Emley and Yorkshire Amateur enjoyed a number of close battles in Emley’s first few years of Yorkshire League membership. But, in 1974 the teams met twice near the end of the season with the results critical to Emley’s chances of winning the league title. The first...
Emley first met today’s visitors Barton Town in the 1972-73 in the Yorkshire League. Emley had finished the previous season mid-table in Division One whereas Barton had gained promotion from Division Two as champions. They had carried that form through to the top...
Emley could not have had a tougher start in their second season in the FA Cup when they drew Northern Premier League Macclesfield Town in the First Qualifying Round. Macclesfield were rebuilding at the time, having won the FA Trophy in 1970 they had brought several...