Late Pock equaliser ends Halifax ladies’ run of victories

Halifax went into the game on the back of seven straight wins and they broke the deadlock through through leading scorer Courtenay Fisher, who finished off a well-worked team move.

The second half saw Pocklington emerge with renewed determination, but Halifax's defence continued to repel attacks. However, with just five minutes remaining, Pocklington capitalised on a scrappy passage of play to level the scores.

Isobel Crowe was named player of the match after an excellent creative display in midfield.

The men’s firsts were also forced to settle for a draw when they played out an entertaining 2-2 stalemate with Boston Spa at Park Lane.

The hosts made a dream start when Amos Mackrill finally found the finishing touch after several near-misses this season, breaking into the circle and coolly opening the scoring.

Boston Spa responded through a rebound after an excellent initial save from goalkeeper and player of the match Dominic Taylor, who was making his debut first team appearance between the sticks this season.

Just before the interval Halifax restored their lead through Cameron Hellowell but Spa levelled in the second half, converting at the back post to make it 2-2.

There was no stopping Halifax men's seconds, who romped to a 7-1 victory at Leeds Adel fifths.

It took just four minutes for the visitors to break the deadlock, Pete Balmforth picking out Bryn Hans, who controlled expertly before lifting the ball into the roof of the net.

From there the floodgates opened and Cam Kew delivered a sensational attacking performance, finishing the evening with four goals and three assists, while Herbie Robinson chipped in with two goals of his own.

Player of the match honours were shared between Mike Brennan, for an immense midfield display, and Kew for his remarkable haul.

Halifax ladies' seconds suffered a 3-1 defeat away at Acomb firsts, with Margaret Bottomley finding the net for Halifax.

The men's thirds lost 5-0 to Bradford seconds. Jack Greenwood and Toby Egan-Brook shared the player of the match award.

The ladies' thirds suffered a 5-0 home defeat against high flying Otliensians firsts.

Halifax’s development team returned to winning ways with a deserved 1-0 win against a resolute Huddersfield outfit.

Riley Ingham was rarely troubled in the Halifax goal while Richard Hogley, Hugo Manning and Johnny Tillotson were dominant in defence and were able to get the ball into forward positions for the midfield and forward runs of Henry Bennett, Max Greenwood and Lewis Beeby.

Jove Long and Luke Beeby came close to scoring but it was Eli Ross who after having a fine game, finished off a fine team move to score the only goal. Young George Bennett fitted well into the team in his debut appearance.

Halifax U12s boys and girls teams played in their third tournament of the season and having both moved up a league, faced stiff opposition.

While they competed well they were unable to register a win. Creating scoring chances was a problem and something the teams will need to work on.

Riley Ingham and Jenson Ainger were excellent in defence for the boys and there was a three-way tie for the girls’ player of the day, with Delilah Hall, Hattie Issott and Chloe Watson claiming the honours.

Meanwhile, Halifax player Jacob Westmoreland has been selected for the West Yorkshire U18s boys team this season.

It is a great achievement for Jacob who has recently moved up to play in the men's first team.