Alliance champions Skelmanthorpe start their Fired-Up Corp. Paddock Shield campaign with a home draw against Hall Bower. The self-branded ‘Shat Bangers’, who won the 2XI knock out trophy in 2021 ought to be marked up as one of the favourites this time round. Holders Hoylandswaine face an uncomfortable visit to Armitage Bridge who enjoyed a stellar campaign in 2023.
Last season’s runner-up Kirkburton will begin their challenge at home to nearby Clayton West. Moorlands, who were recent winners in 2022 and enjoyed a near-perfect season by finishing Champions of Alliance Two make the shortest journey of any two clubs when they take on adjacent neighbours Mirfield away. A ground that’s directly opposite to theirs!
The full draw:
Meltham v Marsden
Shelley v Linthwaite
Barkisland v Cumberworth
Mirfield v Moorlands
Upperthong v Almondbury Wes
Skelmanthorpe v Hall Bower
Delph & Dobcross v Lascelles Hall
Denby v Birkby Rose Hill
Kirkburton v Clayton West
Denby Dale v Holmfirth
Broad Oak v Honley
Slaithwaite v Kirkheaton
Armitage Bridge v Hoylandswaine
Golcar v Thongsbridge
Mirfield Parish v Scholes
Edgerton & Dalton v Shepley
All ties are set to be played on Sunday April 28th (1:00pm)
