Pontefract Collieries and Bradford PA meet on Saturday, Dec 26 at 4:00 PM with both clubs firmly in the mix for the European places in the Northern Premier League – East Division. Bradford PA hold the advantage but neither side can afford to drop points.

Pontefract Collieries come into this fixture in good form (3W 1D 1L recently). Bradford PA, meanwhile, arrive in red-hot form (5W from last 5) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks. Pontefract Collieries head into this on the back of a defeat, while Bradford PA arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Pontefract Collieries a slight edge, but Bradford PA are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.