Northern Counties East League Predictions with Joe Skelton of Match Days & Steve's Football Away Days

Northern Counties East League Predictions with Joe Skelton of Match Days & Steve's Football Away Days




As we look forward to the start of the Northern Counties East League. I am joined by 2 Youtube channels who take a keen interest in this league. Joe Skelton from Match Days & Steve's Football Away Days. 


Joe doing some of his fantastic work. 

See this flag out at a game, Steve will be there

Premier Division

Winners

JS; My winners of the NCEL Prem is Emley AFC. I think it’s their time to go back up after missing out last season to a good North Ferriby side. 

SFAD; Tadcaster Albion

PL2NL; Emley AFC, 3rd last season. Kept most of their squad and added in some real quality in the likes of Nathan Curtis & Will Norcross adding to an already dangerous attacking threat. 

Promoted

JS; Promoted will be Hallam FC. They had a good first season I think they will kick on now. 

SAFD; Rossington Main

PL2NL; Rossington Main. Back to back promotions for me. The experience in the spine of their team with Greg Young, Brad Grayson and the lethal Ross Hannah up front. 


Dark Horses

JS; A dark horse Campion, a great season winning Div1 by a canter and they could be a top 6 side 

SAFD; Maltby Main

PL2NL; Maltby Main, 13th least season. Always a hard place to go as a visiting side and they've added some step 5 quality in the off season. I see them finishing in the top 8 this season. 

Player(s) to watch

SAFD; Ross Hannah at Rossington & Matt Reay at Maltby Main

PL2NL; Sam Kay at Tadcaster, Was outstanding for Staveley MW last season and i fully expect him to step up to step 5 football with ease. 

Division 1

Winners

JS; Winners of Div1 will be Retford United. A great season last season they will kick on again like Hallam. 

SAFD; Harrogate Railway

PL2NL; I can't look past Shirebrook Town. They have had an outstanding summer with their recruitment and expect them to be the team to beat. 


Promoted

JS; Promoted will be Harrogate Railway. They have had 2 shots at it and failed, I think it will be their time to go up. 

SAFD; Parkgate FC

PL2NL; Will be one of 3 come the end of the season for me. I might be henching my bets here but itll be one of Harrogate Railway, Wakefield AFC or Retford United to go up via the playoffs.

Dark Horses

JS; Dark horse will be Shirebrook. Brought in some real quality this season. A team to watch out for.

SAFD; Louth Town

PL2NL; Some would say at team coming up from step 7 and finishing in the the playoff spots is a dark horse season, however for the league Retford United are a big club coming into the division. Maybe not a dark horse but will absolutely kick on and do very well this season. 

Player(s) to watch

SAFD; Jordan Smith at Louth Town & Ross Duggan at Parkgate

PL2NL; Nat Watson at Shirebrook. Step 3 quality player who will run every game he plays in given the chance.

Agree or disagree with some of our predictions? Let us know by starting a discussion on the tweet of this blog. Let us know who your picks are for the above. 

A big thank you to both Joe & Steve for taking the time to give me their predictions ahead of what will be a thrilling NCEL season. Check out their Youtube channels and subscribe. 

Steve's Football Away Days https://youtube.com/@footballawaydays7248

Until the next one,

Peace,

Luke@PL2NL