Pontefract Collieries return to home soil this weekend as they welcome Grimsby Borough to the Hunters Stadium, with the Colls looking to strengthen their push for the play-off places. With ten points taken from the last fifteen available, confidence is high around the camp as the business end of the season approaches.
Ponte arrive off the back of an excellent 1–0 away victory against fellow play-off contenders Heaton Stannington, a result that underlined both their resilience and growing belief in tight encounters. That win made it four victories from the last five matches and further cemented their position on the tails of the play off spots.
Grimsby Borough, meanwhile, make the journey to West Yorkshire sitting 11th in the table. They will be eager to bounce back after a narrow 1–0 home defeat to Dunston FC last time out. While results have been mixed of late, Grimsby have shown they are capable of competing on their day and will see this fixture as an opportunity to upset a side in form and above them in the league.
Pontefract currently occupy 6th place, with their recent run results giving them a solid platform to push on. Defensive solidity has paired well with a clinical edge at key moments, as shown in last weekend’s away success. Grimsby Borough sit mid table heading into the contest and will be keen to get back to winning ways after their recent setback. With the table still tight, every point remains valuable, and they will know a positive result could reignite their own ambitions.
The reverse fixture earlier in the season saw Pontefract come away with a convincing 2–0 victory, a performance that showcased their ability to control games and take chances when they come. That result will give the Colls confidence, but they will be well aware that a fresh challenge awaits.
With Pontefract in strong form and Grimsby looking to respond, all the ingredients are in place for an engaging afternoon of football. Kick off is at 3pm at the Hunters Stadium, see you all there!