WhiteBallProject » Sat 2nd April 2022

Matchman · 29/3/2022 3:51 PM

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Just five more “must win” matches to go and this Saturday’s away game against Cambridge City is probably the toughest. Before losing to Chasetown last Saturday, Cambridge were unbeaten in four matches which included draws against Stamford and Belper.

City are 9th in the table : Their record is : P33, W13, D8, L12 , F52, A51, Points 47
They have picked up more points in away games than home games
Their home record is P16, W 5, D5. L 6, F26, A27, Points 20
Their away record is P17, W8, D3, L 6 F26, A24, Points 27

Their average home attendance is 250.
Mikey Davis is their top scorer with 12. Jared Robson and Ryan Swift have each scored 9

Last edited by Matchman (29/3/2022 5:00 PM)

WhiteBallProject · 29/3/2022 8:02 PM

Northern Premier League Midland Division The Title Chase

Ilkeston Town   Pl W D L   F A Gd Pts Pos Pts/g   PossPts
28 20 5 3 79 30 49 65 1st 2.32     95
26.02.22 Carlton Town h 4-1 29 21 5 3 83 31 52 68 1st 2.34     95
05.03.22 Spalding United a 0-0 30 21 6 3 83 31 52 69 1st 2.30     93
12.03.22 Chasetown a 0-1 31 21 6 4 83 32 51 69 1st 2.23     90
19.03.22 Coleshill Town h 3-2 32 22 6 4 86 34 52 72 1st 2.25     90
26.03.22 Yaxley h 1-0 33 23 6 4  87 34  53 75 1st 2.37     90
02.04.22 Cambridge City a
09.04.22 Daventry Town h
16.04.22 Bedworth United a
18.04.22 Shepshed Dynamo h
23.04.22 Wisbech Town a

Chasetown     Pl W D L F A Gd Pts Pos  Pts/g PossPts
28 19 6 3 65 29 36 63 3rd 2.25 93
26.02.22 Soham Town R a 2-1 29 20 6 3 67 30 37 66 3rd 2.28 93
05.03.22 Stamford h 0-4 30 20 6 4 67 34 33 66 3rd 2.20 90
12.03.22 Ilkeston Town h 1-0 31 21 6 4 68 34 34 69 3rd 2.23 90
19.03.22 Halesowen Town a 2-0 32 22 6 4 70 34 36 72 2nd 2.25 90
26.03.22 Cambridge City h 3-0          33 23 6 4 73 34 39   75   2nd   2.27      90
02.04.22 Carlton Town a
09.04.22 Sutton Coldfield T h
16.04.22 Wisbech Town a
18.04.22 Sporting Khalsa h
23.04.22 Spalding United a

Halesowen Town   Pl W D L F A Gd Pts Pos  Pts/gPossPts
28 20 4 4 62 26 36 64 2nd 2.29 94
26.02.22 Loughborough D h 4-1 29 21 4 4 66 27 39 67 2nd 2.31 94
05.03.22 Carlton Town a 3-3 30 21 5 4 69 30 40 68 2nd 2.27 92
12.03.22 Corby Town a 2-2 31 21 6 4 71 32 41 69 2nd 2.23 90
19.03.22 Chasetown h 0-2 32 21 6 4 71 34 39 69 3rd 2.16 87
26.03.22 Soham Town R a 6-1 33 22 6  4 77 35 44   72 3rd 2.18 87
02.04.22 Histon h
09.04.22 Bedworth United h
16.04.22 Belper Town a
18.04.22 Sutton Coldfield T h
23.04.22 Daventry Town a

Stamford Pl W D L F   A Gd Pts Pos Pts/g PossPts
28 17 5 6 66 33 33 56 5th 2.00 86
26.02.22 Cambridge City h 2-2 29 17 6 6 68 35 33 57 5th 1.97 84
05.03.22 Chasetown a 4-0 30 18 7 6 72 35 37 60 4th 2.00 84
12.03.22 Bedworth United a 3-0 31 19 7 6 75 35 40 63 4th 2.03 84
19.03.22 Spalding United h 1-0 32 20 7 6 76 35 41 66 4th 2.06 84
26.03.22 Sutton Coldfield T h 6-0      33  21 7 6  82 35 47   69 4th 2.09     84
02.04.22 Daventry Town a
09.04.22 Loughborough D a
16.04.22 Coleshill Town h
18.04.22 Yaxley a
23.04.22 Carlton Town h

Belper Town   Pl W D L F   A Gd Pts Pos Pts/g   PossPts
29 19 2 8 59 38 21 59 4th 2.03 86
26.02.22 Spalding United h 1-2 30 19 2 9 60 40 20 59 4th 1.97 83
12.03.22 Cambridge City a 1-1 31 19 3 9 61 41 20 60 5th 1.94 81
19.03.22 Daventry Town h 1-0 32 20 3 9 63 42 21 63 5th 1.97 81
26.03.22 Shepshed Dyn a   A-A         32 20  3 9 63 42  21   63   5th       1.97 81
29.03.22 Shepshed Dyn a
02.04.22 Wisbech Town h
09.04.22 Carlton Town a
16.04.22 Halesowen Town h
18.04.22 Loughborough D a
23.04.22 Corby Town h

Matchman · 31/3/2022 7:43 AM

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Despite dropping seven points in our last six matches, we’re still top of the pile, if only on goal difference but nevertheless automatic promotion is still in our own hands. The teams below us will be desperate for us to slip up against Cambridge City. They will know that Cambridge away is our toughest match in the run in. It’s their best chance of us dropping points. So if we come through it with a win it will be a massive boost to our chances and a real blow for our rivals.

The result of the Cambridge match really is make or break. Cambridge are mid-table and have nothing to play for but pride but like every other team they will raise their game because they are playing against the team at the top.  They don’t particularly like playing on Histon’s ground as their home record indicates. We played there a few week ago so we know what the pitch is like. What we don’t know is what the weather will be like.

More than ever we need our supporters to help get the team over the line. We can do it.

Chasetown also have a difficult match away to Carlton so Ilkeston, Halesowen and Stamford will be hoping that they drop points. This weekend's results just might bring about a shake-up in the positions at the top.

Fixtures Sat 2nd April 2022

Belper Town v Wisbech Town
Cambridge City v Ilkeston Town
Carlton Town v Chasetown
Daventry Town v Stamford
Halesowen Town v Histon
Loughborough D v Corby Town
Spalding United v Coleshill Town
Sporting Khalsa v Soham T Rangers
Sutton Coldfield T v Shepshed D
Yaxley v Bedworth United

Last edited by Matchman (31/3/2022 7:49 AM)

Matchman · 01/4/2022 7:52 AM

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One day to go before another massive game. In terms of importance this fixture is on a par with the Chasetown match. We’re still top but we have to win to stay there and this is generally regarded as the toughest of our remaining games.

In our first 13 away matches we had 10 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat. Since then we’ve had 2 draws and a defeat. How we could do with a comfortable win tomorrow to restore confidence in players and supporters.

There are two massive games this Saturday which affect the top of the table, our game against Cambridge and Chasetown’s visit to Carlton. The results of these two crucial games could well determine who are Champions on 23rd April.

Follow the Ilkeston match updates and the regular score updates from the other matches here on WhiteBall.

Last edited by Matchman (01/4/2022 7:53 AM)

Trowell Nicky · 01/4/2022 10:16 AM

I was going to go on the supporters bus this week (it would be about £40 in petrol for a 200 mile round trip in the car) but it's full (I thought they might run 2 buses again?), so it's Carlton v Chasetown for me I'm afraid.

WhiteBallProject · 01/4/2022 10:57 AM

i did think about going on the bus but I don't wake up that early on a Saturday and like you Nicky cannot afford the petrol!

kevilsonlad · 01/4/2022 6:07 PM

Trowell Nicky wrote:
I was going to go on the supporters bus this week (it would be about £40 in petrol for a 200 mile round trip in the car) but it's full (I thought they might run 2 buses again?), so it's Carlton v Chasetown for me I'm afraid.

The group wanted to put on two coaches but not enough names came forward . We are seriously looking two coaches for the Bedworth game especially if the result goes out way at Cambridge .

Alex · 01/4/2022 7:08 PM

Look guys i called it last week 1 bus after having a good chat with Zane.
We needed over 70 people at £15 a shot to break even.

In future it would help us if people let us know as early as possible.

Not having a dig, I just know the prices have gone up loads this season more than any.

Matchman · 01/4/2022 7:30 PM

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MATCH PREVIEW - ILKESTON TOWN 2nd April 2022

Cambridge City welcome the current league leaders when Ilkeston Town visit Bridge Road on Saturday.
With five games left of the league campaign, the Robins are currently involved in a close race for the title.
Goal difference separates them from second place Chasetown with Halesowen a further three points back in third.
It was Chasetown who were City’s last opponents.

The Lilywhites returned empty handed from Staffordshire following a 3-0 defeat last Saturday. Taylor Parr returned to the starting line-up that day after missing the previous two matches with injury, and is set to feature again at the heart of the City defence. Influential midfielder Scott Bridges has been missing with injury of late and if he doesn’t make it again then Ben Bradley could feature in the starting line-up after coming on as a substitute last Saturday.

Ilkeston scraped home against Yaxley last weekend courtesy of a last-minute winner. Their last defeat was against Chasetown on 12 March – only one of four defeats this season.

The player to watch will be striker Zak Goodson. The former Basford United player has scored 20 goals during the current campaign, and was on the scoresheet in the reverse fixture which City lost 2-0 back in November.

Their squad also includes Joe Maguire, who is the brother of England and Manchester United defender Harry. The Robins defender did not feature in the Yaxley game last week, but if he does play against City, he will be looking to have a better afternoon than when he was last at Bridge Road as he was sent off against Histon in February.

The match is being sponsored by M R Barrett Electrical and kick-off at Bridge Road is at 3:00pm.

WhiteBallProject · 01/4/2022 8:25 PM

CAMBRIDGE CITY – Who are they?

Official Website can be found here >>>  https://www.cambridgecityfc.com

Their Club History can be found here >>>   https://www.cambridgecityfc.com/clubinfo/history

Their Wikipedia is informative and generally up to date and can be found here >>>  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_City_F.C.

Historical League and Cup details of Cambridge City can be found here >>>  https://www.fchd.info/CAMBRIDC.HTM

Cambridge City’s results and fixtures for the present season can be found here >>>  https://www.footballwebpages.co.uk/cambridge-city/fixtures-results

The Cambridge City players appearances for this season can be found here >>.>  https://www.footballwebpages.co.uk/cambridge-city/appearances

The Cambridge City players goals for this season can be found here >>>  https://www.footballwebpages.co.uk/cambridge-city/goalscorers

Cambridge City’s Twitter Page can be found here>>>  https://twitter.com/cambridgecityfc?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

Cambridge City’s Facebook Page can be found here>>>  https://www.facebook.com/CambridgeCityFootballClub

The Cambridge City page on the Northern Premier League website can be found here >>>  https://www.thenpl.co.uk/club-info/21418550 my footy cambridge city

A guide to the Cambridge City home ground can be found here >>>  http://www.myfootygrounds.co.uk/StadiumDetails.asp?Team=Cambridge%20City&StadiumID=776&TeamID=478

WhiteBallProject · 01/4/2022 8:26 PM

Have We Met Before?
Ilkeston Town first met todays opponents in 1995 when a brace for Mark Harbottle helped to give the Robins a 3-2 win at Cambridge. Harbottle also scored in the return game in a 2-2 draw. Ilkeston Town beat Cambridge in their next encounter in 1998 but have since been unable to win in the next nine meetings. Overall Ilkeston have played the Lilywhites on twelve occasions winning two, drawing seven and losing three. The Robins have scored fourteen goals and conceded seventeen.

28/10/95 A 3-2 Harbottle M 2, Igoe  Att 276 Southern League Premier Division 1995/96
Rigby, Campbell, Pennant, Robinson D, Igoe, Bailey, Gunn, Harbottle D, Jackson, Harbottle M and Thompson.

06/01/96 H 2-2 Harbottle M, Harbottle D    Att 435 Southern League Premier Division 1995/96
Rigby, Campbell, Close R, Robinson D, Harbottle M, Middlemass, Gunn, Harbottle D, Jackson, Close J and Thompson.

31/10/98 A 1-0 Weaver    Att 274 Southern League Premier Division 1998/99
Marples, Ludlam, Ball, Middleton, Weaver, Fairclough, Simpson, Robinson I, Helliwell, Clifford and Wright. Subs Knapper and Eshelby.

05/12/98 H 0-0   Att 450 Southern League Premier Division 1998/99
Marples, Ludlam, Fairclough, Middleton, Weaver, Knapper, Clifford, Robinson I, Helliwell, Bishop and Bell. Subs Moore and Simpson.

29/01/00 A 2-3 Moore 2    Att 572 Southern League Premier Division 1999/00
Heath M, Ludlam, Eaton, Fairclough, Heath S, Knapper, Clifford, Bishop, Helliwell, Moore and Raynor. Subs White, Eshelby and O’Reilly.

19/02/00 H 2-2 O’Reilly 2   Att 521 Southern League Premier Division 1999/00
Love, Ludlam, Eaton, Middleton, Heath S, Knapper, Clifford, Quayle, Helliwell, Kiwomya and Bishop. Subs Noteman, Eshelby and O’Reilly.

20/08/01 H 0-2   Att 457 Southern League Premier Division 2000/01
Love, Gould, Ludlam, Middleton, Timons, Jones, Eshelby, Hopkins, Helliwell, Kirkwood and Clifford. Subs Todd, Williams and Challinor.

24/02/02 A 0-0   Att 358 Southern League Premier Division 2000/01
Doherty, Gould, Middleton, Timons, Cox, McKenzie, Nwadike, Knapper, Helliwell, Clarke and Kirkwood. Sub Wright.

03/03/02 A 1-1 Kirkwood   Att 293 Southern League Premier Division 2001/02
Armstrong, Robinson, Middleton, McKenzie, Timons, Knapper, Bethney, Bagshaw, Kirkwood, Holmes and Nwadike. Subs Wright and Helliwell.

13/04/02 H 1-1 Holmes   Att 452  Southern League Premier Division 2001/02
Deeney, Whitehead, Curtis, Timons, Middleton, Knapper, Robinson, Ford R, Kirkwood, Kennerdale and Nwadike. Subs Holmes, Foster and Fairbrother.

02/09/02 H 0-2   Att 527  Southern League Premier Division 2002/03
Harmainen, Whitehead, Atkinson, Robinson, Woolley, McKenzie, Foster, Nwadike, Kelly, Dundas and Burton Subs O’Connor, McGinley and Brown.

14/12/02 A 2-2 Freestone, OG   Att 383  Southern League Premier Division 2002/03
Nurse, Robinson, Oakes, Coleman, McKenzie, Hartfield, Frestone, Ford R, Heggs, Kelly and Foster. Subs Lawrence, Williams and Fletcher.

WhiteBallProject · 01/4/2022 8:43 PM

Saul Deeney played for Ilkeston Town against Cambridge City on 13th April 2002 when he was on loan from Derby County. Ilkeston drew 1-1 David Holmes scoring for the Robins.

kevilsonlad · 01/4/2022 11:18 PM

Alex wrote:
Look guys i called it last week 1 bus after having a good chat with Zane.
We needed over 70 people at £15 a shot to break even.

In future it would help us if people let us know as early as possible.

Not having a dig, I just know the prices have gone up loads this season more than any.

The fans have got to realize that maybe leaving it late as in a few days before the actual game to book a seat on the coach is a little to late . Especially what with our run in to the end of the season with us possibly winning the league , On a normal match week maybe yeah but not now. I promoted the Chasetown game BIG time ( not saying we got two coaches because of this but ) but what i am saying is , we ALL need to promote the coach/.coaches in the future . I am in the process of doing this now for the Bedworth Utd game . I am hoping this will be promoted in the next programme against Daventry , plus we can all do our bit where ever , social media , telling family and friends .
PLEASE PUT THE WORD OUT GUYS ABOUT THE TRAVEL !!!!

Matchman · 02/4/2022 11:05 AM

Supporters bus arrived at Histon ground 11 40. No Cambridge City officials here so we’re having to hang around.

WhiteBallProject · 02/4/2022 12:34 PM

Saturday 2ndApril 2022 UPDATES 15:00

Northern Premier League Midland Division
Belper Town 0 Wisbech Town 0
Cambridge City 0 Ilkeston Town 0
Carlton Town 0 Chasetown 0
Daventry Town 0 Stamford 0
Halesowen Town 0 Histon 0
Loughborough D 0 Corby Town 0
Spalding United 0 Coleshill Town 0
Sporting Khalsa 0 Soham T Rangers 0
Sutton Coldfield T 0 Shepshed Dynamo 0
Yaxley 0 Bedworth United 0

Football League
Derby County 0 Preston North End 0
Mansfield Town 0 Northampton Town 0

National League
Chesterfield 0 Grimsby Town 0
Southend United 0 Notts County 0

National League North
Hereford 0 Alfreton Town 0

Northern Premier League Premier Division
Buxton 0 Lancaster City 0
Matlock Town 0 Morpeth Town 0
Stafford Rangers 0 Grantham Town 0
Warrington Town 0 Mickleover 0
Whitby Town 0 Basford Town 0

United Counties League Premier Division North
Newark 0 Long Eaton United 0
Melton Town 0 Heanor Town 0
Eastwod Community 0 Skegness Town 0
Deeping Rangers 0 Gresley Rovers 0

Matchman · 02/4/2022 1:28 PM

Today's teams

Cambridge City
1 Daniel George, 2 Enioa Agemoh-Davies. 3 Sebastian Simpson, 4 Matty Miles, 5 Yaw Nantwi-Ofosu, 6 Taylor Parr (C), 7 Issac Maynard, 8 Jared Robson, 9 Ryan Ingrey, 10 Connor Barnes, 11 Michael Davis.
Bench :12 Alfred Wren, 13 Lloyd Barker, 14 Jordan Gent, 15 Alistair Conway, 16 Ryan Swift.

Ilkeston Town
1 Saul Deeney, 2 Aman Verma, 3 Billy Bennett, 4 Dan Bradley. 5 Stern Irvine, 6 Kieran Fenton (C), 7 Jack Thomas, 8 Jared Bird, 9 Remaye Campbell, 10 Montel Gibson, 11 Charlie Wakefield.
Bench : 12 Zak Goodson, 14 Alex Troke, 15 Charlie Jemson, 16 James Reid, 17 Ollie Brown-Hill.

Last edited by Matchman (02/4/2022 1:57 PM)

Matchman · 02/4/2022 1:57 PM

It's coming up to kick off and it's bright sunshine and a dry pitch.

Cambridge are wearing white shirts and black shorts. Ilkeston are wearing navy blue shirts and red shorts.

The teams are out

kevilsonlad · 02/4/2022 1:58 PM

Thats it i am sooooooooooo nervous

Alex · 02/4/2022 2:01 PM

No ross at all.

Matchman · 02/4/2022 2:03 PM

We're off

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kevilsonlad · 02/4/2022 2:09 PM

doesnt sound good about Ross....

Matchman · 02/4/2022 2:10 PM

Early chance for Davis as he benefit from a ricochet but Irvine gets back and robs him before he can shoot. First corner to City. Header by Ofosu is saved by Deeney. 0-0 10 mins

Matchman · 02/4/2022 2:17 PM

Seeing plenty of the ball but no chances yet for Ilkeston. Second corner for City - Its cleared. 0-0 15 mins

WhiteBallProject · 02/4/2022 2:18 PM

Saturday 2ndApril 2022 UPDATES 15:15

Northern Premier League Midland Division
Belper Town 1 Wisbech Town 0
Cambridge City 0 Ilkeston Town 0
Carlton Town 0 Chasetown 0
Daventry Town 0 Stamford 1
   Margetts yet again on 11’
Halesowen Town 0 Histon 0
Loughborough D 0 Corby Town 1
Spalding United 0 Coleshill Town 0
Sporting Khalsa 0 Soham T Rangers 0
Sutton Coldfield T 0 Shepshed Dynamo 0
Yaxley 0 Bedworth United 0

Football League
Derby County 0 Preston North End 0
Mansfield Town 0 Northampton Town 0

National League
Chesterfield 1 Grimsby Town 0
Southend United 0 Notts County 0

National League North
Hereford 0 Alfreton Town 0

Northern Premier League Premier Division
Buxton 0 Lancaster City 0
Matlock Town 0 Morpeth Town 0
Stafford Rangers 1 Grantham Town 0
Warrington Town 0 Mickleover 0
Whitby Town 0 Basford Town 0

United Counties League Premier Division North
Newark 0 Long Eaton United 1
   Alex Marshall scores in 3’
Melton Town 0 Heanor Town 1
Eastwood Community 0 Skegness Town 2
   Two down after 10’
Deeping Rangers 0 Gresley Rovers 0

Matchman · 02/4/2022 2:25 PM

Cross by Jack Thomas is just too high for Remaye and goes out for a goal kick. Another half chance for City but it's a scuffed effort. Both defences on top. 0-0 23 mins

Matchman · 02/4/2022 2:29 PM

Free kick Bennett to take Goes out for a goal kick. Two Ilkeston shots blocked in the area by defenders. Closest so far. 0-0 26 mins

WhiteBallProject · 02/4/2022 2:30 PM

Saturday 2nd April 2022 UPDATES 15:30

Northern Premier League Midland Division
Belper Town 1 Wisbech Town 0
Cambridge City 0 Ilkeston Town 0
Carlton Town 0 Chasetown 0
Daventry Town 0 Stamford 1
   Margetts yet again on 11’
Halesowen Town 1 Histon 0
   Cobourne on 26’ for the Yeltz
Loughborough D 1 Corby Town 1
Spalding United 0 Coleshill Town 1
Sporting Khalsa 1 Soham T Rangers 0
Sutton Coldfield T 0 Shepshed Dynamo 0
Yaxley 1 Bedworth United 0

Football League
Derby County 0 Preston North End 0
Mansfield Town 1 Northampton Town 0

National League
Chesterfield 1 Grimsby Town 0
Southend United 0 Notts County 1

National League North
Hereford 0 Alfreton Town 1

Northern Premier League Premier Division
Buxton 0 Lancaster City 0
Matlock Town 0 Morpeth Town 0
Stafford Rangers 1 Grantham Town 1
Warrington Town 0 Mickleover 0
Whitby Town 0 Basford Town 0

United Counties League Premier Division North
Newark 0 Long Eaton United 1
   Alex Marshall scores in 3’
Melton Town 0 Heanor Town 1
Eastwood Community 1 Skegness Town 2
   Two down after 10’
   1-2 after 11’
Deeping Rangers 0 Gresley Rovers 2

Matchman · 02/4/2022 2:35 PM

Wakefield cross is too high. Campbell can't quite latch onto a long ball forward. Saving tackle by Irvine following City counter attack Good effort by Robson goes wide. 0-0 32 mins

Trowell Nicky · 02/4/2022 2:39 PM

Chasetown really up for this and are battering Carlton.

Matchman · 02/4/2022 2:41 PM

City are piling up corners, that's thee in quick succession. Header from corner goes wide. 0-0 39 mins