Oakbank school's Under-16 football team is to represent West Yorkshire in a national knockout competition.

After reaching the final of the West Yorkshire schools cup, Oakbank take on Valley Comprehensive from Worksop, representing Nottinghamshire on Monday night at Thackley AFC's ground.

A total of 64 teams representing different regions are taking part in the Goodyear/Channel4 compettition.

The final of the competition is due to be held at Molineux, the home of Wolverhampton Wanderers FC.

The Oakbank team beat teams from throughout Bradford and Leeds districts to reach the national competition and will play in the final of the district championship in March.

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