroom

Published 1st Nov 2016, 08:30 BST

Updated 16th Nov 2016, 16:52 BST

Powerful Ryburn United and Division One pacesetters Sowerby Bridge renew rivalry at Ripponden Wood Bottom while Midgley United will be fancied away to Denholme United.

Holders Illingworth St Mary’s don’t play Warley Rangers in the second round until November 12. The winners will be away to Northowram, who knocked out champions Calder ‘76 at the weekend.

The Invitation Cup has got to the semi-final stage and holders Ryburn United Reserves and The Ivy House will be hot favourites to progress.

Draws - The Jack Haymer Challenge Cup, third round: Denholme United v Midgley United, Northowram v Illingworth St Marys or Warley Rangers, Ryburn United v Sowerby Bridge, Shelf FC v Elland Allstars.

Ziggy’s Metro Cars Invitation Cup, semi-final: Calder 76 Res v The Ivy House, Ryburn United Res v Greetland Res. Venues to be decided.

Matches on Saturday, November 26 (1.45).

Sowerby Bridge