Gavin Allott celebrates scoring Pontefract Collieries' second goal against Grimsby Borough. Picture Scott MerryleesGavin Allott celebrates scoring Pontefract Collieries' second goal against Grimsby Borough. Picture Scott Merrylees
Gavin Allott celebrates scoring Pontefract Collieries' second goal against Grimsby Borough. Picture Scott Merrylees

PICTURE SPECIAL: Pontefract Collieries open NPL season with big win

Pontefract Collieries opened their season in the Pitching In Northern Premier League East with victory when they took on Grimsby Borough – and photographer Scott Merrylees was there to capture the action.

Colls ran out convincing 4-0 winners with Joe Lumsden hitting a hat-trick and a further goal coming from Gavin Allott.

Ponte are in action again tomorrow night (Tuesday) when they take on Hebburn Town, kick-off 7.45pm. It is now a home game after being switched when originally being scheduled to take place in the North East.