Harlow Hill FC and Ripon City AFC progress in West Riding County FA Challenge Cup

Harlow Hill enjoyed a 3-1 home win over Pro Elite Bradford United in the third round of the West Riding County FA Challenge Cup.

The West Yorkshire League Premier Division high-flyers conceded first in Saturday’s clash at St John Fisher Catholic High School, but got back on terms before half-time when Brad Silvester nodded home a right-wing cross at the far post.

Hill then got their noses in front through ex-Harrogate Railway midfielder Lucas Umpleby, who finished from close range to make it 2-1.

And the result was rubber-stamped in the second period by substitute Tendai Machama, who sent Bradford’s goalkeeper the wrong way from the penalty spot as he calmly picked out the bottom corner.

Joe Manning was named man of the match following an impressive display.

Ripon City continued their impressive recent form, recording a fifth consecutive victory to secure their own place in round three.

Kyle Fox and Joe Gosling both bagged braces as the men from Mallorie Park thrashed Rimington 7-0 on home soil.

Elliot Gracey and Louis Jarvis were also on target, as was Jake Cockerill, who made his contribution after coming off the bench.

Fellow Premier Division outfit Knaresborough Town Reserves were unable to progress beyond the competition’s second round.

The Manse Lane outfit went down 4-2 on the road at Bardsey despite goals from Luke Stewart and the in-form Max Barnard.

Kirk Deighton Rangers are now five games without a win in all competitions after they were knocked out of the County Cup by Wortley.

The Division One promotion hopefuls lost out 2-1, with Harley Lambert netting their goal after 27 minutes.

Boroughbridge played out a 2-2 draw with Oxenhope Recreation at Aldborough Road, but went on to lose the tie on penalties.

Jamira Adams and Matthew Coles struck for the hosts before they went on to suffer a 4-2 defeat in the shoot-out.