Saturday 25th April 2026 | Austin Ainsworth Wakefield AFC stepped into uncharted territory on Saturday, as they travelled to face Worsbrough Bridge Athletic in The NCEL Division One promotion play-off final. On what was a victory for both clubs before a ball was even kicked – and a victory for the wider footballing pyramid – […]
Falcons Fall At Final Hurdle, As Worsbrough Bridge Seal Promotion Read More
Saturday 18th April 2026 | Austin Ainsworth Saturday was the day everyone with an interest in the NCEL Division One had been waiting for, as – for Wakefield AFC at least – a promotion play-off semi-final came around for the fourth season in succession. The Falcons have been here before, but so far have stumbled
Weight Of History Lifted As Wakefield AFC Dare To Dream Read More
Saturday 11th April 2026 | Austin Ainsworth The NCEL Division One regular season drew to a close for Wakefield AFC on Saturday, with an away trip to seventh placed Route One Rovers. The Falcons went into the weekend still in second place, safe in the knowledge their place in the play-offs had long-since been secured,
Play-Offs Await, As Wakefield End Season In Style Read More
Saturday 28th March 2026 | Austin Ainsworth Although Wakefield’s play-off position is now secure and – with Dearne & District confirmed as worthy NCEL Division One winners – any hope of a late title push long gone; it is still all to play for for The Falcons in the league, who faced two real tests
Play-offs Secured, But Work Still To Do For Wakefield AFC Read More
Saturday 14th March 2026 | Austin Ainsworth It’s been nothing but positive momentum for Wakefield AFC in the NCEL Division one, with a run of 17 games unbeaten and nine successive wins seeing them head into the closing stages of the season sitting second in the league with what was almost becoming a comfortable gap
Wakefield’s Run Comes To An End In Disappointing Week Read More
Saturday 7th March 2026 | Austin Ainsworth On a run of 16 NCEL Division One games unbeaten and eight consecutive wins, Wakefield AFC returned to league action at home to Doncaster City on Saturday. Only another win would do for The Falcons, who still retain a slither of hope of catching leaders Dearne & District
Another Week, Another Win As Wakefield’s Dominance Continues Read More
To our Friends, Staff, and Fans, Hope you’re all well. We’re into the final stretch of the season and thought it was time for a comprehensive update. Let’s get straight to it as we have a lot to cover. What is Wakefield AFC Today I want us to step back for a moment and appreciate
Wakefield AFC Spring Update Read More
Tuesday 24th February 2026 | Austin Ainsworth Second placed Wakefield AFC only had one NCEL Division One game to contend with last week, a Tuesday evening trip to seventh placed Club Thorne Colliery preceding a free weekend in which they would watch their promotion-chasing rivals tighten things up at the top of the league by
No Sign Of A Stumble For Wakefield, As Impressive Run Continues Read More
Saturday 21st February 2026 | Austin Ainsworth Wakefield AFC had the rare luxury of a Saturday afternoon, 15:00PM kick-off at The Hunters Stadium this past week; a new home that has become – excusing the pun – a happy hunting ground for The Falcons this season, but one in which they have had to get
Wakefield Show No Signs Of A Slip-Up, As Selby Sent Home Empty-Handed Read More
Friday 13th February 2026 | Austin Ainsworth Wakefield AFC returned to NCEL Division One action on Friday night, as they welcomed Crowle Colts to The Hunters Stadium for a clash under the lights. Looking to make it six wins in a row, Wakefield were no doubt licking their lips at the prospect of facing Crowle
Wakefield Survive Second Half Scare To Clinch Another Three Points Read More
