Emley AFC

🌸🌿 Emley Open Gardens 2026 🌿🌸

Step inside some of the most beautiful private gardens in the West Yorkshire countryside!

📅 Saturday 20 & Sunday 21 June 2026
⏰ 11am – 4pm
📍 Emley, Huddersfield

Explore approximately 12 stunning gardens, all within easy walking distance of St. Michael’s Church. Whether you love wildlife-friendly planting, colourful borders, roses, water features, or simply enjoy garden inspiration, there’s something for everyone.

🎺 Enjoy performances from Emley Brass Band outside the church on Sunday.
🍰 Home-made refreshments
🥂 Prosecco bar
🎨 Sculpture exhibition
🛍️ Craft sale
🌱 Quality plant sales at bargain prices

Many gardens are wheelchair accessible, and most are dog-friendly, so bring the whole family along! 🐾

🎟️ Tickets
£6 on the day | £5 in advance (by 19 June)
Under 16s go free with an accompanying adult.

All proceeds support St. Michael’s Church, Emley.

Advance tickets and programmes available from Emley Premier Village Shop (1–19 June), or on the day from St. Michael’s Church.

Emley AFC are proudly sponsoring this event. ⚽️👏

Come along, be inspired, and enjoy a wonderful weekend in Emley 🌺🌳

More information: https://www.opengardens.co.uk/open_gardens.php?id=1439

NPL East | Team of the season 👏

Congratulations to Jack Cowgill, Harry Sheppeard and Hayden Lindley on being named in the Northern Premier Division One East Team of The Season!

They all played vital roles in our push for promotion, and we look forward to welcoming them back to the Fantastic Media Welfare Ground for the 2026/2027 season.

***4PM UPDATE: ALL HOME SPONSORSHIPS SOLD. 6 x AWAY TO GO***

We are almost there. Thank-you to these legends who have shown their support for the squad and management next season.

If you want to get your name on the list, there are 6 sponsorships remaining: https://shop.emleyafc.co.uk/product/player-sponsorship/

Andy and Joanna Gray

Brian Walker

Dan Brownhill

Eric Sykes

footballflags9.co.uk

G27 Hair & Beauty

GMES

Hardcastle Family

Ian Littlewood

John Leach & Libby Boothroyd

Kirkstall Crusaders

Knowl Club

Livlie Creations

Liz Skelton

Open Control

Paul Braham

Paul Dowse

Paula Turner

Richard Pennie

Richard Poulain

Rexhep Ejupi

RMP Groundcare

Robert & Tom Stabler

Skelmanthorpe United Junior Football Club

Storm Ventilation Supplies Ltd

Tuesday Club

Will Bagley

Can we get every player & coach sponsored before England kick off? ⚽️🌎🏆

Player sponsorship is one of the simplest ways supporters can back the club and show the lads they've got our support ahead of our biggest season in decades.

Home or Away sponsorship – £50
Both – £100

Several familiar faces and new signings are still available. At the moment, the remaining sponsorships add up to £1,000.

That's £1,000 that goes straight back into supporting the club, the squad and the season ahead.

No big sponsorship package.
No sales pitch.
Just supporters backing the people representing our club.

Check who is still up for grabs and show your support: https://shop.emleyafc.co.uk/product/player-sponsorship

Thanks to those who have already sponsored a player.

With about 30 hours to kick off, we've almost sold every home player sponsorship with a handful of away options remaining.

Aaron Haswell (Away only)
Bailey Thompson (Away only)
Charlie Barks (Away only)
Diego DeGirolamo (Away only)
Ellis Farrar (Away only)
Gabby Johnson (Away only)
Isaac Baldwin (Away only)
Lawrence Sorhaindo (Home and Away)
Ben Walker (Away only)

Can we get every player & coach sponsored before England kick off? ⚽️🌎🏆

Player sponsorship is one of the simplest ways supporters can back the club and show the lads they've got our support ahead of our biggest season in decades.

Home or Away sponsorship – £50
Both – £100

Several familiar faces and new signings are still available. At the moment, the remaining sponsorships add up to £1,000.

That's £1,000 that goes straight back into supporting the club, the squad and the season ahead.

No big sponsorship package.
No sales pitch.
Just supporters backing the people representing our club.

Check who is still up for grabs and show your support: https://shop.emleyafc.co.uk/product/player-sponsorship

Thanks to those who have already sponsored a player.

Sponsor Emley AFC for the 2026/27 Season

With a range of sponsorship opportunities available to suit different budgets and marketing objectives, there has never been a better time to align your business with Emley AFC.

✨ Shed End Advertising (Pitch-Facing) – £1,500
One of the most prominent advertising locations at the Fantastic Media Welfare Ground.

If you want your business to be seen, this is the place to be.

Benefits include:

* Prime pitch-facing advertising position
* Visibility to supporters throughout the season
* Exposure at a ground that welcomed over 12,500 attendees last season

✨ Media & Video Sponsor – £2,000
Maximise your brand exposure through Emley AFC’s growing digital platforms.

Package highlights:

* Brand integration across social media content
* Exposure through Emley AFC’s multiple channels
* Access to a highly engaged audience of more than 22,000 followers
* Association with content generating in excess of 10 million views per season

Ideal for businesses seeking consistent, high-impact digital visibility.

✨Team Sheet Sponsor – £1,000
Keep your business front and centre throughout the season.

This package includes:

* Your company featured on the back of every home match programme
* PA announcements at home fixtures
* Branding on team sheet social media posts for both home and away matches

A great way to maintain regular visibility with supporters both at the ground and online.

For more information or to secure your sponsorship package, contact Emley AFC today and become part of the club’s journey this season. 👏

View our sponsorship brochure
sponsor.emleyafc.co.uk

Or email us for more information
[email protected]

The lads World Cup Predictions (Part 2)

Can we get every player & coach sponsored before England kick off? ⚽️🌎🏆

Player sponsorship is one of the simplest ways supporters can back the club and show the lads they've got our support ahead of our biggest season in decades.

Home or Away sponsorship – £50
Both – £100

Several familiar faces and new signings are still available. At the moment, the remaining sponsorships add up to £1,000.

That's £1,000 that goes straight back into supporting the club, the squad and the season ahead.

No big sponsorship package.
No sales pitch.
Just supporters backing the people representing our club.

Check who is still up for grabs and show your support: https://shop.emleyafc.co.uk/product/player-sponsorship

Thanks to those who have already sponsored a player.

We’re delighted to confirm that all of our management team, coaches and staff have committed to another season with Emley AFC. 🙌

Continuity, commitment and ambition remain at the heart of the club as we prepare for an exciting new challenge.

NPL Premier Division, here we come!

Richard Tracey - sponsored by Knowl Club, Mirfield
Steve Nicholson - sponsored by Andy & Joanna Gray
Richard Batley - sponsored by RMP Groundcare
Ben Walker - sponsored by Brian Walker

Goalkeeping coaches
David Walsh & Chris Brown sponsor them from £50 on via our club shop

Kit man
John Mason sponsored by RMP Groundcare

Physio
Richard Walker sponsored by RMP Groundcare

Laurence Sorhaindo is retained for a third season at Emley! 👏

Striker, Loz, has made 67 appearances across the last two seasons, scoring 15 goals and playing an important role for the Pewits.

We look forward to seeing him in pre-season.

Show your support and sponsor Sorhaindo for 2026/27 from £50 on our club shop

https://shop.emleyafc.co.uk/product/player-sponsorship/

We asked the lads for their World Cup predictions and here is what they had to say! We still have more to share (you don’t want to miss some of these predictions 😳😬) so keep an eye out for Part 2!