WhiteBallProject » Sat 22 March 25 : Stockton v Ilkeston : ko 3pm

Matchman · 17/3/2025 5:44 AM

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Saturday's 4-0 win has given us an opportunity to get back into playoff contention. We're 4 points behind Stockton so if we can beat them there's only one point in it and we have a slightly better goal difference.

They have one of the best home records in the league ie : P17. W9. D3. L5. F28. A19. Pts 30
But their home form has slipped recently and they have won only one of their last five home matches.

These are their last five home results
Sat 18 Jan. Bamber Bridge Draw 2 - 2
Sat 25 Jan Gainsborough Lost. 2 - 3
Wed 29 Jan Leek Won. 1 - 0
Sat 8 Feb W Rylands Lost. 1 - 3
Sat 1 Mar. Basford Draw. 1 - 1

Stockton had an impressive win at Ashton in their last match and are currently unbeaten in their last four including a win at the New Manor Ground.

Last edited by Matchman (17/3/2025 5:45 AM)

kevilsonlad · 17/3/2025 7:13 AM

If they play like they did at ours we will lose ..

Matchman · 17/3/2025 8:56 AM

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kevilsonlad wrote:
If they play like they did at ours we will lose ..

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Yes, Stockton are a good side but so were Lancaster. A lot of our supporters were saying that the season is over. Personally I don't think it is. I reckon we can win at Stockton and the playoffs are then no longer out of reach. With maximum support this can be one of our great away days.

Don't miss out. Book your seat on one of the buses.
Request a seat on Facebook page " Ilkeston Town SG Away Travel" - Zane will confirm if there's a seat available.

Supporters Buses to the Stockton match: Sat 22nd March 2025

Pick Up times:

Supporters early bus (stopping at services) : Kirk Hallam 07:50, Market Place 07:55 - Ground 08:00 £26 pp

Supporters travelling on the team bus : (stopping at services) Coach leaves Ground 10:00 prompt. £26 pp

Last edited by Matchman (20/3/2025 4:12 AM)

Alex · 17/3/2025 4:21 PM

The difference Saturday was Lancaster came to play football. Other teams come to kick us off the park

Matchman · 18/3/2025 7:31 AM

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Last season Guiseley imploded in the run in losing 7 of their last 9 matches. Will that happen to any of playoff contenders this season? It could be happening to Ashton who have failed to win any of their last five (3 draws and 2 defeats). Warrington Rylands made the playoffs last season but have only an outside chance this season. Gainsborough also have a chance and are unbeaten in 9 matches but 5 of those 9 were draws. Ashton have what looks like the least difficult run-in so should make the playoffs. Hyde United have finished 6th for the last two seasons and could come close again with 4 of their last 7 matches against teams in the relegation area.

Stockton are best placed to take the final play off spot if they can beat off Ilkeston’s challenge this Saturday. But if Ilkeston were to win then only a point separates them with six more matches to play.

Stockton     Ilkeston
remaining remaining
matches matches
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Sat 22 Mar Ilkeston (H) Stockton. (A)
   Sat 29 Mar FCUnited (A)   W Rylands. (H)
   Sat 05 Apr    Worksop (H) Hebburn (A)
   Sat 12 Apr. Prescot (A) FC United (H)
   Sat 19 Apr Morpeth (H). Macclesfield (A)
Mon 21 Apr Hebburn (A) Matlock (H)
   Sat 26 Apr    Hyde (H) Bamber Bridge (A)

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Matchman · 18/3/2025 3:20 PM

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I'm assuming we'll be without Jamie Walker for this crucial game but the squad is still good enough to pull off a surprise result. I would like to see Jordan Stevens in the team. He drifts in and out of games sometimes but like Walker he can produce magic touches that create goal opportunities. Providing that he doesn't get roughed up, Harvey Kirby-Moore is getting better all the time and he could be our match winner. I also think we should start with Declan Eratt-Thompson. He's our most inflential player along with Connor Dixon. Colin Daniel has also become a definite starter and we most certainly need L'Varn Brandy.
This would be my team, (and its a good bench) :
1 Yates, 2 McDonald, 3 Charles, 4 Eratt-Thompson, 5 Marshall, 6 Parker, 7 Brandy, 8 Daniel, 9 Kirby-Moore, 10 Dixon, 11 Stevens
Bench: 12 Meikle, 14 Essien, 15 Minkley, 16 Abdullah, 17 Hardwick.

Last edited by Matchman (18/3/2025 3:42 PM)

Matchman · 19/3/2025 9:24 AM

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Stockton Town FC @stockton_townfc
A huge 'six-pointer' takes place at the Map Group UK Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
With it being Non-League Day, we highly encourage everyone to spread the word, bring friends and family and cheer on the Anchors in this must-win game.
https://stocktontownfc.ktckts.com/event/ilkest24=0.001px25/ilkeston-town

Matchman · 19/3/2025 9:56 AM

For supporters making their own way to the Stockton game. the location of the ground is a little different as it is within the grounds of Stockton Sixth Form College and Our Lady and St Bede Catholic Academy, Bishopton Road West, Stockton-on-Tees, TS19 0QD.

The facilities were built in partnership with The Football Foundation. In total, the project cost approximately £1.4 million, with close to £200,000 spent on the drainage of the pitches and the remainder on the new building containing 6 new changing rooms, 2 changing rooms for officials, an educational room, a club room and a drama and dance studio.
In July 2015, the club narrowly won approval from planners for expansion, at a cost of around £800,000. The plans, which had been recommended for approval by Stockton's planning officers, included fencing, flood lights, stands, dug outs, a turnstile, a changing block, a storage container and refreshments room. They had previously been given the green light a year previously to erect a 200-seat stand, floodlighting, artificial (3G) turf pitch, pay booth, changing facilities and toilet and refreshment areas.

Matchman · 19/3/2025 10:10 AM

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https://stocktontownfc.com/key-information-for-your-visit-to-the-map-group-uk-stadium/

Key Information For Your Visit To The MAP Group UK Stadium

Here is all the information you need to know ahead of your visit to the MAP Group UK Stadium.

*Alcohol*
Only alcohol bought from Stockton Town FC may be consumed in the MAP Group UK Stadium or clubhouse as per our licencing Agreement. Under no circumstances can alcohol be brought into the club for consumption. Anyone found consuming alcohol not purchased from the club will be asked to leave immediately.

*Smoking*
Smoking, including the use of all types of electronic cigarettes, is not allowed within the MAP Group UK Stadium or clubhouse. Designated smoking zones are outside the main stadium entrance and clubhouse.

*Bag Policy*
We strongly advise supporters not to bring bags to the MAP Group Stadium unless absolutely necessary. Any bags larger than A4 (a standard rucksack / handbag) will not be permitted. You may be asked to open your bag at the search points which will delay your entry to the stadium

kevilsonlad · 19/3/2025 6:31 PM

Matchman wrote:
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https://stocktontownfc.com/key-information-for-your-visit-to-the-map-group-uk-stadium/

Key Information For Your Visit To The MAP Group UK Stadium

Here is all the information you need to know ahead of your visit to the MAP Group UK Stadium.

*Alcohol*
Only alcohol bought from Stockton Town FC may be consumed in the MAP Group UK Stadium or clubhouse as per our licencing Agreement. Under no circumstances can alcohol be brought into the club for consumption. Anyone found consuming alcohol not purchased from the club will be asked to leave immediately.

*Smoking*
Smoking, including the use of all types of electronic cigarettes, is not allowed within the MAP Group UK Stadium or clubhouse. Designated smoking zones are outside the main stadium entrance and clubhouse.

*Bag Policy*
We strongly advise supporters not to bring bags to the MAP Group Stadium unless absolutely necessary. Any bags larger than A4 (a standard rucksack / handbag) will not be permitted. You may be asked to open your bag at the search points which will delay your entry to the stadium

is that it ????? nothing about where the parking s, turnstiles , bar area , toilets , refreshments ....nowt sorry just warnings or have i missed summat

Matchman · 19/3/2025 7:40 PM

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This is worth a watch

Stockton Town FC @stockton_townfc
This Saturday. Non-League Day. 5th vs 6th. Stockton Town vs Ilkeston Town. There’s no better place to be this Saturday afternoon.

https://x.com/stockton_townfc/status/1902419987035279455?ref_src=twsrc

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Matchman · 19/3/2025 8:10 PM

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Stockton are are really pushing attendance at this crucial game. They know it's going to be a cracker and they need a big crowd behind them.

"Due to increased demand expected for Saturday’s game, we highly encourage supporters purchase a ticket ahead of time."

"We hope to see you all again at this weekend's crucial clash with Ilkeston Town, tell everyone you know to get a ticket now."

"A huge 'six-pointer' takes place at the Map Group UK Stadium on Saturday afternoon. With it being Non-League Day, we highly encourage everyone to spread the word, bring friends and family and cheer on the Anchors in this must-win game."

Matchman · 19/3/2025 8:26 PM

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Specially for Kev :

https://stocktontownfc.com/visiting-the-map-group-uk-stadium/

Visiting the MAP Group UK Stadium

All the information you will need when visiting Stockton Town Football Club’s MAP Group UK Stadium.

TRAVELLING & CAR PARKING
Stockton Town Football Club wishes to be a responsible community organisation and a good neighbour to all residents living locally. The Club would make the following appeal to anyone attending the MAP Group UK Stadium and would like to thank you all in advance for your cooperation. PLEASE UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCE USE RESIDENTIAL STREETS TO PARK YOUR CAR.There are a considerable number of car parking spaces at the club, but if possible either walk to the ground or use public transport. PLEASE DO NOT PARK ON PAVED OR GRASSED AREAS AROUND THE CAR PARK AND CLUB, THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND A RISK TO ALL ATTENDING THE GAME, PLEASE PARK RESPONSIBLY. There is considerable car parking in “Stockton Town Centre” and you can walk to the ground in 20 minutes from there. If possible, please take this option.

SPECTATOR BEHAVIOUR
The passionate support of fans is a vital part of what makes football so special in this country. It is completely understandable that emotions run high.However, we must remind supporters that in the interests of safety and wellbeing for everyone inside our stadium, the pitch is for “players”, “managers” and “officials”, while the stands are there for fans to support their team. At the start of last season, new measures and stronger sanctions to tackle anti-social and criminal behaviours, such as entering the pitch and the use of pyrotechnics were introduced. Our message is clear: fans must stay in the stands. Any individual caught with Pyrotechnics will be asked to leave and will be banned from attending the Ground in the future. Foul and abusive language or behaviour towards any individual, whether , player, official or fellow supporter will not be tolerated, you will be removed from the Ground and banned from attending the Ground in the future,“ PLEASE DO NOT ENTER THE FIELD OF PLAY AT ANY TIME DURING OR AFTER THE GAME”

MAIN CLUBHOUSE (Outside Ground)
Situated at the back right hand side of the Car Park the Clubhouse is open to all supporters. Showing all “LIVE” football and serving a range of draft and bottled beers, lagers, wines and spirits.Within the Clubhouse you will also find our on site Club Shop selling everything from Replica Shirts to Pin Badges.

TICKETS AND GROUND ENTRY
Advance tickets can be bought on-line through our website, alternatively card or cash on the gate. The Club will announce in advance of any all ticket or spectator segregated games.

RESERVED SEATING WITHIN THE STADIUM
The main seated Stand at the half way line has very limited seating available on a matchday. The reserved seating is clearly indicted by the Season Tickets holders name on the underside of the flip up seat. There are also seats reserved with a clear label displayed on the back of the seat indicating there use. Please be prepared to move if asked to do so if your sat in a reserved seat. Any spectator is free to use any unreserved seat. Alternatively the smaller seated stand close to the turnstiles has very few reserved seats and these are free to use by any spectator.

FACILITIES WITHIN THE GROUND
Within the MAP Group UK Stadium you will find the following facilities;

Male, Female and Disabled Toilets
Cafe serving Hot Snacks, Hot and Cold Soft Drinks, Sweets and Savouries.
Can Bar serving cold alcoholic beverages.

DOGS AT THE MAP GROUP UK STADIUM
Dogs are allowed with the following conditions. They must remain on a lead at all times and all waste must be removed from the site at the end of the game and MUST NOT be left in our bins. Thanks in advance for your support on this matter. (The Club will review this on a game by games basis and for larger anticipated crowds will notify supporter’s of any change to the admittance of dogs.)

BIKES AND BALLS
No Bikes, Scooters or Balls will be allowed into the MAP Group UK Stadium.We have had to impose this ban but with the very limited space available it is not the right environment for these items. All bikes and scooters and balls should be left at the main gate and collected as you leave. The Club takes no responsibility for any items left.

Thanks in advance for your support on this matter.“Stockton Town Football Club would like to take the opportunity to say thank you for your cooperation and we look forward to welcoming you all to the ground. Up The Anchors.”

Last edited by Matchman (19/3/2025 8:28 PM)

Matchman · 20/3/2025 10:33 AM

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Stockton's average attendance of 826 is the 4th best in the league and they're expecting a four figure crowd on Saturday. Their two biggest league gates were 1419 against Macclesfield and 1304 against nearest neighbours, Whitby. Their biggest gate was 1545 against Oldham in the FA Trophy.

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Matchman · 20/3/2025 4:26 PM

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Stockton Town FC @stockton_townfc
The 12th man makes a massive difference. Get your tickets, ready your singing voices and back the Anchors all the way as we continue our playoff push

4:30 pm · 20 Mar 2025

Matchman · 20/3/2025 6:51 PM

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Stockton Town FC @stockton_townfc
Four points separate us with Saturday's opponents Ilkeston Town, as we continue the fight for the final playoff position. The importance of this game cannot be understated. We need to pack the Map and help us fight for three crucial points

https://stocktontownfc.ktckts.com/event/ilkest24=0.001px25/ilkeston-town

7:00 pm · 20 Mar 2025

Matchman · 21/3/2025 2:03 PM

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Bishopton Road West, Stockton-on-Tees, TS19 0QD
CALL US: 01642 604 915

MATCH PREVIEW | STOCKTON TOWN VS ILKESTON TOWN

March 21, 2025

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STOCKTON TOWN vs ILKESTON TOWN
PREVIEW

COMPETITION: Pitching In Northern Premier League Premier Division – Matchday 36.
DATE: Saturday 22 March, 2025
KICK-OFF: 15:00
ENTRY: £11 Adult, £9 Concessions, £5 11-18 year-olds, £3 U11
TICKETS: https://stocktontownfc.ktckts.com/event/ilkest2425/ilkeston-town
GROUND: Stockton Town FC, Map Group UK Stadium, Bishopton Road West, Stockton-on-Tees, TS19 0QD
LIVE UPDATES: @stockton_townfc – Twitter/X
LIVE COMMENTARY: https://anchors-radio.mixlr.com/
CLUBHOUSE: Open from 8:30am, serving breakfast until 12pm

This year’s annual Non-League Day falls at a crucial time for Stockton Town, as a 5th vs 6th clash against Ilkeston Town awaits.
The Anchors come into the game following a massive victory at 4th-placed Ashton United last weekend, in front of an incredible travelling support. nJosh Baggs scored the lone goal of the goal in the 72nd minute after darting into the box to meet a Glen Butterworth cross with his head. Michael Dunwell’s side are now unbeaten in four, with only seven games remaining in the 2024/25 season.

THE OPPOSITION
Ilkeston Town are a team on a drastic rise through the Non-League pyramid following their formation in 2017, after the folding of Ilkeston FC. They are now pushing for their fourth promotion in less than 10 years.The Derbyshire-based side are currently in 6th position, four points away from the Anchoes in the final playoff spot after a disappointing run of form, which saw a 4-0 win over Lancaster City on Saturday end a six-game winless run. The Robins have a few familiar names that won’t bring back nice memories for Anchors fans, managed by Ian Deakin, who coached a certain Long Eaton United to a penalties victory at the Map Group UK Stadium in the 2023 playoff final. He has a large number of that squad with him in Ilkeston, including standout winger Jamie Walker, however Walker will miss Saturday’s game through suspension. Deakin’s side are still trying to replace the attacking prowess of Tom Cursons, who made a big money move to Harrogate Town in January, and remains the second top scorer in the league, even after departing two months ago. 19-year-old former Shrewsbury Town prodigy Harvey Kirby-Moore has three goals in his last two games, and will be a guy the Anchors will have to keep a close eye on.

HEAD-TO-HEAD
The two sides met only a couple of weeks ago in Derbyshire, where the Anchors secured a massive three points under the lights.18 Feb 2025 Northern Premier League Premier Division

FORM GUIDE
Stockton Town: L W W D W Last Game: Ashton United 0-1 Stockton Town
Ilkeston Town: L D D D W Last Game: Ilkeston Town 4-0 Lancaster City

PRE-MATCH QUOTES
Stockton Town manager Michael Dunwell spoke ahead of this test following victory over Ashton United on Saturday by saying:“Our home form in the early part of the season was excellent, but the last few games we have stuttered just a little bit, but we will of course be looking to put that right, and if we do, we will be in a fantastic position going into the final six games.”

Words by Jordan Clarke

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Matchman · 21/3/2025 2:39 PM

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Macclesfield could secure promotion and earn their place in the National League North for next season when they welcome Bamber Bridge to the Leasing.com Stadium this weekend.

Despite recording a 4-0 victory over Morpeth Town last Saturday, Robbie Savage’s side were forced to put their champagne on ice as Worksop Town’s 3-1 win over Hyde United delayed their Northern Premier League title celebrations. Now, the Silkmen know that a win against the Brig will mathematically seal their ascension to Step 2 of the non-league pyramid, regardless of the Tigers’ result against Warrington Rylands.

Worksop’s opponents, the Blues, will be hoping to keep their dreams of reaching the play-offs alive. They currently sit eight points adrift of Stockton Town in fifth, but Craig Parry’s men are currently on a seven-game winning streak as they look to tie down a guaranteed home play-off clash, come the end of the season.

Arguably the fixture of the round, the aforementioned Stockton welcome Ilkeston Town to the Map Group UK Stadium in a crucial battle for the final play-off position. A victory for the Robins would close the gap between themselves and their north-east opponents to just one point, but adversely, three points for the Anchors could see them leapfrog Ashton United into fourth place, depending on the outcome of the Robins’ trip to Leek Town.

Elsewhere, third-placed Guiseley make the trip to Hebburn Town in their bid to book their own home play-off clash next month.

Morpeth Town are another team whose play-off ambitions are still in the balance. They will look to bounce back away at Lancaster City this weekend after their five-game unbeaten run came to an end at the hands of the runaway league leaders last weekend.

Towards the middle of the table, Gainsborough Trinity host FC United of Manchester at the Northolme, while Prescot Cables travel to Tameside to take on Hyde United.

Matlock Town, who recently appointed Adam Clayton as their new manager until the end of the season following the departure of Ryan Cresswell, start the weekend four points adrift of safety, but a win against already-relegated Blyth Spartans on home soil would go a long way towards helping them avoid the drop.

Standing between the Gladiators and safety is Whitby Town, with the Seasiders making the journey west to Derbyshire to face off against Mickleover, who are also in dire need of three points in their battle to stave off relegation. They will also be hoping that Basford United, who sit four points above them in 20th place, drop points at home to Workington.

Fixtures - Saturday 22 March

Basford United vs Workington
Gainsborough Trinity vs FC United of Manchester
Hebburn Town vs Guiseley
Hyde United vs Prescot Cables
Lancaster City vs Morpeth Town
Leek Town vs Ashton United
Macclesfield vs Bamber Bridge
Matlock Town vs Blyth Spartans
Mickleover vs Whitby Town
Stockton Town vs Ilkeston Town
Warrington Rylands vs Worksop Town

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Matchman · 22/3/2025 6:47 AM

It's MATCH DAY and a really tough one
We have to win to keep our playoff hopes alive.
We will be outnumbered by a thousand Stockton fans rooting for their team.
But we'll give it our best shot.
The tougher the task, the greater the joy if we win.
See you there.

WhiteBallProject · 22/3/2025 12:33 PM

ROUND UP 15:00

League Two
Chesterfield 0 Harrogate Town 0

National League North
Buxton 0 King’s Lynn Town 0
Chorley  0 Alfreton Town 0

Northern Premier League Premier Division
Basford United 0 Workington 0
Gainsborough Trinity 0 FC United of Manchester 0
Hebburn Town 0 Guiseley 0
Hyde United 0 Prescot Cables 0
Lancaster City 0 Morpeth Town 0
Leek Town 0 Ashton United 0
Macclesfield 0 Bamber Bridge 0
Matlock Town 0 Blyth Spartans 0
Mickleover 0 Whitby Town 0
Stockton Town 0 Ilkeston Town 0
Warrington Rylands 0 Worksop Town 0

1 Macclesfield       +60  88
2 Worksop Town   +37  68
3 Guiseley +24  65
4 Ashton United    +16  60
5 Stockton Town   +14  59
6 Ilkeston Town     +15  55

Northern Premier League East
Belper Town 0 Grimsby Borough 0
Carlton Town 0 Ossett United 0
Cleethorpes Town 0 Ashington 0
Heaton Stannington  0 Bridlington Town 0
Sherwood Colliery 0 Garforth Town 0

Northern Premier League Midland
Anstey Nomads 0 Sporting Khalsa 0
Long Eaton United 0 Darlaston Town 0
Quorn 0 Wellingborough Town 0
Shepshed Dynamo 0 Sutton Coldfield Town 0

Lowland League
Berwick Rangers 0 Tranent 0

Northern League Division One
Boro Rangers 0 Blyth Town 0
Newcastle Benfield 0 Whickham 0
Northallerton Town 0 Newcastle Blue Star 0
Whitley Bay 0 Carlisle City 0

Northern League Division Two
Bedlington Terriers 0 Newcastle University 0
Prudhoe 0 Billlingham Synthonia 0
Thornaby 0 Ryton & Crawcrook Albion 0

Ex Robins

Matchman · 22/3/2025 1:34 PM

Stockton Town
1 Harker, 2 Baggs, 3 Purewal ,4 King ,5 Nicholson, 6 Coulthard, 7 Butterworth, 8 Painter, 9 Scott, 10, Sweet. 11 Hayes.
Bench 12 Thompson, 14 John, 15 Gallacher, 16 Fowler, 17 Roberts.

Ilkeston Town
1 Yates, 2 Minkley, 3 Charles, 4 Meikle 5 Marshall. 6 Parker, 7 Brandy, 8 Daniel, 9 Kirby-Moore , 10 Dixon, 11 Stevens.
Bench 12 Essien . 14 McDonald. 15 Wauchope. 16 Eratt-Thompson, 17Hardwick

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Matchman · 22/3/2025 1:43 PM

Here we are at this very compact little ground. There's no cover on 3 sides of the ground so hope it doesn't rain. There's 20 minutes to kickoff. If there's a gate of 1000 the ground will be packed. Good to see plenty of Ilkeston fans.

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Matchman · 22/3/2025 1:50 PM

It looks like a big attendance, nearly all of the seats are taken and people are standing all around the pitch. And there's plenty of noise. 10 minutes to kickoff

Behind one goal there's a sign saying "Home Supporters". That's unusual.

There's loads of stewards on duty.

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Matchman · 22/3/2025 1:56 PM

Massive cheer from the Stockton fans as the teams come out

Ilkeston in red and white Stockton in yellow and blue.

It's a really good atmosphere as we prepare for kick off.

Here we go . It's do or die. we're off...........

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Matchman · 22/3/2025 2:04 PM

Great drive forward by Stevens. but keeper has it. What a Chance for Brandy but he doesn't connect properly.
At the other end Stockton win a corner. Yates punches clear. Bright start. 0-0. 4 mins