Holker Old Boys

FORMED
1936
MANAGER
Kevin Watkin and David Round (Joint)
GROUND
The Handmark Engineering Stadium
TWITTER
@HOBAFC

Current Position: 6th

P W D L F A Pts
5 2 1 2 11 5 7

Current Form: 4th

P W D L F A
6 3 1 2 13 5

Last Six Matches:

Date Opponent Score
30/08/25MSB Woolton (A)D 0-0
23/08/25Ryton & Crawcrook Albion (H)W 2-0
16/08/25Darwen FC (H)L 1-2
09/08/25Steeton (H)L 1-2
02/08/25Fulwood Amateurs (A)W 4-1
26/07/25Nelson (H)W 5-0

Next Six Matches:

Date Opponent K.O.
06/09/25Ashton Athletic (H)15:00
13/09/25Ashton Town (H)15:00
20/09/25Route One Rovers (H)15:00
26/09/25Euxton Villa (A)20:00
04/10/25Squires Gate (A)15:00
18/10/25Maine Road (H)15:00

Latest News:

Holker Old Boys First Division North Club of the Month Awards
Holker Old Boys have been presented with two awards for their Club of the Month wins
Holker Old Boys awarded Division One North Club of the Month for March
Kevin Watkin's side recognised for busy and impressive month
First Division North Club of the Month Presentation - February 2022
Holker Old Boys continue a fine season by collecting the First Division North Club of the Month award
First Division North Goalkeeper of the Month Presentation - February 2022
Samuel Stephens picks up his award from Geoff Wilkinson

Fixtures & Results

Date Opposition H/A K.O. Score Goalscorers
Sat 26/07/25Nelson H15:00W 5-0 Luke Davey (23)
Charlie McGladdery (42)
Charlie McGladdery (46)
Luke Mitchell (62)
Jamie Hodgson (80)
Sat 02/08/25Fulwood Amateurs A15:00W 4-1 Luke Davey (28)
Charlie McGladdery (42)
Luke Mitchell (71)
Jamie Hodgson (82)
Sat 09/08/25Steeton H15:00L 1-2 Farryl Foster (51)
Sat 16/08/25Darwen FC H15:00L 1-2 Charlie McGladdery (63)
Sat 23/08/25Ryton & Crawcrook Albion H15:00W 2-0 Charlie McGladdery (38)
Jamie Hodgson (76p)
  (The Isuzu FA Vase 1Q)
Sat 30/08/25MSB Woolton A15:00D 0-0
Sat 06/09/25Ashton AthleticH15:00 
Sat 13/09/25Ashton TownH15:00 
Sat 20/09/25Route One RoversH15:00 
  (The Isuzu FA Vase 2Q)
Fri 26/09/25Euxton VillaA20:00 
  (The Macron Cup 1)
Sat 04/10/25Squires GateA15:00 
Sat 18/10/25Maine RoadH15:00 
Sat 25/10/25DroylsdenA15:00 
Wed 29/10/25Bacup BoroughA20:00 
  (The Edward Case Cup 1 N)
Sat 01/11/25Bacup BoroughA15:00 
Sat 08/11/25AFC BlackpoolH15:00 
Sat 15/11/25MaghullH15:00 
Sat 22/11/25NelsonA15:00 
Sat 29/11/25Squires GateH15:00 
Sat 06/12/25Daisy HillH15:00 
Sat 13/12/25Darwen FCA15:00 
Fri 26/12/25GarstangH15:00 
Sat 03/01/26Ashton AthleticA15:00 
Sat 10/01/26ColneA15:00 
Sat 17/01/26MSB WooltonH15:00 
Sat 24/01/26Thornton CleveleysA15:00 
Sat 31/01/26Daisy HillA15:00 
Sat 07/02/26DroylsdenH15:00 
Sat 14/02/26MaghullA15:00 
Sat 21/02/26ColneH15:00 
Sat 28/02/26AFC BlackpoolA19:30 
Sat 07/03/26Maine RoadA15:00 
Sat 14/03/26Thornton CleveleysH15:00 
Sat 21/03/26Bacup BoroughH15:00 
Sat 28/03/26Ashton TownA15:00 
Sat 04/04/26Fulwood AmateursH15:00 
Mon 06/04/26GarstangA15:00 
Sat 11/04/26SteetonA15:00 

Fixtures & Results

Date Opposition KO/Score
Sat 26/07/25Nelson (H) W 5-0
Sat 02/08/25Fulwood Amateurs (A) W 4-1
Sat 09/08/25Steeton (H) L 1-2
Sat 16/08/25Darwen FC (H) L 1-2
Sat 23/08/25Ryton & Crawcrook Albion (H) W 2-0
(The Isuzu FA Vase 1Q)
Sat 30/08/25MSB Woolton (A) D 0-0
Sat 06/09/25Ashton Athletic (H) 15:00
Sat 13/09/25Ashton Town (H) 15:00
Sat 20/09/25Route One Rovers (H) 15:00
(The Isuzu FA Vase 2Q)
Fri 26/09/25Euxton Villa (A) 20:00
(The Macron Cup 1)
Sat 04/10/25Squires Gate (A) 15:00
Sat 18/10/25Maine Road (H) 15:00
Sat 25/10/25Droylsden (A) 15:00
Wed 29/10/25Bacup Borough (A) 20:00
(The Edward Case Cup 1 N)
Sat 01/11/25Bacup Borough (A) 15:00
Sat 08/11/25AFC Blackpool (H) 15:00
Sat 15/11/25Maghull (H) 15:00
Sat 22/11/25Nelson (A) 15:00
Sat 29/11/25Squires Gate (H) 15:00
Sat 06/12/25Daisy Hill (H) 15:00
Sat 13/12/25Darwen FC (A) 15:00
Fri 26/12/25Garstang (H) 15:00
Sat 03/01/26Ashton Athletic (A) 15:00
Sat 10/01/26Colne (A) 15:00
Sat 17/01/26MSB Woolton (H) 15:00
Sat 24/01/26Thornton Cleveleys (A) 15:00
Sat 31/01/26Daisy Hill (A) 15:00
Sat 07/02/26Droylsden (H) 15:00
Sat 14/02/26Maghull (A) 15:00
Sat 21/02/26Colne (H) 15:00
Sat 28/02/26AFC Blackpool (A) 19:30
Sat 07/03/26Maine Road (A) 15:00
Sat 14/03/26Thornton Cleveleys (H) 15:00
Sat 21/03/26Bacup Borough (H) 15:00
Sat 28/03/26Ashton Town (A) 15:00
Sat 04/04/26Fulwood Amateurs (H) 15:00
Mon 06/04/26Garstang (A) 15:00
Sat 11/04/26Steeton (A) 15:00

Squad Members

Player Name Appearances Goals Reds Yellows Mom
Emmanuel Allen-Burnett00000
Matthew Bailey40010
Callum Baynes30000
Tyler Chester00000
Brandon Collins0+40000
Luke Davey42001
Tom Dawson00000
Max Dixon0+20000
Dylan Ellis00000
Frankie Ellis00000
Callum Fawcett400-10
Farryl Foster3+11001
Sam Hayes0+10000
Jamie Hodgson42000
Bradley Hubbold10001
Freddie Lawton00000
Finley Martin00000
Jordan McGarry00000
Charlie McGladdery44010
Joseph McGladdery2+10100
Charlie McGlown00000
Harry Mellen00000
Luke Mitchell42020
Billy Moss00000
Nathan Reid00000
David Round00000
Tyler Spence40001
Samuel Stephens00000
Kevin Watkin0+10000
Tyler Wood30010
Joshua Woodend40000

Former Squad Members

Player Name Appearances Goals Reds Yellows Mom

Staff Members

Name
Gary Fawcett Committee Member
Joshua Jones Coach
Glen Ritchie Coach
David Round Coach / Physio
Gareth Smith Coach
Kevin Watkin Manager

Squad Members

Player Name Apps Goals
Emmanuel Allen-Burnett40
Matthew Bailey (GK)40
Callum Baynes30
Tyler Chester00
Brandon Collins0+40
Luke Davey42
Tom Dawson00
Max Dixon0+20
Dylan Ellis00
Frankie Ellis00
Callum Fawcett40
Farryl Foster3+11
Sam Hayes0+10
Jamie Hodgson42
Bradley Hubbold10
Freddie Lawton10
Finley Martin (GK)00
Jordan McGarry00
Charlie McGladdery44
Joseph McGladdery2+10
Charlie McGlown (GK)00
Harry Mellen00
Luke Mitchell42
Billy Moss42
Nathan Reid00
David Round00
Tyler Spence40
Samuel Stephens (GK)00
Kevin Watkin0+10
Tyler Wood30
Joshua Woodend40

Former Squad Members

Player Name Apps Goals

Staff Members

Name
Gary Fawcett Committee Member
Joshua Jones Coach
Glen Ritchie Coach
David Round Coach / Physio
Gareth Smith Coach
Kevin Watkin Manager

Matchday Information

Ground: The Handmark Engineering Stadium

Address: Rakesmoor Lane, Hawcoat, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria.

Postcode: LA14 4QB

Telephone: 01229 828176


Midweek Night: Tuesday

2025/26 Admission Prices: £5 Adults, £3 Concessions, U16s Free

Programme Price: Free (Digital)

Directions: M6 to junction 36, A590 to Barrow until you reach Kimberley-Clark Paper Mill. Turn 1st left into Bank Lane, signposted Hawcoat and Barrow Golf Club, At the T junction turn left into Rakesmoor Lane. Ground 200 yards on the right.


Nearest Railway: Barrow-in-Furness

Nearest Bus Route to Ground: Number 1 Bus from Barrow-in-Furness Town Centre to Hospital

Parking Facilities: Parking is available in the grounds car park

Ground Facilities: The ground is open up to an hour before kick off on match days. There is a bar serving hot drinks, cold drinks, alcohol & snacks pp (hot food on most Match days) - Toilets - SkySports & BT TV - Seating Stand - full pitch view from bar window - Dogs welcome

Additional Visitor Information:

Club Information

Legal Entity: Unincorporated


Ground: The Handmark Engineering Stadium

Address: Rakesmoor Lane, Hawcoat, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria.

Postcode: LA14 4QB

Telephone: 01229 828176


Website: http://www.hobafc.co.uk

Twitter: @HOBAFC


Registered Colours: Green Shirts, White Shorts, Green Socks

Registered Goalkeeper Colours: Purple Shirt, Purple Shorts, Purple Socks

Alternative Colours: Grey Shirts, Grey Shorts, White Socks

Alternative Goalkeeper Colours: Orange Shirt, Orange Shorts, Orange Socks


Secretary: Gary Fawcett

Chairman: Maurice Watkin

Manager: Kevin Watkin and David Round (Joint)

Programme Editor: Glen Ritchie

Committee / Directors: Maurice Watkin, David Smith, Alan Wilson, Julie Livingston, Paul Muspratt, John Squire, Paul Bones


County Affiliation: Lancashire FA

Year Formed: 1936

Record Attendance: 2,303 v F.C. United of Manchester 2005

Previous Leagues:

North Western League
West Lancashire League
Furness Premier League

Honours:

West Lancashire League Champions: 1986/87
Lancashire F.A. Amateur Shield Winners: 1988/89, 1990/91

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