Champions secure new home

4 Jul 2017 By David Watters

EVO-STIK League South champions Shaw Lane AFC are moving in with Athersley Recreation for the upcoming 2017-18 campaign.

The Ducks - preparing to play at the highest level in their history in the EVO-STIK League's top flight - have agreed a deal to share the Sheerien Park home of the Northern Counties East League club.

After amassing 102 points to win promotion to the EVO-STIK League Premier, Craig Elliott’s side were forced to look for a new home this summer after their groundshare deal with Barnsley Rugby Union Club came to end by mutual agreement.

Despite their nomadic existence in recent years, the Barnsley-based club has secured four promotions in the past five seasons. With Shaw Lane playing at a higher level than their Step 5 hosts, NCEL officials have confirmed that their EVO-STIK League fixtures will take precedence when this season's fixtures are scheduled and in the event of any cup clashes next term.

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