Craven League

Silsden have had to show plenty of team spirit this season, which proved crucial in them staying up.

Defeat but delight for Silsden as they seal survival on final day

Silsden Whitestar (blue and white) have moved into the same organisation as long-time rivals Oxenhope Recreation (orange).

Silsden Whitestar (blue and white) have moved into the same organisation as long-time rivals Oxenhope Recreation (orange).

Whitestar world changing as they join Oxenhope in West Yorkshire League

Silsden Whitestar celebrate with the cup last Friday night.

Silsden Whitestar celebrate with the cup last Friday night.

Whitestar win Keighley cup for third time as they beat cup holders Oxenhope

Dan Scott (left) has won plenty with Oxenhope Recreation down the years, and he will be desperate to help them to silverware this season after coming so close on two other fronts.

Dan Scott (left) has won plenty with Oxenhope Recreation down the years, and he will be desperate to help them to silverware this season after coming so close on two other fronts.

Oxenhope and Whitestar to do battle for silverware after agonising near-misses

Macca Smith (on floor) scored one of Steeton's three goals on Saturday, but his side were a mess defensively, especially in the first half.

Macca Smith (on floor) scored one of Steeton's three goals on Saturday, but his side were a mess defensively, especially in the first half.

Steeton fail to heed warnings as Maine Road hand them sixth successive defeat

Harvey Kelly is beaten by Ashton Athletic's opening goal.

Harvey Kelly is beaten by Ashton Athletic's opening goal.

Ashton ace Hill conquers Steeton on disappointing day for visitors

Ollie Kirkpatrick (on the ball) is unlikely to be playing again any time soon after suffering a horrible knee injury on Bank Holiday Monday.

Ollie Kirkpatrick (on the ball) is unlikely to be playing again any time soon after suffering a horrible knee injury on Bank Holiday Monday.

Steeton boss Mason on precarious nature of semi-pro game amid Silsden response

Steeton vice-captain Jake Townsend (centre) played a key role in his side's away win yesterday.

Steeton vice-captain Jake Townsend (centre) played a key role in his side's away win yesterday.

Heroic Steeton survive scares and horror injury to claim narrow away win

Steeton concede an awful goal to Nick Hepple, which put the visitors in front on Saturday.

Steeton concede an awful goal to Nick Hepple, which put the visitors in front on Saturday.

Dreadful defending costs Steeton but penalty pinches point

The delighted Silsden players and staff clap the home fans as they leave the field after beating visiting Atherton Collieries 2-0 in the FA Cup on Saturday.

The delighted Silsden players and staff clap the home fans as they leave the field after beating visiting Atherton Collieries 2-0 in the FA Cup on Saturday.

Silsden proud of "deserved" FA Cup progress as brutal month navigated superbly

Luke Brooksbank has been one of the major success stories from the Silsden West Yorkshire League team that is no more.

Luke Brooksbank has been one of the major success stories from the Silsden West Yorkshire League team that is no more.

Silsden so happy with Whitestar partnership after "badly handled" break up

Josh Coe has now scored two injury-time goals in a row to earn Steeton vital points.

Josh Coe has now scored two injury-time goals in a row to earn Steeton vital points.

Coe the hero once again as Steeton storm back to secure last-gasp draw

Casey Stewart (red) scores Silsden's second goal in their excellent FA Cup win over Atherton Collieries on Saturday.

Casey Stewart (red) scores Silsden's second goal in their excellent FA Cup win over Atherton Collieries on Saturday.

Silsden snap 20-year streak after brilliant FA Cup victory

A jubilant Steeton celebrate their last-gasp winner against Garstang.

A jubilant Steeton celebrate their last-gasp winner against Garstang.

Steeton seal last-gasp win over Garstang to escape drop zone

Kayle Price's late goal was barely even a consolation for Silsden in midweek.

Kayle Price's late goal was barely even a consolation for Silsden in midweek.

Silsden see wings clipped as 10 men beaten at Tadcaster

Jacob Smith scored Steeton's goal but admitted after the game that he and his team-mates were not good enough before the break in their derby defeat to Route One Rovers.

Jacob Smith scored Steeton's goal but admitted after the game that he and his team-mates were not good enough before the break in their derby defeat to Route One Rovers.

Steeton slide to derby defeat as poor first half costs them at Marley

Casey Stewart (right) finished off Liversedge once and for all in the FA Cup.

Casey Stewart (right) finished off Liversedge once and for all in the FA Cup.

Silsden stun Sedge in FA Cup to seal home tie in next round

Adam Hartley stoops to head home Steeton's late equaliser.

Adam Hartley stoops to head home Steeton's late equaliser.

Steeton seal deserved first point and almost nick win in dramatic finale

Casey Stewart (right) was a key part of Silsden's attacking arsenal last season and he is staying put at the club for 2024/25.

Casey Stewart (right) was a key part of Silsden's attacking arsenal last season and he is staying put at the club for 2024/25.

Silsden stoked for Friday night fireworks as boss issues warning over derby trio

Damian Rowell caused Cowling problems with ball and bat, but few of his team-mates managed to do the same.

Damian Rowell caused Cowling problems with ball and bat, but few of his team-mates managed to do the same.

Haworth on course to go from title to relegation in just three years

Tom Marshall (orange) in action for Oxenhope against Steeton.

Tom Marshall (orange) in action for Oxenhope against Steeton.

Oxenhope Recreation pay beautiful tribute to footballers who died young

Silsden's West Yorkshire League team (red) lost the Keighley Cup final last Friday.

Silsden's West Yorkshire League team (red) lost the Keighley Cup final last Friday.

Silsden trio see England chance slip away before losing Keighley Cup final

Jake Maltby was Silsden's biggest attacking threat on Saturday, but his goal was not enough to stop them from crashing out of the cup.

Jake Maltby was Silsden's biggest attacking threat on Saturday, but his goal was not enough to stop them from crashing out of the cup.

Silsden see season end with cup quarter-final defeat at terrific title winners

Kayle Price scored late on, but he will be rueing the fact he missed several good chances before that.

Kayle Price scored late on, but he will be rueing the fact he missed several good chances before that.

Busy Silsden somehow lose gripping game at Barton to end league season

Steeton's Josh McKiernon had a goal disallowed on Saturday at Nelson when the scores were level, but his side went on to lose 4-0 to round off a miserable season.

Steeton's Josh McKiernon had a goal disallowed on Saturday at Nelson when the scores were level, but his side went on to lose 4-0 to round off a miserable season.

Disappointed Steeton hard at work as Silsden derbies part of long-term aim

Jake Maltby held his nerve to score the penalty that put Silsden into the League Cup quarter-finals.

Jake Maltby held his nerve to score the penalty that put Silsden into the League Cup quarter-finals.

Silsden squeeze into cup quarter-finals after second successive shootout win

Jack Doherty (10) scored twice for Nelson on a miserable afternoon for Steeton.

Jack Doherty (10) scored twice for Nelson on a miserable afternoon for Steeton.

Steeton slump to final day defeat to round off sorry season

Luke Brooksbank put Silsden in front last night, but their lead did not last.

Luke Brooksbank put Silsden in front last night, but their lead did not last.

Penistone punch Albion and Silsden in the guts with sensational comeback win

Luke Brooksbank hit two in Silsden's impressive away victory.

Luke Brooksbank hit two in Silsden's impressive away victory.

Silsden secure 'Price-less' victory as season ending in style

Jake Townsend was sin-binned for Steeton in a controversial second half at Euxton Villa.

Jake Townsend was sin-binned for Steeton in a controversial second half at Euxton Villa.

Steeton safe but sore after controversial defeat against Euxton Villa

Casey Stewart (right) opened the scoring and he, Kayle Price and Nash Connolly caused the Bottesford defence all sorts of problems last night.

Casey Stewart (right) opened the scoring and he, Kayle Price and Nash Connolly caused the Bottesford defence all sorts of problems last night.

Scintillating Silsden seal win with fast start as Price produces another treble

James Edgley (pictured jumping to score a header) only netted his first senior goal the other week, and he grabbed another in Steeton's vital 4-2 win at Garstang on Saturday.

James Edgley (pictured jumping to score a header) only netted his first senior goal the other week, and he grabbed another in Steeton's vital 4-2 win at Garstang on Saturday.

Steeton so close to guaranteed safety after great win at Garstang

Kayle Price was the man of the hour for Silsden on Saturday.

Kayle Price was the man of the hour for Silsden on Saturday.

Silsden seal incredible win thanks to Price in seesaw thriller

Luke Baldwin (9) scored twice for Steeton, but it was ultimately a disappointing afternoon for his side.

Luke Baldwin (9) scored twice for Steeton, but it was ultimately a disappointing afternoon for his side.

Steeton still sweating as Ilkley finish with a flourish in thriller

Zack Sangster (left) scored Eccleshill's third goal on Saturday, as Silsden saw their season go up in smoke.

Zack Sangster (left) scored Eccleshill's third goal on Saturday, as Silsden saw their season go up in smoke.

Shellshocked Silsden see play-off hopes die with dreadful derby defeat

Come rain or shine, mainly rain, the youngsters at Oakworth Juniors love their Sunday matchdays.

Come rain or shine, mainly rain, the youngsters at Oakworth Juniors love their Sunday matchdays.

Oakworth Juniors jumping for joy over progress with unique football set-up

James Edgley headed Steeton level with 20 minutes to go on Saturday, but AFC Blackpool popped up with a late winner.

James Edgley headed Steeton level with 20 minutes to go on Saturday, but AFC Blackpool popped up with a late winner.

Steeton suffer defeat in seesaw thriller at Marley against relegation rivals

Luke Brooksbank struck Silsden's winner against league leaders Emley midway through the second half.

Luke Brooksbank struck Silsden's winner against league leaders Emley midway through the second half.

Silsden stun league leaders to keep faint play-off hopes alive

Ellis Hudson (left) has netted from the penalty spot in both of Silsden's last two games.

Ellis Hudson (left) has netted from the penalty spot in both of Silsden's last two games.

Silsden set for biggest test yet as two key wins keep play-off hopes alive

Roy Mason could barely conceal his frustration at full-time on Saturday.

Roy Mason could barely conceal his frustration at full-time on Saturday.

Mason threatens to quit as he slams struggling Steeton side after awful defeat

Jake Maltby netted Silsden's opener and also scored from the spot in the shootout.

Jake Maltby netted Silsden's opener and also scored from the spot in the shootout.

Silsden sneak through three months late after thrilling Tadcaster tie

Toby Jeffrey had set up both of Steeton's goals in the weekend win at South Liverpool, so to lose him after barely half-an-hour on Tuesday was a real blow.

Toby Jeffrey had set up both of Steeton's goals in the weekend win at South Liverpool, so to lose him after barely half-an-hour on Tuesday was a real blow.

Steeton positivity punctured against Ashton as gap to drop still seven points

Silsden's Ross Daly (red) on the ball against high-flying Garforth on Saturday.

Silsden's Ross Daly (red) on the ball against high-flying Garforth on Saturday.

Silsden gutted by Garforth defeat as play-off hopes take further blow

Steeton (yellow) somehow kept South Liverpool out all afternoon with some heroic defending and goalkeeping.

Steeton (yellow) somehow kept South Liverpool out all afternoon with some heroic defending and goalkeeping.

Steeton stun South Liverpool to end agonising wait and ease relegation fears

Harry Thompson (right) made the difference last night, but then had to go off injured.

Harry Thompson (right) made the difference last night, but then had to go off injured.

Thompson takes Tadcaster down as Silsden seal second straight win

Steeton (yellow) were hoping to pick up a vital three points in Lancashire, but their game at Garstang will have to wait for another day.

Steeton (yellow) were hoping to pick up a vital three points in Lancashire, but their game at Garstang will have to wait for another day.

Steeton see gigantic game at Garstang postponed just hours before kick off

Kayle Price produced a brilliant assist to set up Silsden's winner at Maltby Main.

Kayle Price produced a brilliant assist to set up Silsden's winner at Maltby Main.

Dream debut for Silsden man as Cobbydalers claim win to stop the rot

Ezio De Santis (centre) thought he was celebrating earning a battling point for Steeton, but St Helens responded with two late goals to win 3-1.

Ezio De Santis (centre) thought he was celebrating earning a battling point for Steeton, but St Helens responded with two late goals to win 3-1.

Steeton so close to precious point as leaders bounce back from late equaliser

Casey Stewart (right) was superb on Saturday, but somehow found himself on the losing side, and there was no chance to bounce back from that heartbreak last night either.

Casey Stewart (right) was superb on Saturday, but somehow found himself on the losing side, and there was no chance to bounce back from that heartbreak last night either.

Silsden suffer washout woe as miserable start to 2024 continues

Isaac Baldwin (3) was sent off amid the late chaos that saw Silsden lose to Golcar United at the death on Saturday.

Isaac Baldwin (3) was sent off amid the late chaos that saw Silsden lose to Golcar United at the death on Saturday.

Silsden stunned as nine men lose at the death against Golcar

Steeton (yellow) have lost both times they have faced Route One at Marley so far this season.

Steeton (yellow) have lost both times they have faced Route One at Marley so far this season.

Tenants take landlords to cleaners as Steeton suffer on Marley return

Prolific Thackley player/joint-boss Tom Greaves (left) helped see Silsden off last night.

Prolific Thackley player/joint-boss Tom Greaves (left) helped see Silsden off last night.

Silsden slip to damaging defeat at Bradford District rivals Thackley

Casey Stewart (right) was unlucky not to claim at least one assist early on, as missed chances came back to haunt Silsden.

Casey Stewart (right) was unlucky not to claim at least one assist early on, as missed chances came back to haunt Silsden.

Silsden suffer dreadful defeat to struggling Goole as play-off hopes crumbling

Goalkeeper Kyle Trenerry has joined Silsden's Bradford District rivals Albion Sports.

Goalkeeper Kyle Trenerry has joined Silsden's Bradford District rivals Albion Sports.

Silsden suffer weather woes and departure of super stopper