WhiteBallProject » Ilkeston v Leiston : Sat 13th Aug 22 : ko 3pm

Matchman · 08/8/2022 9:21 PM

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Following our 1-1 draw at Tamworth, it’s our first home game this Saturday with Leiston the visitors.

It’s a first ever meeting between the two sides.

Leiston won their opening game beating Nuneaton Borough 3-2

Matchman · 10/8/2022 9:00 AM

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Leiston are one of seven teams who started the 2022-23 season with a win. They are the team with the most travelling in our league. Our trip to Leiston in December is our longest but for Leiston their trip to Ilkeston is just one of many long distance journeys.

Leiston finished just outside the playoffs last season so are one of the better teams in Southern League Premier Central.

Let us give their few travelling supporters a very warm welcome after their long journey. They won’t be getting home until late Saturday night.

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WhiteBallProject · 10/8/2022 10:22 AM

They have a 180 mile journey from Suffolk and it will take 3 hours and 15 mins if they use the A14. It will take 4 hours if they take the fen route through Peterborough or through Kings Lynn.
Leiston is one of the smallest towns in our league i.e. population of only 5000 but it does have one of the biggest nuclear power stations in Europe (Sizewell A,B and C) on its door step and this is its major employer in the town.

Matchman · 12/8/2022 8:52 AM

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What a brilliant picture this is (from Unofficial Ilkeston Town 2022/23)

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Matchman · 12/8/2022 9:11 AM

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ILKESTON TOWN v BLUES - MATCH PREVIEW
BY CRAIG COOPER

Leiston head to Derbyshire at the weekend for first away day of the campaign!

Match Information
Ilkeston Town v Blues
Pitching In Southern League Central Premier
3pm kick off
Microlise New Manor Ground
Awsworth Road
Ilkeston
Derbyshire
DE7 8JF
Tel: - 0115 9300386.Admission Prices
Adults £12
Concessions and Students £8
U16’s FREE

Game 2/42.
The Blues head to Derbyshire this coming weekend for their first league away fixture of the season to date. The Blues battled hard on the opening day of the season against a strong Nuneaton side to claim all three points. Three of the goals came very late on, with four goals in the 3-2 win coming from the penalty spot. Ilkeston came away with a good 1-1 draw and took a point at Tamworth in their opening day fixture.

Defender Jake Hutchings will make his 100th appearance for Leiston at the weekend should he play.

Ilkeston Town formed in 2017 after the previous club Ilkeston folded just months earlier. Ilkeston were put into the Midland Football League (equivalent of the Eastern Counties League) and put in Division One for the beginning of the 2017-2018 season.
They finished second in their first season and were promoted to the Premier Division.
They won the league the next season on the last day after beating Loughborough University 8-1 and this time beat Walsall Wood, who had beat them to the title the season before, on goal difference. They won the Northern Premier Division One North title last season and consequently were promoted to Step 3 football and the same level as the Blues.

Blues joint boss Chris Wigger said on Thursday evening: - “With game number two fast approaching, we can definitely now reflect on Saturday’s opening day win against Nuneaton. I think it’s definitely safe to say that Nuneaton are a very good side and that is a great three points. Starting the season with a win is fantastic and certainly let’s a little steam escape the pressure valve. The team were very disciplined on Saturday and I feel a year ago we wouldn’t have won that game, but we have improved and that is obviously pleasing.

This week we travel to Ilkeston who I believe are very much one of the fancied sides this season so we are under no illusions of the task at hand. With Iuri Fernandes back available this weekend and JEC getting all important minutes with the Reserves, we are nearly at full strength which is fantastic going into such a tough game.”

Leiston Reserves are in home action for the first time this season when Huntingdon Town visit Suffolk. Huntingdon drew 3-3 at home to Debenham LC last week. The Reserves are also at home on Tuesday night when Needham Market U23’s visit in a 7.45pm kick off. Blues Reserves boss Ryan Honeyman commented in midweek: - “This Saturday we welcome Huntingdon Town to Victory Road, for our first home league game this season. Both games last season were tough encounters so I am anticipating a really hard game again this weekend. After what has seemed an extremely long time since our last competitive game and after the pre season friendly’s it was great to finally get back into league action last weekend away at Swaffham Town, where we took what look’s to be a good point, after Swaffham’s excellent victory midweek away at Norwich CBS, who are seen by many to be right in the mix come the end of the season. Saturday saw five players make their league debuts for us, so it was really pleasing to see the boys put in a hardworking, committed performance in hot conditions special mention to Harry Podd who played despite suffering with a throat infection. The only downside of the day was Ash wilding suffering an ankle fracture which sees him ruled out for the foreseeable future. Myself and everyone at the club wishes Ash a speedy recovery. Will be great to see you all back on Saturday.”

Games in the Pitching In Southern League Central Premier this weekend: -
Basford United v AFC Rushden & Diamonds
Bedford Town v Barwell
Coalville Town v Alvechurch
Hitchin Town v Rushall Olympic
ILKESTON TOWN v LEISTON
Mickleover v Hednesford Town
Needham Market v Bromsgrove Sporting
Nuneaton Borough v Royston Town
Redditch United v Kings Langley
St Ives Town v Stratford Town
Stourbridge v Tamworth.

Matchman · 12/8/2022 4:44 PM

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Three points against Leiston and Barwell would give us 7 points which could see us top of the pile next Monday night 15th Aug.
Only Redditch could have more than 7 points making them surprise league leaders, They have 3 points now and play Kings Langley at home Saturday and Stratford at home Monday.
The teams that didn’t play Monday have a chance to pick up points on Tuesday night.
Then on Saturday 20th August Ilkeston and Redditch meet at the NMG.
We travel to Rushden and Diamonds on Sat 27th August before completing our opening month's fixtures on Bank Holiday Monday at home to Mickleover,

The Leiston game is an important one as we should be something like full strength against one of the better teams in this league.

If you're going to the match expect two water breaks in each half.

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Trowell Nicky · 13/8/2022 12:46 PM

Today's online programme ...

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Matchman · 13/8/2022 1:41 PM

Ilkeston Town
1 Saul Deeney, 2 Kalern Thomas, 3 Ollie Brown-Hill, 4 Alex Troke. 5 Liam Daly, 6 Kieran Fenton, 7 Jamie Ward, 8 Jack Thomas, 9 Remaye Campbell, 1o Montel Gibson 11 Charlie Wakefield.
Bench : 12 Chris O'Grady, 13 Tomasz Bukowski. 14Zak Goodson, 15 Jared Bird, 16 Ben Turner.

Leiston
1 Sam donkin, 2 Wyatt Hill, 3Sebastian Dunbar, 4Adam Bailey-Dennis, 5Jake Hutchings, 18 ryan Jatvis, 19 Rossi Jarvis, 7 Finlay Barnes, 8 Zachary Dronfield, 9 William Davies, 10 George Quantrell.
Bench : 11 Joseph Marsden, 12 Oliver Saunders, 14 Adam Mills 20 Iuri Mendes Fernandes.

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Matchman · 13/8/2022 1:54 PM

We're approaching kick off and it's extremely warm.

The clocktower stand is the coolest place and it's almost full.

The teams are out. Ilkeston are in red and white shirts, white shorts. Leiston are in all blue shirts with a single white stripe and blue shorts.

ilkeston are attacking the car cark end

We're off ...

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Matchman · 13/8/2022 2:06 PM

Quality passing from both sides but no chances yet 0-0 5 min

Matchman · 13/8/2022 2:16 PM

First chance to Ilkeston but keeper does well with low save. Great play by Dunbar for Leiston on the attack.
0-0 15 mins

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Matchman · 13/8/2022 2:19 PM

Big chance for Davies but Deeney is equal to his low drive. Leiston are looking a good side (better than Tamworth). ilkeston are under a bit of pressure just now. 0-0 18 mins

Matchman · 13/8/2022 2:24 PM

Cambell effort saved by Donkin as Ilkeston now put Leiston defence under some pressure.
It's a drinks break on 22 minutes Even game so far 0-0

WhiteBallProject · 13/8/2022 2:28 PM

UPDATES 13:08:22 15:25
Southern League Central Premier League 

Basford United 0 AFC Rushden & Diamonds 0 
Bedford Town 1 Barwell 0
 Coalville Town 0 Alvechurch 1
 Hitchin Town 0 Rushall Olympic 0 
ILKESTON TOWN 0 LEISTON 0 
Mickleover 1 Hednesford Town 0
V Needham Market 0 Bromsgrove Sporting 0 
Nuneaton Borough 0 Royston Town 0 
Redditch United 0 Kings Langley 2
 St Ives Town 1 Stratford Town 0
 Stourbridge 1 Tamworth 0

Matchman · 13/8/2022 2:32 PM

Great chance for Leiston as the ball flies across Ilkeston's goal from Quantrell's cross. No 3 Dunbar is causing problems on the counter attack. brill save by Deeney from Quantrell.. Leiston should be ahead.
0-0 31 mins

Matchman · 13/8/2022 2:35 PM

Goal Ilkeston - cracker from Gibson appeared to hit the crossbar and post but the lino has indicated that the ball was over the line. Massive protests from Leiston but the goal stands.
1-0 34 mins

Matchman · 13/8/2022 2:39 PM

shot from distance by Dronfield is easily saved by Deeney. At the other end Ward's shot is too high. 0-0 39 mins

Matchman · 13/8/2022 2:46 PM

Good spell for Ilkeston. Two corner in quick succession. Fenton shot deflected wide Gibson almost through as Ilkeston finish the half strongly. 0-0

WhiteBallProject · 13/8/2022 2:47 PM

UPDATES 13:08:22 15:44
 Southern League Central Premier League
  Basford United 0 AFC Rushden & Diamonds 0
  Bedford Town 1 Barwell 0  
Coalville Town 0 Alvechurch 1  
Hitchin Town 0 Rushall Olympic 0
  ILKESTON TOWN 1 LEISTON 0
  Mickleover 1 Hednesford Town 0  
Needham Market 0 Bromsgrove Sporting 0
  Nuneaton Borough 1 Royston Town 1  
Redditch United 0 Kings Langley 2
  St Ives Town 2 Stratford Town 0
  Stourbridge 1 Tamworth 0

Matchman · 13/8/2022 3:15 PM

stil 1-0 55 mins

Matchman · 13/8/2022 3:26 PM

Leiston are enjoying a lot of possession. ward almost frees Gibson . Leiston header goes over. Campbell effort blocked 1-0 64 mins

Matchman · 13/8/2022 3:27 PM

Goal Leiston Finley Barnes the scorer. A really good goal He carried the ball a long way before firing home. he's threatened to do that. 1-1 67 mins

and we take a drinks break. attendance 668

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WhiteBallProject · 13/8/2022 3:30 PM

UPDATES 13:08:22 16:30
 Southern League Central Premier League  
Basford United 0 AFC Rushden & Diamonds 1 
Bedford Town 2 Barwell 1 
Coalville Town 2 Alvechurch 1 
Hitchin Town 0 Rushall Olympic 0
 ILKESTON TOWN 1 LEISTON 1 
Mickleover 1 Hednesford Town 0 
Needham Market 0 Bromsgrove Sporting 0
 Nuneaton Borough 1 Royston Town 1 
Redditch United 2 Kings Langley 2
 St Ives Town 3 Stratford Town 0 
Stourbridge 1 Tamworth 1

Matchman · 13/8/2022 3:38 PM

Jack Thomas cross is just too high for Gibson. This match is finely balanced. Next goal will probably win it.
1-1 77 mins

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Matchman · 13/8/2022 3:41 PM

Wards shot is deflected wide but goal kick given. Free kick to Ilkeston just outside area after gibson is clattered.
Another drinks break.

We restart with the free kick.

Matchman · 13/8/2022 3:45 PM

Carruthers is booked for something.. Now its the free kick. Anti climax- Fentons shot hits the wall.

O'Grady replaces Campbell. 1-1 85 mins

Matchman · 13/8/2022 3:49 PM

Now its a free kick to Leiston in reallly dangerous position. The effort clears the bar.
Ward replaced by Bird on 88 mins 1-1

Matchman · 13/8/2022 3:51 PM

Zak does well but his cross is behind everyone

GOAL Goodson scores a belter. 2-1 89 mine

Matchman · 13/8/2022 3:53 PM

We've waited a long time for Goodson to produce a shot like that. There should be plenty of added time after two drinks breaks. 2-1 90 mins

Matchman · 13/8/2022 3:55 PM

Free kick Leiston and they score through Quantrell 2-2 90 + 3 mins