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08/11/2026 12:31 PM  #1


Tue 10th Nov : Curzon Ashton v Ilkeston Town; ko 7.45: Bus Details

Curzon are currently the best team in our league after winning 10 of their last 12 matches.

Overall record : P17. W11. D1. L5 . F31. A18. Pts.34
Home record  :  P. 8  W. 6  D1. L1.  F.14  A 6. Pts.19

Their only home defeat was to Guiseley back in August.  
They’ve picked up maximum points from their last 5 home matches.
This could be tough watch.

After originally saying there would be no buses going to this night match there are now rumours that there could be a change of mind. I’ll try to find out.  If there is a bus (either team bus or Supporters Group bus) I’ll post the details on here)

 

Last edited by Matchman (09/11/2026 10:22 PM)

 

09/11/2026 3:16 PM  #2


Re: Tue 10th Nov : Curzon Ashton v Ilkeston Town; ko 7.45: Bus Details

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Good news  -There is now a bus to the Curzon Ashton match tomorrow night. (Tue 10th November)

𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗬 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗩𝗘𝗟 | 𝗖𝗨𝗥𝗭𝗢𝗡 𝗔𝗦𝗛𝗧𝗢𝗡
Join us on the road tomorrow as we travel to face Curzon Ashton.
 Pick-up: Microlise New Manor Ground
 Departure: 4:00pm
 Price: £20 return

 To book your seat, message our page or call 01159 300 386.

 

Last edited by Matchman (09/11/2026 3:17 PM)

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Yesterday 10:19 AM  #3


Re: Tue 10th Nov : Curzon Ashton v Ilkeston Town; ko 7.45: Bus Details

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******************** MATCH DAY *********************

The last time we played against Curzon Ashton was at the end of the 2014-15 season in the playoff final which Curzon won by 1-0.  Curzon went on to play 11 seasons in the National League North before being relegated back to the Northern Premier League at the end of last season. 

Ilkeston’s fortunes went the other way. Two season’s after that playoff final Ilkeston went into liquidation and were relegated to Step 6 but they fought their way back through the leagues and by 2022-23 they were back at Step 3. We were placed in the Southern League for one season before being moved back to the Northern Premier.

Today, after a gap of eleven years and six months, we meet again at the ground where we lost the playoff final.  Curzon will be favourites to win but there’s always a chance we could spring a surprise with Ryan Hindley’s team improving week by week. 

There are 3 big matches this week
Tonight: Curzon Ashton away
Friday: ko 8pm  - FA Youth Cup Ilkeston v Tranmere Rovers (big crowd expected)
Saturday: ko 3pm - Ilkeston v FC United (big crowd expected)

 

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Yesterday 2:26 PM  #4


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Yesterday 2:27 PM  #5


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Yesterday 3:07 PM  #8


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Yesterday 3:08 PM  #9


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Yesterday 7:33 PM  #10


Re: Tue 10th Nov : Curzon Ashton v Ilkeston Town; ko 7.45: Bus Details

Ilkeston T0wn
1 Alexander, 2 Jennings, 3 Brandy, 4 Thompson, 5 Cox, 6 Johnson, 7 Glover, 8 Newell, 9 Dwyer, 10 Reason, 11 Lee
bench: 12 Kozluk. 14 Owen, 15 Daniel, 16 Hunter.

Curzon Ashton
1 Dowling, 2 Sobowale, 3=hayhurst, 4 Boscha, 5 Amado, 6 Nolan, 7 Richards, 8 Whitehead, 9 Spencer, 10 Roberts, 11 Holmes, 
Bench: 12 Wilson, 14 Lawal. 15 Curran, 16 Galassi. 17 Lotefa.

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Yesterday 7:48 PM  #11


Re: Tue 10th Nov : Curzon Ashton v Ilkeston Town; ko 7.45: Bus Details

Curzon in blue, Ilkeston in orange
It’s cold and We’re off......

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Yesterday 7:56 PM  #12


Re: Tue 10th Nov : Curzon Ashton v Ilkeston Town; ko 7.45: Bus Details

Great ball by Brandy gives Reason an opportunity but he’s crowded out before he can get a shot away. Otherwise no real chances.       0-0.   7 mins

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Yesterday 8:01 PM  #13


Re: Tue 10th Nov : Curzon Ashton v Ilkeston Town; ko 7.45: Bus Details

First corner to Curzon. Header is high.and wide/. Cuzon are having more possession but no threat so far.    
0-0.     12 mins

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Yesterday 8:03 PM  #14


Re: Tue 10th Nov : Curzon Ashton v Ilkeston Town; ko 7.45: Bus Details

UPDATES 20:05
 
EFL Trophy
Mansfield Town 2 Chesterfield 1
Burton Albion 0 Notts County 1
Grimsby Town 0 Nottingham Forest U21 3
 
Northern Premier League Premier Division
Bury 0 Cleethorpes Town 0
Curzon Ashton 0 Ilkeston Town 0
Quorn 0 Stockton Town 0
Redcar Athletic 1 Bamber Bridge 0
Warrington Rylands 0 Guiseley 0
Workington 0 Alfreton Town 0
 
Northern Premier League Midland Division
Carlton Town 0 Bourne Town 0
Loughborough Students 0 Rugby Borough 0
Mickleover 0 Boston Town 0
 
Brooks Mileson Memorial League Cup First Qualifying Round
Northallerton Town 0 Alnwick Town 0
 
Northumberland Senior Cup Quarter Final
Whitley Bay 0 Blyth Town 2
 

 

Yesterday 8:10 PM  #15


Re: Tue 10th Nov : Curzon Ashton v Ilkeston Town; ko 7.45: Bus Details

Curzon’s best chance but Johnson clears the danger.  Injury to glover causes a hold up.   He’s okay and back on.      0-0.    22mins

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Yesterday 8:18 PM  #16


Re: Tue 10th Nov : Curzon Ashton v Ilkeston Town; ko 7.45: Bus Details

Good interception by Glover. Both sides giving the ball away too much.  Another Curzon corner.. Alexander misses it but recovers.  Alexander has gone down injured from that incident.   he’s okay now.     0-0.    30 mins

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Yesterday 8:19 PM  #17


Re: Tue 10th Nov : Curzon Ashton v Ilkeston Town; ko 7.45: Bus Details

UPDATES 20:20
 
EFL Trophy
Mansfield Town 2 Chesterfield 1
Burton Albion 0 Notts County 1
Grimsby Town 0 Nottingham Forest U21 3
 
Northern Premier League Premier Division
Bury 0 Cleethorpes Town 0
Curzon Ashton 0 Ilkeston Town 0
Quorn 1 Stockton Town 0
Redcar Athletic 1 Bamber Bridge 0
Warrington Rylands 0 Guiseley 1
Workington 0 Alfreton Town 0
 
Northern Premier League Midland Division
Carlton Town 0 Bourne Town 0
Loughborough Students 0 Rugby Borough 0
Mickleover 0 Boston Town 0
 
Brooks Mileson Memorial League Cup First Qualifying Round
Northallerton Town 1 Alnwick Town 0
 
Northumberland Senior Cup Quarter Final
Whitley Bay 0 Blyth Town 4
 
Ex Robins
Harvey Kirby-Moore scores for Anstey Nomads against Kettering Town 21’
 

 

Yesterday 8:24 PM  #18


Re: Tue 10th Nov : Curzon Ashton v Ilkeston Town; ko 7.45: Bus Details

Giover gets a shot away but offside flag is up. Good forward run and cross by Holmes for Curzon but Alexander has it. Not much quality on show so far.         0-0.     36 mins

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Yesterday 8:29 PM  #19


Re: Tue 10th Nov : Curzon Ashton v Ilkeston Town; ko 7.45: Bus Details

 Amado nearly gifts the ball to Reason but he gets away with it.       0-0.    41 mins

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Yesterday 8:32 PM  #20


Re: Tue 10th Nov : Curzon Ashton v Ilkeston Town; ko 7.45: Bus Details

Chance for Curzon ,  Best Ilkeston move brings a corner. 
2 added minutes 

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Yesterday 8:35 PM  #21


Re: Tue 10th Nov : Curzon Ashton v Ilkeston Town; ko 7.45: Bus Details

Great defending by Brandy, 

Half Time.    0-0

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Yesterday 8:37 PM  #22


Re: Tue 10th Nov : Curzon Ashton v Ilkeston Town; ko 7.45: Bus Details

UPDATES 20:37
 
EFL Trophy
Mansfield Town 3 Chesterfield 4
Burton Albion 0 Notts County 3
Grimsby Town 0 Nottingham Forest U21 3
 
Northern Premier League Premier Division
Bury 0 Cleethorpes Town 0
Curzon Ashton 0 Ilkeston Town 0
Quorn 1 Stockton Town 1
Redcar Athletic 2 Bamber Bridge 0
Warrington Rylands 0 Guiseley 1
Workington 0 Alfreton Town 0
 
Northern Premier League Midland Division
Carlton Town 0 Bourne Town 1
Loughborough Students 1 Rugby Borough 1
Mickleover 1 Boston Town 0
 
Brooks Mileson Memorial League Cup First Qualifying Round
Northallerton Town 2 Alnwick Town 0
 
Northumberland Senior Cup Quarter Final
Whitley Bay 0 Blyth Town 4
 
Ex Robins
Harvey Kirby-Moore scores for Anstey Nomads against Kettering Town 21’
Kane Richards scores for Mickleover against Boston Town 39’

 

Yesterday 8:50 PM  #23


Re: Tue 10th Nov : Curzon Ashton v Ilkeston Town; ko 7.45: Bus Details

  we’re off again......

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Yesterday 8:51 PM  #24


Re: Tue 10th Nov : Curzon Ashton v Ilkeston Town; ko 7.45: Bus Details

UPDATES 20:50
 
EFL Trophy
Mansfield Town 3 Chesterfield 5
Burton Albion 0 Notts County 3
Grimsby Town 0 Nottingham Forest U21 3
 
Northern Premier League Premier Division
Bury 0 Cleethorpes Town 0
Curzon Ashton 0 Ilkeston Town 0
Quorn 1 Stockton Town 2
Redcar Athletic 2 Bamber Bridge 0
Warrington Rylands 0 Guiseley 1
Workington 0 Alfreton Town 0
 
Northern Premier League Midland Division
Carlton Town 0 Bourne Town 1
Loughborough Students 1 Rugby Borough 1
Mickleover 1 Boston Town 0
 
Brooks Mileson Memorial League Cup First Qualifying Round
Northallerton Town 2 Alnwick Town 0
 
Northumberland Senior Cup Quarter Final
Whitley Bay 0 Blyth Town 2
 
Ex Robins
Harvey Kirby-Moore scores for Anstey Nomads against Kettering Town 21’
Kane Richards scores for Mickleover against Boston Town 39’

 

Yesterday 8:55 PM  #25


Re: Tue 10th Nov : Curzon Ashton v Ilkeston Town; ko 7.45: Bus Details

Strong start by Cuuzon has Ilkeston defending . Corner to Curzon. We get it away.    0-0.     50 mins

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Yesterday 9:00 PM  #26


Re: Tue 10th Nov : Curzon Ashton v Ilkeston Town; ko 7.45: Bus Details

We’re under some pressure just now. Dwyer gets a foul in his favour at last but nothing from it.     0-0.    55 mins

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Yesterday 9:06 PM  #27


Re: Tue 10th Nov : Curzon Ashton v Ilkeston Town; ko 7.45: Bus Details

Another Curzon corner.  It’s booted away.  Brandy wins a corner for Ilkeston . Everyone up for it.  Poor corner its a waste.      0-0.   61 mins

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Yesterday 9:08 PM  #28


Re: Tue 10th Nov : Curzon Ashton v Ilkeston Town; ko 7.45: Bus Details

Matchman wrote:

Another Curzon corner.  It’s booted away.  Brandy wins a corner for Ilkeston . Everyone up for it.  Poor corner its a waste.      0-0.   61 mins

i really dont understand how can you put a bad corner over ....

 

Yesterday 9:09 PM  #29


Re: Tue 10th Nov : Curzon Ashton v Ilkeston Town; ko 7.45: Bus Details

Good defending by Cox.    Not great from Ilkeston but were defending well enough.      0-0.    64 mins

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Yesterday 9:10 PM  #30


Re: Tue 10th Nov : Curzon Ashton v Ilkeston Town; ko 7.45: Bus Details

UPDATES 21:10
 
EFL Trophy
Mansfield Town 3 Chesterfield 5 ft
Burton Albion 0 Notts County 3 ft
Grimsby Town 0 Nottingham Forest U21 3 ft
 
Northern Premier League Premier Division
Bury 0 Cleethorpes Town 0
Curzon Ashton 0 Ilkeston Town 0
Quorn 1 Stockton Town 2
Redcar Athletic 2 Bamber Bridge 0
Warrington Rylands 0 Guiseley 1
Workington 2 Alfreton Town 0
 
Northern Premier League Midland Division
Carlton Town 0 Bourne Town 1
Loughborough Students 1 Rugby Borough 1
Mickleover 1 Boston Town 0
 
Brooks Mileson Memorial League Cup First Qualifying Round
Northallerton Town 2 Alnwick Town 1
 
Northumberland Senior Cup Quarter Final
Whitley Bay 0 Blyth Town 2
 
Ex Robins
Harvey Kirby-Moore scores for Anstey Nomads against Kettering Town 21’
Kane Richards scores for Mickleover against Boston Town 39’

 

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