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At last we get to play against Stockton after two postponements earlier in the season. 
Stockton were promoted to Step 3 from the NPL West via the playoffs last season. They finished just one point behind champions Hebburn.

This season their record is:      P31, W15, D4, L12, F51, A40,  Pts 49
Their away record is decent :    P15, W 6,  D2, L 7,  F24, A22,  Pts 20

They have lost their last 2 games against Mickleover and Rylands but before that they won 3 on the bounce against Blyth, Workington and Leek.

Stockton have been in the top half of the league all season after making a good start and winning their first 3 matches.
They reached the FA Trophy 4th round before losing on penalties to Rochdale
They reached the 3rd qualifying round of the FA Cup before losing to Chester after a replay

It's going to be another tough game for sure.

Don't miss this important game under the NMG floodlights this coming Tuesday night  (18th Feb kickoff 7.45pm)



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Last edited by Matchman (16/2/2025 8:04 PM)

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So far Stockton have only beaten two of the top teams, Guiseley at the start of the season and Rylands when they were bottom of the league
From November onwards, they have not beaten any of the top sides

Stockton’s results against the top teams:
Wed 18 Aug   Guiseley (H).         Won  3-1
Sat   07 Sep   Macclesfield (H).   Lost  0-1
Sat   12 Oct   W Rylands. (A).      Won  3-1
Sat   09 Nov   Ashton (H)             Lost  1-2 
Sat   30 Nov.  Worksop (A).          Lost  1-2
Sat   14 Dec   Macclesfield  (A).   Lost  1-4
Sat   21 Dec.  Guiseley (A)           Draw 1-1
Thu  26 Dec   Hebburn (H).          Draw 1-1
Sat.  08 Feb.  W Rylands (H)        Lost  1-3 

They still have to play against :
Ashton away, 
Worksop  home  
Ilkeston home and away.
Hebburn away

 

Last edited by Matchman (17/2/2025 1:26 PM)

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Preview of the match from Stockton Town FC website

https://stocktontownfc.com/match-preview-ilkeston-town-v-stockton-town/

Stockton Town return to Derbyshire just days after suffering a bitterly disappointing loss at strugglers Mickleover. By Michael Dunwell’s own admission, the Anchors were severely below par as they went down 1-0 through Owen Gallacher’s first half own goal. There was a slight improvement in the second half but Stockton were unable to conjure up anything to really trouble the home side. 

THE OPPOSITION
Ilkeston Town currently occupy the final Play-Off having taken it from Stockton on Saturday thanks to their score draw at Guiseley. Colin Daniel had given them the lead but Jordan Thewlis’ penalty secured a point for the home side. They are managed by Ian Deakin, who holds previous against Stockton Town having navigated past the Anchors in the NPL East Play-Off final as Long Eaton United boss. Jamie Walker, who netted the winning penalty for Long Eaton, is also back facing the Anchors having joined Deakin at Ilkeston. The Long Eaton connection does not stop there. Captain Tom Marshall and Left-Back Sam Parker both featured in the Play-Off final almost two years ago. Ilkeston are adjusting to life after Tom Cursons. Another former Long Eaton man, Cursons had a tremendous start to the campaign as he hit 25 goals which earned him a move to EFL side Harrogate Town. Since his departure they exited the Derbyshire Senior Cup with defeat against Alfreton, and have also suffered away defeats at Ashton United and Hyde. They did beat Workington however, with striker Alex Hardwick bagging his first for the club. 

FORM GUIDE
Ilkeston Town:  L L W L D Last Game: Guiseley 1-1 Ilkeston Town 
Stockton Town:  W W W L L Last Game:  Mickleover 1-0 Stockton Town 

HEAD-TO-HEADThis is the first meeting between the two clubs.

PRE-MATCH QUOTES
Michael Dunwell looked ahead to the game:“We’re in a position where we didn’t think we’d be but we are in that position because we deserve to be.
“We don’t want the season to end now. We want to keep pushing and see where we can get.
“We didn’t expect to be in the Play-Offs but we have target and we will keep going.”   


 

Last edited by Matchman (17/2/2025 4:21 PM)

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Microlise New Manor Ground,  DE7 8JF
Kickoff 19:45
£13 Adults, £9 Concessions, £2 U16s, U11s FREE with a paying adult  

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Stockton Town FC @stockton_townfc 
Our first ever meeting with Ilkeston Town is next up for us on Tuesday evening.
The second of three consecutive trips to Derbyshire, but unfortunately there is no supporters coach travelling down.



          

Last edited by Matchman (18/2/2025 4:01 PM)

 
UPDATES  19:45
 
League One
Mansfield Town 0 Lincoln City 0
Stevenage 0 Burton Albion 0
 
League Two
Notts County 0 Colchester United 0
 
National League North
Leamington 0 Buxton 0
Spennymoor Town 0 Alfreton Town 0
 
Northern Premier League Premier Division
Ilkeston Town 0 Stockton Town 0
Matlock Town 0 Ashton United 0
Prescott Cables 0 Bamber Bridge 0
Warrington Rylands 0 Leek Town 0
Whitby Town 0 Hebburn Town 0
 
Northern Premier League East Division
Bishop Auckland 0 Sherwood Colliery 0
Pontefract Collieries 0 Belper Town 0
Sheffield 0 Carlton Town 0
 
Northern Premier League Midland Division
Bedworth United 0 Long Eaton United 0
 
Northern League Division One
West Allotment Celtic 0 Newcastle Blue Star 0
Whitley Bat 0 Tow Law Town 0
 
Northern League Division Two
Bedlington Terriers 0 Alnwick Town 0
Washington 0 Prudhoe 0

Stockton find the net but it's disallowed.    Early warning.         0--0.   5 mins

Most of the play is in the Stockton half but no goal threat yet.  Shot by Hayes is saved by Yates. Stockton are looking good when they break forward.      0-0.     14 mins

Nearly 0-2 Ilkeston defender clears off the line.   It is 0-2 now goal from the corner by Purewal.   We are awful.      22 mins

Ilkeston corner now.  Nothing from it. Corner to Stockton.  It's headed away,  Yellow for Daniel. Good save by Harker .      0-2.     28 mins

UPDATES  20:30
 
League One
Mansfield Town 0 Lincoln City 1
Stevenage 0 Burton Albion 0
 
League Two
Notts County 1 Colchester United 0
 
National League North
Leamington 1 Buxton 0
Spennymoor Town 2 Alfreton Town 0
 
Northern Premier League Premier Division
Ilkeston Town 0 Stockton Town 2
Matlock Town 0 Ashton United 1
Prescott Cables 0 Bamber Bridge 0
Warrington Rylands 1 Leek Town 0
Whitby Town 1 Hebburn Town 1
 
Northern Premier League East Division
Bishop Auckland 2 Sherwood Colliery 1
Pontefract Collieries 0 Belper Town 0
Sheffield 1 Carlton Town 0
 
Northern Premier League Midland Division
Bedworth United 0 Long Eaton United 0
 
Northern League Division One
West Allotment Celtic 1 Newcastle Blue Star 1
Whitley Bay 0 Tow Law Town 0
 
Northern League Division Two
Bedlington Terriers 0 Alnwick Town 0
Washington 0 Prudhoe 3

Half time 0-2.    Stockton by far the better side.    

Good forward run by Dec,  Daniel so close to getting through.  good start      0-2.     50 mins.   

2 terific saves by Harker in quick succession.  Deffo better by Ilkeston this half.  Good save by Yates from a close range header.     still 0-2