Results

Club Friendly List 07/23 18:45 - Eccleshill United v Ripon City AFC W 4-0
Club Friendly List 07/20 13:00 - Eccleshill United v Harrogate Railway L 0-1
Club Friendly List 07/16 18:45 - Eccleshill United v Bradford - CANC
Club Friendly List 07/13 14:00 - Bradford P A v Eccleshill United D 1-1
Club Friendly List 07/09 18:45 - Eccleshill United v Farsley Celtic L 0-3
Club Friendly List 07/06 14:00 - Steeton AFC v Eccleshill United W 0-3
Club Friendly List 07/02 18:45 - Eccleshill United v Shelley Community Football Club W 3-1
Club Friendly List 07/26 18:30 - Eccleshill United v Bradford W 3-2
England County League 08/11 18:45 - AFC Mansfield v Eccleshill United D 0-0
Club Friendly List 07/16 18:30 - Eccleshill United v Bradford L 1-2
Club Friendly List 07/02 18:45 - Eccleshill United v Farsley Celtic L 0-5
Club Friendly List 07/17 18:30 1 Eccleshill United v Farsley Celtic L 1-3

Eccleshill United Football Club is a football club based in Keighley, West Yorkshire, England. They are currently members of the Northern Counties East League Premier Division and play at Cougar Park.

History

The club was established before World War II but was disbanded due to the war. After reforming in 1948, they were members of the Bradford Amateur League in the 1950s. The club won the Bradford Amateur League Cup in 1961–62, and later moved up to the West Riding County Amateur League, reaching the Premier Division in 1972 and winning the league in 1976–77. In 1982 the club applied to join the Northern Counties East League, but were rejected. The 1984–85 season saw the club win the Bradford & District Senior Cup, and at the end of the season the club were accepted into Division Three of the Northern Counties East League after making improvements to their ground. The following season saw the club retain the Bradford & District Senior Cup.

At the end of the 1985–86 season Division Three was abolished and Eccleshill were moved up to Division Two. They finished as runners-up in 1986–87 and were promoted to Division One. Despite only finishing fifth in 1990–91, they were promoted to the Premier Division. The club spent three seasons in the Premier Division before being relegated at the end of the 1993–94 season. After winning Division One in 1996–97, the club were promoted back to the Premier Division. In 2008–09 they finished bottom of the Premier Division and were relegated back to Division One. The club won the West Riding County Challenge Cup in 2013–14. The 2017–18 season saw them finish fourth in Division One, qualifying for the promotion play-offs. After beating Shirebrook Town 4–2 after extra time in the semi-finals, they defeated Grimsby Borough 3–2 in the final, earning promotion to the Premier Division.

In 2025 the club was purchased by the owners of Keighley Cougars rugby league club, the club already having agreed to play at Cougar Park in Keighley.

Eccleshill United Football Club is a semi-professional soccer team based in Eccleshill, a suburb of Bradford, West Yorkshire, England. Founded in 1974, the club has a rich history and a strong community presence, competing in the Northern Counties East Football League. Known for their vibrant red and white colors, Eccleshill United has built a reputation for fostering local talent and promoting youth development through their academy system.

The team plays its home matches at the Eccleshill United Sports Club, where passionate fans gather to support their players. The club's ethos emphasizes teamwork, dedication, and a commitment to the local community, making it a beloved institution in the area. With a focus on competitive spirit and sportsmanship, Eccleshill United continues to strive for success on the pitch while nurturing the next generation of soccer stars.