Farsley Celtic face a midweek trip to Norfolk to face high-flying King’s Lynn Town at The Walks.

The Celts head into the fixture off the back of a 2-0 defeat to Darlington in the first of five fixtures to be held at Buxton’s Tarmac Silverlands Stadium. Pav Singh’s side put in a valiant effort against the Quakers in challenging circumstances and will come into this midweek clash encouraged by the spirit shown from the squad.

They face their former boss in Adam Lakeland who has King’s Lynn sitting strongly in third in the National League North after a strong start to the season. Farsley will go into the fixture as underdogs with the long trip not playing to their advantage, but Pav Singh still has a strong belief in his squad.

Singh spoke about his anticipation for the fixture, saying: “Today, we embark on an early departure from The Citadel as we travel to King’s Lynn, where we’ll face our former manager Adam Lakeland and his side.

“I’ve always held admiration for Lakey, he’s a proven leader at this level and has rightly earned his place working full-time in the game. This match presents a challenge, but we’re approaching it with optimism and carrying some key positives from our recent performance against Darlington.”

Speaking on the availability of his squad for the clash, Singh said: “While a few players will return to the lineup, we’re still feeling the strain of limited numbers.

DJ, Dylan, and Darren are all managing knocks, yet Darren’s commitment is unwavering as he continues to push through. The embargo’s delay has prevented us from adding four key players we had lined up, which sets us back in terms of depth.

“Nevertheless, we’ll work with what we have, and the squad’s resilience remains strong.”

Singh also paid tribute to the staff and squad for their commitment, saying: “A heartfelt thank you goes out to Sokii from analysis and Megan for standing steadfast in the dugout with me last Saturday. As challenging as times are, they have shown what loyalty and dedication look like. It’s in tough moments like these that you see who truly stands with you.

“When the going gets tough, the tough get going.”

“Times like this call for us to dig deep and stay grounded in our core principles. I can’t lie, hearing the song ‘When the Going Gets Tough’ play on the car radio recently felt like a reminder to keep moving forward.

“This period has been a reflective one for me, reminding me of the importance of staying adaptable with our methods and clear with our goals, even as challenges arise. My commitment to our values and vision remains firm; we won’t allow setbacks to define us or divert us from what we’re striving for.”

Pav also added: “Now more than ever, it’s essential to maintain our focus and not let external distractions pull us off course. We’re here to achieve something significant, not only as a team but for each player’s individual journey in football. The road may demand adaptation, but my faith in this group is unwavering. Each one of you is here with purpose, and my support is resolute as we push forward together.

“It’s about much more than what happens on the pitch. It’s about growth, resilience, and building a team that embodies unity and ambition. I’m proud of the strides we’re making, both in our play and in our development as a team and individuals.”

TEAM NEWS

Numerous players will face late fitness tests ahead of tonight’s fixture with Singh looking to field as strong a squad as possible.

KING’S LYNN TOWN

The Linnets are one of the favourites for automatic promotion in this year’s National League North and they’re well on course to achieve that this season as they sit 3rd in the table, two points behind 2nd and 3rd placed Chorley and Scunthorpe United. Lakeland’s side did suffer a 2-1 defeat to Chorley at the weekend; that being their first loss in the league since the start of September.

LAST TIME OUT

The two sides couldn’t be separated last season, both fixtures ending in goalless draws as King’s Lynn and Farsley managed to avoid the drop.

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