Ilkley Town AFC
Ilkley Town were founded in 1995 and joined the Northern Counties East Football League in 2024. Known as the Baht’atters, the club play at the MPM Stadium at Ben Rhydding Sports Club.
Club overview
Ilkley Town’s league history traces a path through the Harrogate & District Senior League, Harrogate Premier League, West Yorkshire League and North West Counties Football League before their move into the NCEL in 2024.
Home ground: The MPM Stadium
Address: Ben Rhydding Sports Club, Leeds Road, Ilkley, LS29 8AW.
The NCEL ground guide lists a 4G pitch, a shared clubhouse at Ben Rhydding Sports Club, capacity of 559, cover for 60 and seating for 50. The guide notes that programmes are available online and merchandise is sold at the ticket hut on matchdays.
Getting there
By train: Ben Rhydding station is listed as approximately 0.8 miles from the ground.
By bus: The league guide lists the X84 service from Leeds city centre as stopping at the ground.
By car: The published directions from the Leeds area follow the A660 towards Ilkley, with Ben Rhydding Sports Club on the right approximately 1.5 miles east of Ilkley. Check current travel information before leaving.
Club history and honours
Ilkley Town’s recorded honours include the Harrogate Premier League title and Senior League Challenge Cup in 2002/03, plus the Wharfedale & District Challenge Cup in 2012/13, 2014/15 and 2015/16.
Official Northern Counties East League profile for Ilkley Town
Check official club and league channels for current admission prices, fixture times and matchday arrangements.