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The last time we visited Sporting Khalsa was on 8th September 2018 and we were beaten 1-0.
Martin McIntosh had just been appointed as our new manager and the team was : 
1 Liam Mitchell, 2 Charlie Jemson, 3 Billy Bennett, 4 Chris Shaw, 5 Shaun Rickford, 6 Jordan Wheatley, 7 Elliott Reeves, 8 Kyle Dixon, 9 Malachi Lavelle-Moore, 10 Tim Hopkinson, 11 Jamie Walker. Subs :  12 Ryan Wheatley, 14 Ben Fairclough, 15 Ben Morris, 16 Elliott Hodgett-Young, 17 Jamie Hannis


 

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We all knew that this was going to be a tough game and Khalsa’s 2-1 win over Carlton last night serves as a reminder. 
Their home record is : P8, W4, D1, L3, F16, A12, Points 13. 
Khalsa have proved tough opposition in all four of their home games against promotion contenders, Carlton, Coleshill, Halesowen and Stamford. Although they have only beaten Carlton, the three defeats have all been by just a single goal : Coleshill 0-1, Halesowen 2-3 and Stamford 1-2.  

This is one of those games when our promotion rivals will be really hoping we slip up.

Khalsa will be motivated and given extra confidence after last night's win but we will be motivated too. We will be keen to avenge the early season defeat by Khalsa at the NMG. And as Duncan Payne said, we have a secret weapon, our fans. Make no mistake, players are motivated by the support they receive from fans, and especially at away matches. The bond between players, management, owners and fans has never been stronger. 


 

Last edited by Matchman (08/12/2021 11:23 AM)

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The Sporting Khalsa match is our halfway point in the season. We will have played Khalsa twice and every other team once except for Shepshed Dynamo. Our results so far have been outstanding and if we repeat them in the second half of the season we have a great chance of automatic promotion. 
At the Supporters Group meeting last night we spoke about the extra travelling distances if we are promoted and the need to increase fares on the Supporters bus. Also Mark Frost told us that work on the new floodlights is scheduled to start this Monday and fniished in time for the Stamford match. 


 

Last edited by Matchman (09/12/2021 1:10 PM)

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The weather forecast for Willenhall tomorrow is cold and wet but the good news is that Khalsa's ground offers plenty of cover and seating. Khalsa's normal gate is only around 150 so there will be loads of room under cover if there is rain so don't be put off from going. They are hoping for a 250 plus gate tomorrow.

    






I think It's going to be a tight game so let's get behind the team and enjoy another away day.


 

Last edited by Matchman (10/12/2021 7:35 PM)

UPDATES and PREDICTIONS 
Sat 11th November  2021 
 
Football League
Derby County 0 Blackpool 0 DRAW
Swansea  City 0 Nottingham Forest 0 DRAW
Mansfield Town 0 Salford City 0 HOME
 
National League 
Grimsby Town 0 Chesterfield 0 DRAW
Notts County 0 Southend 0 HOME
 
National League North
Alfreton Town 0 Gloucester City 0 HOME
 
Northern Premier League Premier Division
Grantham Town 0 Atherton Collieries 0 AWAY
Lancaster City 0 Basford United 0 AWAY
Stalybridge 0 Matlock Town 0 AWAY
Whitby Town 0 Mickleover 0 HOME
 
Northern Premier League Midland Division
Bedworth Utd  0  Carlton  0 DRAW
Belper Town  0  Chasetown  0 DRAW
Cambridge City  0  Coleshill Town  0 AWAY
Daventry Town  0  Histon  0 HOME
Shepshed Dynamo  0  Halesowen T  0 AWAY
Spalding United  0  Yaxley  0 HOME
Sporting Khalsa  0  Ilkeston Town  0 DRAW
Stamford  0  Soham Town Rangers  0 HOME
Sutton Coldfield  0  Loughborough D  0 HOME
Wisbech Town  0  Corby Town 0 AWAY

 Here we go again. Conditions are not great, its dull, cold, wet and windy. One change from the Wisbech game. Alex Troke returns in place of Ollie Brown-Hill who is on the bench.

It's five minutes to kickoff and the lights are on. 

The teams are now out. Ilkeston are wearing their home  kit and Khalsa are wearing yellow shirts and blue shorts.
Ilkeston to kick off.

We're off ....
 

Last edited by Matchman (11/12/2021 3:01 PM)

It's fast and furious with the ball zipping about. No real chances yet. Khalsa slightly on top.      0-0      15 mins

Both Stamford and Halesowen Town losing early doors!

Khalsa keeper does well to rob Campbell.  GOAL Goodson scores   Give him a chance and he takes it      1-0        25 minutes

UPDATES Sat 11th November  2021 15:35
 
Football League
Derby County 0 Blackpool 0
Swansea  City 0 Nottingham Forest 0
Mansfield Town 0 Salford City 1
 
National League 
Grimsby Town 0 Chesterfield 0
Notts County 0 Southend 1
 
National League North
Alfreton Town 0 Gloucester City 0
 
Northern Premier League Premier Division
Grantham Town 0 Atherton Collieries 1
Lancaster City 0 Basford United 0
Stalybridge 0 Matlock Town 0
Whitby Town 1 Mickleover 0
 
Northern Premier League Midland Division
Bedworth Utd  0  Carlton  0
Belper Town  0  Chasetown  0
Cambridge City  0  Coleshill Town  1
Daventry Town  0  Histon  0
Shepshed Dynamo  1  Halesowen T  0
Spalding United  0  Yaxley  2
Sporting Khalsa  0  Ilkeston Town  1
Stamford  1  Soham Town Rangers  1
Sutton Coldfield  0  Loughborough D  2
Wisbech Town  1  Corby Town 0
 
Other Matches
Melton Town 0 Long Eaton 0
Heanor Town 0 Skegness 0

Really good attacking move by Ilkeston but its only a corner. Ball breaks for Bird but his shot is too high.  great effort by Sean Williams but its wide.     GOAL   Ilkeston       Bennetts cross hits a defender and goes in.  It's an own goal.  2-0        39 mins

Last edited by Matchman (11/12/2021 3:41 PM)

Half Time   Sporting Khalsa 1  Ilkeston  2

 

EX ROBIN WATCH -  Marcus Hoeness scored after eleven minutes to put Portsmouth 1-0 against Morecambe 

Good chance for Campbell But the ball runs away from him.  Terrific start by Ilkeston putting Khalsa under sustained pressure but nothing to show       2-1     52 minutes

Great block by Bennett as Khalsa hit back.  Chance for McGrady but he puts it wide.   2-1    57 mins