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

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

PICTURE SPECIAL: Pontefract Collieries open NPL season with big win

By Tony Harber

Sports reporter

Published 15th Aug 2022, 12:02 GMT

Updated 15th Aug 2022, 12:02 GMT

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.

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Pontefract Collieries' new striker Gavin Allott chases after the ball. Picture: Scott Merrylees Photo: Scott Merrylees

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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.

9. Pontefract Collieries v Grimsby Borough

10. Pontefract Collieries v Grimsby Borough

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