Hallam extended their winless run in the Northern Premier League East after suffering a defeat at the hands of Garforth Town. The Miners remain without a league victory since their recent promotion to the division, as Garforth secured a confident second-half performance to claim the three points.

The match, played on Saturday at Garforth’s home ground, saw Hallam face additional challenges with a depleted squad and the absence of their long-serving captain Dan Coupland, who recently announced a footballing sabbatical. Despite these setbacks, Hallam matched Garforth throughout a goalless first half, demonstrating resilience in defence and midfield.

However, the home side’s strengths became evident after the interval, with their pace on the wings causing significant problems for Hallam’s backline. Harris Eggleston emerged as a key figure for Garforth, netting two goals that provided the foundation for their victory. Between Eggleston’s strikes, substitute Ronni McGrath added a third, sealing a comfortable win for Garforth Town.

This result deepens Hallam’s ongoing struggle in their NPL East campaign, as the club continues to search for its first league victory since stepping up to the higher level. Garforth Town, in contrast, showed improved form and capitalized on Hallam’s weakened squad to boost their position in the standings.