...season Nelson finished 2nd bottom of Div 2 & were relegated. In 1931 they lost their League status altogether & folded in 1936. Reformed in 1946, they now play in NW Counties League. Barnsley’s record against Nelson therefore remains played 2, lost 1, drawn 1. #BarnsleyFC #NelsonFC

Otd in 1924, for the 2nd week running Barnsley played Nelson FC, promoted from Div 3N the previous season as Champions. The game at Oakwell the previous weekend was a 0-0 draw but despite the Reds leading 3-1, Nelson came back to win 4-3 this time. At the end of the.. 1/2 #BarnsleyFC #NelsonFC

Photo of the locked gates at Nelson's Victoria Park

Tried to escape Burnley's Mansfield friendly by visiting the other Victoria Park (not Dingwall) yesterday. Games was off, so I still had to watch the second half capitulation. More images on site:
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Victoria ... https://l.prry.uk/snaps/2026-02-15-victoria-park/