Wakefield AFC
Wakefield AFC compete in the Northern Counties East Football League Division One. The club joined the NCEL in 2022 after playing in the Sheffield & Hallamshire County Senior League.
Club overview
Wakefield AFC represent the Wakefield area in senior non-league football. Their league history includes several strong Division One campaigns, including third-place finishes in both 2024/25 and 2025/26, according to the Northern Counties East Football League’s club records.
Home ground: The Hunters Stadium
Address: Beechnut Lane, Pontefract, WF8 4FU.
The Hunters Stadium is Wakefield AFC’s home venue. The club’s published ground information lists a 4G playing surface, a clubhouse at the ground and a club shop.
Getting there
By train: Pontefract Tanshelf station is approximately a quarter of a mile from the ground, according to the league’s ground guide.
By car: The league’s directions advise leaving the M62 at Junction 32, following signs for Pontefract and the A639, then turning onto Beechnut Lane.
Check the club or league’s official information before travelling, as access, admission and matchday arrangements can change.
Club history and honours
Wakefield AFC’s league record lists their move from the Sheffield & Hallamshire County Senior League to the Northern Counties East Football League in 2022. For the latest results, fixtures and club news, use the official league profile.
Official Northern Counties East League profile for Wakefield AFC
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