2.30pm 11 May 2013
West Riding County Amateur League, Premier Division
Steeton 1 Lepton Highlanders 0 (att 39)
Steeton is a ground I'd wanted to visit for ages. Not sure why it's taken me so long to get here, although at least once or twice the weather has intervened and games have been postponed.
No problems today though, despite a some very heavy showers before the game and some lighter ones during it.
The fixture was important at both ends of the West Riding League's top division. Steeton needed three points to keep the pressure on leaders Ovenden, while Lepton are battling to avoid relegation.
Steeton had their excellent goalkeeper to largely thank for today's win. He pulled off a number of fine saves to protect the home side's early lead, scored on the break after about five minutes.
Although it proved to be the game's only goal, it was a thoroughly enjoyable match, and Lepton were unlucky not get a draw.
Steeton's ground, the Doris Wells Memorial Field, is a delightful venue. There's no stands or cover for spectators, but the pitch is railed off, there's a cricket ground bordering at the far end, and the views all around are terrific.
The club also seems very well run, by an enthusiastic and friendly bunch of helpers, one of whom clearly goes to a lot of trouble to produce an excellent programme, available for just £1 in lieu of an admission charge.
West Riding County Amateur League, Premier Division
Steeton 1 Lepton Highlanders 0 (att 39)
Steeton is a ground I'd wanted to visit for ages. Not sure why it's taken me so long to get here, although at least once or twice the weather has intervened and games have been postponed.
No problems today though, despite a some very heavy showers before the game and some lighter ones during it.
The fixture was important at both ends of the West Riding League's top division. Steeton needed three points to keep the pressure on leaders Ovenden, while Lepton are battling to avoid relegation.
Steeton had their excellent goalkeeper to largely thank for today's win. He pulled off a number of fine saves to protect the home side's early lead, scored on the break after about five minutes.
Although it proved to be the game's only goal, it was a thoroughly enjoyable match, and Lepton were unlucky not get a draw.
Steeton's ground, the Doris Wells Memorial Field, is a delightful venue. There's no stands or cover for spectators, but the pitch is railed off, there's a cricket ground bordering at the far end, and the views all around are terrific.
The club also seems very well run, by an enthusiastic and friendly bunch of helpers, one of whom clearly goes to a lot of trouble to produce an excellent programme, available for just £1 in lieu of an admission charge.
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