Club Overview

Frickley Athletic were founded in 1910 and are nicknamed the Blues. The club has a long history in Yorkshire and national non-league football, including spells in the Northern Premier League and Conference before joining the Northern Counties East League in 2022.

Ground Guide: Westfield Lane

Address: Westfield Lane, South Elmsall, Pontefract, WF9 2EQ.

The club plays at Westfield Lane. The league’s ground guide notes a new pavilion at the bottom of the car park. Published admission is £7 for adults, £5 for concessions and £2 for under-16s, with under-16s free when accompanied by a full-paying adult. Programmes are online-only and dogs are allowed on a lead, according to the league guide.

Getting There

South Elmsall railway station is approximately three-quarters of a mile away. From the station, walk along High Street, turn right into Doncaster Road and left into Westfield Lane; pass the cricket ground and turn left towards the football ground. Drivers should follow the local signs for Westfield Lane and the ground access road.

Club History

Frickley’s earlier history includes the name Frickley Colliery and long spells in the Midland League and Northern Premier League. Their return to the NCEL in 2022 followed decades in higher regional and national non-league competitions.

Official club information: Northern Counties East Football League – Frickley Athletic.