WhiteBallProject » Sat 25 March '23 : Stourbridge v Ilkeston : ko 3pm

Matchman · 22/3/2023 6:45 AM

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Stourbridge away is a really tough fixture. They won 2-0 at the NMG in October and looked a good side. The result of this Saturday’s game is likely to effect our final position in the table because if Stourbridge win they will go above us. Ilkeston and Stourbridge have drawn more games than any other teams so a draw looks very possible.
We are looking to extend our unbeaten run and Leroy is looking the extend his scoring sequence so we have everything to play for.
Stourbridge have picked more points on the road than they have at home.
Their home record is P17, W6, D6, L5, F27, A20, Points 24
They were beaten on Monday night 3-2 by Coalville but before that they had only lost one of their previous nine matches.
Their best results include a 3-0 away win at Tamworth last month and 5-1 home win against Royston in January.

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kevilsonlad · 22/3/2023 9:20 AM

really cant see us beating them tbh .
i am going for 3-1 defeat ..... sorry guys

Matchman · 23/3/2023 9:16 AM

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As we approach the final month the season and teams near the bottom need points, it’s more difficult to predict results. These are the fixtures for Saturday 25th March and the scores predicted by FootballWebPages

Saturday 25th March 2023
Rushden & Diamonds 0-2 Leiston
Alvechurch 2-0 Bedford Town
Barwell 2-0 Hednesford Town
Basford United 1-0 Redditch United
Bromsgrove Sporting 1-1 Mickleover
Coalville Town 2-0 Kings Langley
Hitchin Town 1-0 Stratford Town
Needham Market 1-0 Nuneaton Borough
Royston Town 1-1 Tamworth
Rushall Olympic 3-1 St Ives Town
Stourbridge 1-0 Ilkeston Town

WhiteBallProject · 23/3/2023 9:53 PM

Stourbridge Trivia

Stourbridge were formed in 1876 as Stourbridge Standard.

By 1880 they were playing in the Birmingham and District League.

They won the Birmingham and District League in 1923/24.

They won the Birmingham Combination title in 1952.

Stourbridge joined the Southern League in 1971 the same season as Ilkeston Town.

They won the Southern League Division one North in their first season.

In their title winning season odf 1971-72 Ray Haywood and Chic Bates both scored 50 goals.

In 1973 Stourbridge reached the final of the Welsh Cup beating Swansea City and Wrexham on their way to a defeat to Cardiff City over two legs.

They were relegated to the Midland Football Alliance in 2000 bur despite winning this league on several occasions they were refused promotion due to ground grading.

Gary Hackett was the Manager of Stourbridge for an amazing 16 years from 2003 to 2019.

Stourbridge are called the Glassboys due to the town being a centre for the glassmaking trade.

The population of Stourbridge is 63,289.

Pop bands The Wonderstuff, Pop Will Eat Itself and Ned’s Atomic Dustbin all hail from Stourbridge.

Led Zeppelin lead singer Robert Plant went to school in Stourbridge.

Snooker legend Ronnie O’Sullivan was born in Stourbridge in 1975.

Writer of one of the first English language dictionaries Samuel Johnson lived for a while in Stourbridge.

The first train to run in the USA was made in Stourbridge in 1829.

Ilkeston Town first played Stourbridge in September 1971 and lost 3-2 at the Almbecote in the Southern League Cup.

Ilkeston have played Stourbridge thirteen times in league games winning only three, drawing three and losing seven times. The Robins have scored 21 goals against Stourbridge but conceding 26.

Alex · 23/3/2023 10:12 PM

One of the best night games for me when we beat them 2-1. 12 ilson fans sang there hearts out

kevilsonlad · 23/3/2023 10:16 PM

Alex wrote:
One of the best night games for me when we beat them 2-1. 12 ilson fans sang there hearts out

It was made even more special that night because we were the underdogs big time . Then we went one nil down but that super sub who came on ( sorry forgot the players name ) ripped their defence apart . Was a great night . Even their fans on their forum said "how can their fans totally out sing us "

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Alex · 23/3/2023 11:25 PM

It was the lad rose and i think matt baker was playing. I also think Curtis Burrows was playing

Matchman · 24/3/2023 7:30 AM

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I can remember drawing 3-3 at Stourbridge. I think we had a player sent off but we came from behind to snatch a draw with Calllum Chettle scoring a late equaliser, Earlier in the season Stourbridge won 4-3 at the NMG so over the two matches we scored six goals against them but only got one point.

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kevilsonlad · 24/3/2023 10:46 AM

Alex wrote:
One of the best night games for me when we beat them 2-1. 12 ilson fans sang there hearts out

I think the Sunbeam pale ale helped as well to be TBH.....lol

Matchman · 24/3/2023 9:21 PM

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The Stourbridge match is the first of three consecutive tough away matches and probably the toughest.
Sat 25 March Stourbridge away
Mon 27 March Kings Langley away
Sat 01 April Alvechurch away

If we’re to try and finish as high as possible, then it’s important that we keep the unbeaten run going. Right now, I would be happy with a draw, but all matches are different and good results sometimes happen when you least expect it. Also really hope super hero Leroy scores for the 8th consecutive match. If he can, he has a great chance of going on to score in ten consecutive matches which I believe would be a record for an Ilkeston player

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Matchman · 25/3/2023 2:23 PM

Today's teams :

Stourbridge
1 Charles Price, 2 E5678900000000000than Vaughn, 3 Chris Knight, 4 Alex Prosser, 5 Joel Kettle, 6 Joe Hull, 7 Obinna Anaebonam, 8 Reece King, 9 Jason Cowley, 10 Darryl Knights, 11 Callum Gittings.
Bench : 12 Callum Rowe, 14 Jaiden White, 16 Demico Burton, 17 Dexter Walters, 18 Alex Worley.

Ilkeston Town
1 Harrison Foulkes, 2 Declan Errat-Thompson, 3 Henri Wilder, 4 Mason O'Malley, 5 Finn Delap, 6 Kieran Fenton, 7 Remaye Campbell, 10 Jack Thomas, 9 Leroy Lita, 8 Jamie Ward, 11 Tristan Bennett.
Bench : 12 Lloyd Patterson, 14 Tom Hilton, 16 Mitchell Woakes, 15 Harley Kosluk, 19 Harvey Woodward (GK)

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Matchman · 25/3/2023 2:27 PM

The weather here is very changeable. One minute it's bright sunshine then there's black clouds.
Right now it's sunny but apparently the far end of the pitch is like a swamp so it could be a mud bath.

Matchman · 25/3/2023 2:51 PM

It's coming up to kickoff time. Stourbridge are in red. Ilkeston are in their purple and black kit.

It's a 3 sided pitch with a cricket pich on one side, not one of my favourite grounds and a poor view from the seats.

The teams are out

Ilkeston start by defending the bottom wet end of the ground.

We're off.........

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Matchman · 25/3/2023 3:10 PM

Ball in the air a lot to start with. Great run forward by Declan and he wins a corner. Keeper gathers. Stour shot pushed out by Foulkes. That was the first serious attempt. 0-0 9 mins

Matchman · 25/3/2023 3:17 PM

Neither side creating anything so far. Head injury Declan but he's ok. Another good ron Declan and he finds Campbell but Remaye's effort is wide. Ilkeston are trying to play, Stour are playing long ball. 0-0 16 mins

Matchman · 25/3/2023 3:22 PM

Wild shot by Ward is miles over the bar. Ilkeston looking better side so far. 0-0 20 mins

Matchman · 25/3/2023 3:31 PM

Delap down on the ground injured now. He's ok. Bennett does well then Thomas fouled 10 yards outside Stour area. Ward shoots but keeper saves. 0-0 30 mins

Matchman · 25/3/2023 3:36 PM

Ilkeston still edging it. Foulkes caught out of his goal but Stour shot clears the bar. Let off for Ilkeston but apart from that Stour have not threatened. 0-0 35 mins

Matchman · 25/3/2023 3:44 PM

emayegoes down under challenge in mea but no pen.
GOAL ILKESTON FENTON Heads in 1-0 42 mins

Matchman · 25/3/2023 3:46 PM

Ilkeston free kick drifts out for goal kick. 3 minutes added time

Matchman · 25/3/2023 3:49 PM

Half time and we're deservedly ahead.

Stourbridge 0 Ilkeston 1

Matchman · 25/3/2023 3:58 PM

I can't believe the Stourbridge reporter thinks they're unlucky to be behind. All the football has come from Ilkeston. Not many chances so far but we are worth our lead in my opinion. All that can change in the second half but so far so good.

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Matchman · 25/3/2023 4:05 PM

The players are back out and we're underway again......

Matchman · 25/3/2023 4:12 PM

Attendance 770.
Almost a Sturbridge own goal following Ward free kick but its only a corner which is cleared. Good collect by Foulkes. Stour are looking better this half. 1-0 52 mins

Matchman · 25/3/2023 4:19 PM

Vaughn fires miles over from distance. Great save by Price. Not sure whose shot is was. Stour corner beats everyone. 1-0 59 mins

Matchman · 25/3/2023 4:23 PM

Stour are much more threatening this half . Another Stour corner. Think it was Ward who cleared off the line.
1-0 63 mins

Matchman · 25/3/2023 4:29 PM

Stour are in the ascendency now. Not much from Ilkeston going forward.Foulkes is wasting as much time as possible. Stour are getting the decisions. 1-0 70 mins

Matchman · 25/3/2023 4:38 PM

It's been a big effort by Stour this half and we.re hanging on Leroy so close with a header but keeper saves well. 1-0 77 mins

Matchman · 25/3/2023 4:43 PM

We're definitely hanging on. Another Stour corner we get it away but Stour attacks are relentless now, 1-0 83 mins

Matchman · 25/3/2023 4:45 PM

Goal Stourbridge Cowley heads the equaliser. 1-1 85 mins