Pontefract Collieries return to The Hunters Stadium this weekend to face Lincoln United, with both sides arriving in strong form ahead of a big Easter weekend clash.
Colls come into the game on the back of an impressive away victory at Consett AFC, a result that continued their push towards the top end of the table. Lincoln, meanwhile, left it late in their last outing, scoring a last-minute winner to defeat Emley AFC and extend their own run of good form.
There’s little to separate the two sides on recent form. Ponte have won four of their last five matches, while Lincoln arrive having won three in a row, showing clear improvement since Dave Frecklington took charge. With both teams hitting form at the right time, this sets up as one of the standout fixtures of the weekend.
The sides shared the points earlier in the season in a 2–2 draw, a game where Colls were in control for long periods before two late mistakes allowed Lincoln to come away with a point. It’s a result that Ponte will feel they could have taken more from — and one they’ll be keen to put right on home soil.
Lincoln travel to WF8 with their safety all but secured, allowing them to play with freedom heading into the final weeks of the season. For Colls, the picture is different. Ponte currently hold a four-point advantage over Bradford (Park Avenue) and sit a further three points ahead of Dunston, while also closing the gap to Emley AFC to four points. With the play-off race tightening and positions still to be decided, every point remains crucial.
Two in-form sides and plenty on the line — it all points to a big afternoon at The Hunters Stadium. Let’s get a strong crowd in for what promises to be a key fixture over the Easter weekend.