The club is delighted to announce its intent to field a brand new Women’s team for the upcoming 2023/24 season. Cara Mahoney’s side will begin their campaign in the West Riding County Women’s League with trials beginnings on Sunday 2nd July. If you are interested in being part of the team please complete the following form: Brighouse Women Trials

Brighouse Town U10 Boys finished our season on Tuesday night with a very close game away at Norristhorpe.

In what has been our first season with Brighouse Town, the team have had a variety of wins, draws, and losses in all sorts of conditions and have given an excellent account of themselves each time.

Particular highlights for the boys were a good cup run to the quarter finals, being ball boys for the senior Men’s team, and playing the end-of term Dads v Lads matches (Lads currently 1 game up).

Coaches Matt and Simon have loved watching the boys develop, grow, and enjoy themselves during both matches and training.

Each player brings something different to the team and it’s been great to see how close-knit they’ve become and how the newer teammates have been welcomed into the fold.

Thanks go to the club for all the support we’ve been given since joining last summer, and to all the parents who have helped in one form or another on matchdays and in training.

Shout out as well to our two great sponsors, ‘Dave Naylor Auto Refinishing’ and ‘OBL Aggregates & Excavation’ who have helped us out with kits and training gear this year.

Finally, a big thanks and a well done to the brilliant kids of Brighouse Town U10s who have made this season so enjoyable: Alby, Archie, Dylan, Freddie, George, Harvey, Jayden, Joseph, Lennon, and Lucas.Now time to get ready for U11’s and all the challenges and changes that brings!

Following on from reporting on the U14 Oranges being Champions of their league, this week the club’s U16s have reached the West Riding Girls Football League Cup Final. The 16s travelled to Horsforth Lionesses coming away with a 9-2 victory. Goals coming from a Katie-Mae Hat-Trick, two from Rakiya and Dan, then one each from Lucy and Vaega.

The U14 Lions (Boys) were also on the road Wednesday night winning 6-0 at Lepton. Goals from Jack Henry who got four then further goals from Matthew and Zach. Players of the Match were Zach, Jack Henry and Matthew with the Lepton awarding their Brighouse Player of The Match as Louis. The results puts The Lions within reach of promotion and alongside The U14 Oranges have a crucial Cup Semi-Final at the Yorkshire Payments Stadium this Wednesday 3rd May an 18.30 kick off versus Meltham. Supporters are encouraged to come along and support both.

Returning to this Saturday gone where an in house friendly was played out between the club’s U14 and U16 Girls sides; a game played out in the right spirit. The next two images show both teams together as well as the Drake sisters whom were opponents on the morning!

Both U10 Greens and Oranges were also in action. Pictured first are the Greens and then the Oranges.

The U10 Boys travelled to Queensbury over the weekend with both teams scoring goals. A game played out in what was described as ‘typical Queensbury weather’!

A 3-1 victory over Rothwell saw the U14 Orange crowned Champions of the West Riding Girls Football League Division One. Their goals coming from Nieve who got two and then Summer. Congratulations to all involved including the coaching staff. The title was wrapped up with four matches remaining with The Oranges now thirteen points clear of second place. The Girls now prepare for a Cup Semi-Final versus Greetland this coming weekend.

Our U16 Girls also had a top-of-the-table clash away at Horsforth Lionesses running out 1-7 winners. A Hat-Trick from Katie-Mae, two from Thea, and further goals from Lucy and Dan.

The Under 15 Boys and their Coach Andy Pearson wish to extend its thanks to the club for allowing them to host their JPL National Trophy match on the First Team’s pitch at the Yorkshire Payments Stadium. Playing 360 Scarborough the 15s bowed out 1-2. Falling behind to an early double in the 6th and 13th minutes they managed to half the deficit just after Half Time through Jacko. Coach Pearson said on the tie that, ‘the boys left the pitch tired and had put in a valiant effort especially in the Second Half’. Orange Army Owner James Howard added, ‘[it was] a great effort to see them get this far [into the competition] and I’m super proud of the lads’.

The Under 14 Lions visited Ossett coming away with a 4-0 win. Goals from Noah who got two, plus one from Matthew and Zach. Their Players of The Match were Louis, Noah, and Riley. ‘A very gritty performance in a close game up until the final quarter of an hour’.

Brighouse Town made the shortest of short trips to play an Under 7 match versus Brighouse Juniors. It was a weekend which also saw our Under 10 Boys host Greetland, whilst the Under 10 Green Girls were away at Tingley; as were the Under 10 Red Girls travelling to Crosssleys.

The Junior teams came away from this weekend’s matchdays with a 100% record! Wins for for the U14 Lions and Tigers, both U15 boys, and U16 girls. It was also a weekend that saw matches for our U8 girls and the U10 boys.

The Under 15 boys progressed in JPL Cup after overcoming Ellougton Blackburn (from Hull) at home. Two goals in eight first half minutes from ‘Jacko’ on 31 and the other from Archie after 39 saw the hosts in the driving seat. Ellougton pulled one back on 70, but the boys held out. Brighouse’s ‘Keeeper was a hero also after being called upon to save a last minute penalty! Brighouse Town U15 2-1 Ellougton Blackburn (Hull). Our other U15 side beat Low Moor 2-0 with goals from Callum and Sohan wrapping up the league season described as good overall by the Coaches.

A slightly slow start to the U8 Girls game this morning saw Calverley take an early lead, but that was soon put right with some well worked goals. The game for Brighouse with a real mix of goals from different areas and some solid, strong defending at the other end when it was needed.

The introduction of an extra player for Calverley in the second half didn’t phase our girls who stuck to the game plan and kept going despite the best efforts of the Calverley keeper who had a brilliant game for them. Good communication between the girls and lots of energy right through to the end of the game got the reward it deserved.

Thought every girl was brilliant today, but special mention for Ashley for the goal where she dribbled past pretty much every Calverley player before finishing in the bottom corner. Our U10 Boys also travelled to Crossleys where they turned in a fantastic performance.

Thornhill 2-8 U16 Girls. A dominant display sees the 16s come away with a win and another +6 GD. 4 Goals for Rakiya and then one each from Vaega, Evie, Katie-Mae, and Thea.

The U14 Lions also got eight this weekend in their home tie versus Gomersal Cleckheaton. A hat-trick from Alfie W, two from Jack Henry, and one each from Alfie B and Elliott plus an own goal complete the scoring. It was also a match in which the Lions kept a clean sheet.

The U14 Tigers beat Liversedge 5-3 at home with goals coming via a brace each for Lucas and Mackenzie, and one from Jed. Players of The Match were Nieve, Mia, and Summer.

The U10 Boys entertained White Rose with their Players of The Match being Archie and Freddie. A fantastic performance against one of the best teams in their league.

The U14 Lions hosted Lepton with two Lions players registering hat-tricks in an 8-0 win. The trebles were scored by Jack Henry and Noah with Matthew and Jake adding the other two. Players of The Match were Jack Henry, Jake, Matthew, and Louis.

The U14 Tigers also clocked up a big home win that again saw two Brighouse players hitting hat-tricks this time versus Stanningley. Hat-tricks each from Will T-S and Jed P, Mackenzie H got two, and Ewan K added the other in the 9-1 victory.

The U14 Greens lost 2-1 against a strong Pontefract Wildcats in the Cup. The stand out players were Eloise and Olivia with Emily scoring the goal for Brighouse.

The U14 Oranges had a double header against Wigton winning both matches. Brighouse won the first game 6-2 with goals from Katie S who got two, and then further scores from Scarlet S, Nieve C, Mia T, and an own goal.

The U15s finished top of their JPL Trophy group. Winning all three matches scoring 11 and only conceding 2, they now progress to the regional knockouts. The third match of the group saw Brighouse face Pro Elite where they ran out 3-0 winners. Oscar scored after three minutes, Jimmy on ten, with Max adding the third in the 50th.

The U16s were in JPL Trophy action. Having played out a 1-1 home draw last week versus Halifax Town they lost 1-2 to Team 780 this weekend.

We begin this weekend’s roundup with our Under 8s who had another brilliant team performance Saturday. Lots of hard work, communication, and good decisions with the ball. Credit to opponents Calverley who never gave up and got some reward for their effort in the last quarter as our girls started to tire.

Under 10 boys welcomed Crossley Juniors to the Yorkshire Payments Stadium. The team have, “…had a series of good performances that have built over the past few weeks” says 10s Coach Simon.

Both Under 14 boys teams remained unbeaten in away ties this weekend with the Lions drawing 2-2 at Almondbury thanks to goals from Jack Henry and Alfie W with three Players of the Match being Logan, Jake and Elliot. The Tigers won 6-2 at Norristhorpe thanks to a hat-trick from Will Tidswell-Smith and a goal apiece from Lucas Dawson, Alfie Brown, and Sam Peacock. Their Players of the Match were Annie Costello, Franco Rothwell, and Jack Scott.

The U14 Orange Girls lost a home double header versus a well organised Greetland side. Orange are still league leaders however and, “Will be looking to put the result behind them next week against Wigton Moor” says 14s Coach Emma Dobson.

The U15 Boys had a home JPL fixture running out 4-2 winners over Elsecar Main. The 15s took a 3-0 lead into half time thanks to a seven minute hat-trick from Max, goals coming in the 31st, 35th, and 38th minutes. Elsecar grabbed one back a minute into the second half and another on the hour mark. Brighouse however regained a two goal advantage when Archie netted in the 78th.

The 16s were also hosts, this in a JPL Cup game against near neighbours Halifax Town. The result a 1-1 draw the Cup is currently a group stage at present with the final game of said group next Saturday.

Both U16 Girls teams were also in action with a 5-1 home win over Marsden for one. Two goals for Millie and others from Katie-May, Thea, and Vaega with the goals for Brighouse.

Having won 5-3 last week versus Thackley Blizzards The U16 Girl Green travelled to Ryburn where there was no Cup ‘hangover’ for Brighouse. Two goals apiece for Fiona and Rhiannon with goals from Anaya and Mia ensured a 6-0 League victory. A dominant performance saw the girls 3-0 up at half time. As the pressure carried on into the second half the team added those further three goals. The 16s are back in Cup action this coming weekend.

The Orange Army had several junior teams in action over the weekend and here are the results including a debuting side.

Under 7 Girls:

Earlier in the week club welcomed Andrew Bottomley who became the coach of the new squad. Bottomley was happy to see his players come together and play in that first friendly.

Under 14 Girls (Greens):

Brighouse Town 3-0 Guiseley

Coach Chris Allan particularly pleased with the keeping of another clean sheet for the Greens.

Under 15 Boys:

Brighouse Town 4-1 Worksop Town

Brighouse opened the scoring in the 25th minute through Beau and went into the break leading by that single goal. Worksop equalised earlier in the second half before two goals from Ozzy in the 65th and 73rd minutes and another from Max ten minutes later made the game safe.

Under 14 Lions:

Hepworth 0-8 Lions

Alfie W and Jack Henry both grabbed a hat trick each with Noah and Elliot completing the scoring. Also a special mention for the new Goalkeeper Logan who settled in well.

Players of The Match – Alfie W, Jack Henry and Zach H.

Under 14 Tigers:

Tigers 7-1 Hebden Bridge

Will Tidswell-Smith scoring 5 goals for the hosts with others goals coming from Jed Pearson and an own goal.

Players of The Match – Will Tidswell-Smith, Jed Pearson and Sam Peacock

Under 15 Boys:

Brighouse Town 5-2 Northwram

Goals from Gise x2 and a goal apiece from Callum, Connor and Joshua.

Under 16 Boys:

Yorkshire Elite 2-4 Brighouse Town

From 2-0 at half time Brighouse showed grit and character to turn the result on its head in the JPL.

Under 16 Girls (Orange):

Brighouse Town 0-1 West End Terriers

“A below par performance”.

Under 16 Girls (Green):

Under 16 Shield: Brighouse Town 5-3 Thackley Blizzards

Two goals from Poppy and one each for Fiona, Jaymar, and Shelby saw Brighouse win a hard-fought match against a higher division side. The result was despite going a goal down the side dug in, played our football, and took control of the game running out 5-3 winners. Into the hat for the next round!