Holker Old Boys

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

Current Position: Season not started yet

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Current Form: Season not started yet

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Last Six Matches:

Date Opponent Score
No Matches Found

Next Six Matches:

Date Opponent K.O.
26/07/25Nelson (H)15:00
02/08/25Fulwood Amateurs (A)15:00
09/08/25Steeton (H)15:00
16/08/25Darwen FC (H)15:00
23/08/25Ryton & Crawcrook Albion (H)15:00
30/08/25MSB Woolton (A)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 26/07/25NelsonH15:00 
Sat 02/08/25Fulwood AmateursA15:00 
Sat 09/08/25SteetonH15:00 
Sat 16/08/25Darwen FCH15:00 
Sat 23/08/25Ryton & Crawcrook AlbionH15:00 
  (The Isuzu FA Vase 1Q)
Sat 30/08/25MSB WooltonA15:00 
TBCEuxton VillaA 
  (The Macron Cup 1)
TBCBacup BoroughA 
  (The Edward Case Cup 1 N)

Fixtures & Results

Date Opposition KO/Score
Sat 26/07/25Nelson (H) 15:00
Sat 02/08/25Fulwood Amateurs (A) 15:00
Sat 09/08/25Steeton (H) 15:00
Sat 16/08/25Darwen FC (H) 15:00
Sat 23/08/25Ryton & Crawcrook Albion (H) 15:00
(The Isuzu FA Vase 1Q)
Sat 30/08/25MSB Woolton (A) 15:00
TBCEuxton Villa (A)
(The Macron Cup 1)
TBCBacup Borough (A)
(The Edward Case Cup 1 N)

Squad Members

Player Name Appearances Goals Reds Yellows Mom
Matthew Bailey00000
Callum Baynes00000
Tyler Chester00000
Brandon Collins00000
Luke Davey00000
Tom Dawson00000
Max Dixon00000
Dylan Ellis00000
Frankie Ellis00000
Callum Fawcett00000
Farryl Foster00000
Jamie Hodgson00000
Bradley Hubbold00000
Finley Martin00000
Jordan McGarry00000
Charlie McGladdery00000
Joseph McGladdery00000
Charlie McGlown00000
Harry Mellen00000
Luke Mitchell00000
Nathan Reid00000
David Round00000
Tyler Spence00000
Samuel Stephens00000
Kevin Watkin00000
Tyler Wood00000
Joshua Woodend00000

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
Matthew Bailey (GK)00
Callum Baynes00
Tyler Chester00
Brandon Collins00
Luke Davey00
Tom Dawson00
Max Dixon00
Dylan Ellis00
Frankie Ellis00
Callum Fawcett00
Farryl Foster00
Jamie Hodgson00
Bradley Hubbold00
Finley Martin (GK)00
Jordan McGarry00
Charlie McGladdery00
Joseph McGladdery00
Charlie McGlown (GK)00
Harry Mellen00
Luke Mitchell00
Nathan Reid00
David Round00
Tyler Spence00
Samuel Stephens (GK)00
Kevin Watkin00
Tyler Wood00
Joshua Woodend00

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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