WhiteBallProject » Ilkeston v Halesowen : Sat 29th January 2022

Matchman · 18/1/2022 9:31 AM

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As far as I’m concerned this match may well decide who gets automatic promotion, us or Halesowen. A win for either team makes them favourites. Both teams know this so it’s going to be like a cup final.

I have a feeling though, that the most important thing for both sides will be to avoid defeat. A draw keeps both sides in the race and opens the door for Chasetown who still have an outside chance of finishing in the top spot.

A draw between Ilkeston and Halesowen would allow Chasetown to get within one point of both teams and they still have to play both Ilkeston and Halesowen.

Realistically, we are now pretty certain to finish in the top five but this match is about avoiding the lottery of the playoffs. We go into the Halesowen match on a run of nine home games unbeaten (8 wins and 1 draw). Halesowen have won their last five matches and have the best away record in the league. So both teams have momentum.

It looks like there will be massive support for both sides and another bumper gate. Get there early to avoid queuing.

Matchman · 18/1/2022 7:31 PM

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LOOK OUT FOR THE BUST-UPS

Match highlights from @Yeltz_TV on Saturday's game

https://youtu.be/DlXlgRwCDSM

youtube.comHIGHLIGHTS | Halesowen Town v Stamford AFC [15th Jan 2022]Watch the full highlights as Halesowen Town continue the season with a home tie vs Stamford.Filmed and Edited by Kieran CorcoranIntro Song - Cruella by The C...

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Matchman · 18/1/2022 7:42 PM

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PAUL SMITH REFUSES TO TALK ABOUT ILKESTON MATCH

Yeltz TV caught up with Paul Smith following yesterday's victory over Stamford

https://youtu.be/R6kGqaiO7V4

youtube.com Paul Smith - Post Match Interview - Halesowen 3-2 Stamford A delighted Paul Smith speaks to Yeltz TV after a victory over Stamford leaving Halesowen unbeaten in 5. Filmed and Edited by Kieran Corcoran

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Matchman · 19/1/2022 9:46 PM

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Halesowen Town FC @halesowentownfc AWAY TRAVEL

We are now into our 5th supporters coach for our game away at @ilkestontown_fc on Saturday January 29th, £12 per seat
Come into the JG Lounge at Saturday's game to book with Jackie between 12.30pm and 2.45pm
#UpTheYeltz #YeltzOnTour #12thMan

Matchman · 20/1/2022 7:18 AM

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With at least five busloads of supporters coming from Halesowen and with Derby and Forest not playing (both playing Sunday) I'm reckoning that we might beat the Belper attendance. It should be a cracking atmosphere and we're going to need extra stewards, extra parking and a police presence.

Matchman · 20/1/2022 6:49 PM

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ADVANCE INFORMATION RE HALESOWEN MATCH

https://ilkestontownfc.co.uk/advance-match-day-notification-saturday-29th-january/?fbclid=IwAR09qr2bJXmZTSlrabE1ujrVtiLob4shAFn5cRw668TVaHvXfSP08h4daOc

Matchman · 23/1/2022 2:49 PM

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The long awaited clash against Halesowen is now only days away. Both teams come into the game on the back of five goal victories. The anticipation is immense. The New Manor Ground will be bulging, the terraces will be throbbing and the noise will be deafening. The clocktower end, with it’s hotbed of unrelenting support could be our 12th man.
The two sides are neck and neck with only goal difference separating them.
Both sides will be desperate to win and will be even more desperate to avoid defeat. A draw would probably be more advantageous to Ilkeston as they currently have a much superior goal difference.
I think the last time we had such a massive invasion of away supporters to the NMG was when FC United of Manchester came with about 700 fans.

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Matchman · 23/1/2022 8:41 PM

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MATCH PREVIEW ON HALESOWEN WEBSITE

Ilkeston Town v Halesowen Town

Northern Premier League – Midlands
Saturday 29 January 2022 – 3pm New Manor Ground, Awsworth Road, Ilkeston, DE7 8JF
Adults £10, Concessions £7, Under 16’s Free

Halesowen Town Football Club now get ready to travel over to the New Manor Ground to take on Ilkeston Town, in a top of the league clash.

Last time, The Yeltz were at The Grove when they took on Yaxley, who have picked up in form in recent weeks. It was Paul Smith’s Yeltz boys who started the quickest when Gregory got the opening goal on the 8th minute and Halesowen kept up the attack and Gregory got his second just before half time, taking The Yeltz into the break with a 2-0 lead. Second half Rob Evans, did what he does best and came down the channels into the box to beat the keeper to make it 3-0. Just two minutes later Sim took his turn to get on the score sheet and nicely finished to make it 4-0. Right on 90 minutes Manning finished the game off with his goal to give The Yeltz all three points and a clean sheet, keeping us joint top with 54 points, in front of another big crowd of 926.

Last time out for Ilkeston. They were away against Soham Town Rangers, it was the hosts who took the lead early on the 3rd minute, it took Ilkeston 20 minutes to get their first goal when Zak Goodson brought them level. Charlie Wakefield got the second goal for Ilkeston on the 40th minute taking them into half time with a 2-1 lead. Second half Adam Chapman got the first of the half on the 47th minute. The hosts Soham got the next goal from the spot on the 74th minute, it stood at 3-2 to Ilkeston until the 90th minute, when Adam Chapman got his second on 96th minute and Remaye Campbell got the 5th for his side on the 97th minute. Ilkeston Town stay joint top with The Yeltz with 54 points.

Lets all get behind The Yeltz boys with the massive Yeltz following we are taking over to Derbyshire, and help the boys bring all three points back to The Grove and take top spot.  #UpTheYeltz

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Matchman · 24/1/2022 7:01 PM

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Halesowen Manager talks about their last match and then the upcoming humdinger with Ilkeston.
Actually he's quite complimentary.

Yeltz TV caught up with the Gaffer @smudger1207 after yesterday's victory #UpTheYeltz #YeltzTV youtube.comMANAGER INTERVIEW | Paul Smith | Halesowen 5-0 YaxleyHalesowen Town manager Paul Smith reflects on an afternoon of goals in the Northern Premier League Midlands Division as the Yeltz make it 6 wins on the bounce.

Click the link below

https://twitter.com/halesowentownfc/status/1485602813765844994?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet

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Alex · 26/1/2022 3:21 PM

Do you know what?

Halesowen manager comes over as a top bloke and spoke the truth. We are both good sides and the league will not be won on Saturday. What we also have to remember is chase town are only 3 points behind both sides.

It's going to be a fantastic game I hope with a fantastic crowd supporting both teams.

Matchman · 26/1/2022 3:25 PM

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Message for travelling Halesowen supporters :

Away travel to Ilkeston Town Saturday 29th January

HALESOWEN TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB can now confirm that all 5 official coaches to Ilkeston Town are now sold out. This will mean over 270 fans travelling by coach with approximately the same number making their own way to Derbyshire. Ongoing roadworks outside the Grove coupled with the fact that our U-21 team have a game on Saturday morning mean that we have had to make a few changes to our usual travel arrangements. The car park at the Grove will be unavailable to supporters to park, if using on road parking please be respectful of our local residents.

Coaches will be in place at 12pm with a departure time of 12.15pm at the following locations.
Coach 1 - will depart from the Grove
Coaches 2, 3, 4 & 5 - will depart from opposite Earls school on Furnace Hill
If you still have to pay for your seat please come and see Jackie in the JG Lounge either on Friday between 11am and 3pm or on Saturday between 9am and 11.15am.

On arrival at Ilkeston you may be subject by a search and you are reminded that it is an offence to take alcohol, pyrotechnics or anything considered to be a weapon into the New Manor Ground. This is one of the most anticipated games in our league and we are sure both sets of fans are looking forward to a cracking game of football, let's enjoy the game and let football be a winner.
If you are unsure which coach you are on please contact Jackie .

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Message for Ikeston supporters

There is real possibility of a very large attendance for this match.
The fleet of supporters coaches from Halesowen will be arriving at the NMG around 2pm. There will be extra turnstiles in use to reduce queuing to get into the ground but it's recommended that our supporters arrive before 2pm if at all possible. If coming by car it's extremely advisable to arrive early in order to avoid the inevitable traffic congestion around the ground.
If you cannot arrive early, It would be most helpful if as many supporters as possible could:
1/ walk to the ground or
2/ arrange to be dropped off near the ground or
3/ park well away from the ground

The last thing we want is for our supporters to miss out or be inconvenienced. Please plan your unmissable day.

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Matchman · 26/1/2022 6:45 PM

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It’s been pointed out to me that whoever wins the big match, it doesn’t make them Champions. There’s still 13 matches to play after this one so there’s time for fortunes to change. That may be true but if there’s a winner on Saturday, their destiny is in their own hands. The losers would be relying on another team doing them a favour.
This is one of those matches that could go either way. Both teams are capable of putting on a match winning performance. Both teams have momentum and both will be up for it.
I’m taking Ilkeston to win because we have the better goal scorers. We are the league’s highest scorers and the goals have come from several players. Zak Goodson, Remaye Campbell and Alex Troke are all into double figures with midfielder Charlie Wakefield not far behind. Add to that, new signing Montel Gibson and we look sure to score goals.
Halesowen top scorers are Kyle Finn and Richard Gregory with 10 each.
Ilkeston also have a really strong bench giving us options if we need to change things. Add to that home advantage and I think we can win.

Matchman · 27/1/2022 8:09 PM

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Would anyone like to have a guess at Saturday's outcome ?

I'm going for a 3-2 Ilkeston win. Goodson, Maguire and Gibson to score. Attendance 2500.

Alex · 27/1/2022 11:13 PM

I'm thinking 3-2. Us to go down 2-0

WhiteBallProject · 28/1/2022 12:32 PM

I am going 2-2 Troke pen and Goodson for us! Halesowen to score first and then we equalise then they go 2-1 after a defensive howler. Then with ten minutes to go kicking towards the Clocktower Zak Goodson who had so far done very little. Gets the ball takes it inside two Yeltz defenders and bends it in to the top corner from the edge of the area. We have a chance in the last minute but miss it when it would be easier to score. man of the Match is Chapman but the fans vote for Zak again cos they love him and he wins games (or rescues draws). Crowd 2,287. We have a big love in with the Halesowen fans and everyone goes home happy!
That it sorted!! Hardly worth going now we know the result!

Matchman · 28/1/2022 6:56 PM

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FROM HALESOWEN TWITTER

Travelling in numbers, it's what we do best. See you all tomorrow @halesowentownfc

Click on the link below

https://youtube.com/watch?v=XuypvmjTnOY&t=6s…

youtube.com WE ARE HALESOWEN What is a Yeltz to you? Travelling in numbers, it's what we do best. Noisy fanbase? We've got that covered too! Non League Football, the bug that never leaves · 28 Jan 2022

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WhiteBallProject · 28/1/2022 7:58 PM

ILKESTON TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB STATS 2021-22

Northern Premier League Midland Division
3:00pm Saturday 22nd January 2022

Soham Town Rangers (1) 2
Ward 3’
Morais 74’

Ilkeston Town (2) 5
Goodson 20’
Wakefield 43’
Chapman 47’ 90’
Campbell 90’

Att 178

Ilkeston Town – Durrant, Williams, Bennett (Brown-Hill 65’), Chapman, Maguire, Fenton, Goodson, Bird (Reid 73’), Campbell, Troke (Caine 76’) and Wakefield.
Subs not used Irvine and Carvell.

Soham Town Rangers – Iron, Atcha, Saka, Kaye (Thomas 82’), Mattless, Watson, Seaman (Morais 60’), Conway, Ward, Rogers (Connor 64’) and Arthur
Airen and Groves

Notes   Ilkeston Town win their second consecutive 5-2.

P 24 W 18 D 3 L 3 F 73 A 27 Pts 57 Pos 1st

Next Game
3:00pm Saturday 29thJanuary 2022
v Halesowen Town  away Northern Premier League Midland Division

Player Stats 20-21  -- Career
Durrant  27 apps 0 sub 0 unused sub 0 goals  -- 72 apps 0 sub 0 unused sub 0 goals
Bennett 22 apps 1 sub 0 unused sub 4 goals  -- 103 apps 7 subs 12 unused sub 8 goals
Spence 3 apps 1 sub 0 unused sub 0 goals  -- 3 apps 1 sub 0 unused sub 0 goals
Wakefield 26 apps 2 sub 0 unused sub 8 goals  -- 26 apps 2 sub 0 unused sub 8 goals
Maguire 22 apps 0 sub 3 unused sub 1 goal  -- 40 apps 1 sub 3 unused sub 3 goals
Fenton 25 apps 0 sub 1 unused sub 5 goals  -- 57 apps 0 sub1 unused sub 5 goals
Marzano 4 apps 0 sub 1 unused sub 0 goals  -- 12 apps 0 sub 3 unused sub 0 goals
Goodson 24 apps 4 sub 0 unused sub 17 goals -- 36 apps 5 sub 0 unused sub 26 goals
Campbell 21 apps 4 sub 0 unused sub 13 goals  -- 21 apps 4 sub 0 unused sub 13 goals
Troke 23 apps 0 sub 2 unused sub 12 goals -- 36 apps 0 sub 2 unused sub 24 goals
Tait 12 apps 0 sub 0 unused sub 0 goals  --18 apps 1 sub 2 unused sub 0 goals
Carvell 6 apps 16 sub 6 unused sub 0 goals  -- 6 apps 16 sub 6 unused sub 0 goals
Verma 8 apps 5 sub 0 unused sub 1 goal  -- 8 apps 5 sub 0 unused sub 1 goal
Rogers 2 apps 3 sub 6 unused sub 0 goals  -- 2 apps 3 sub 6 unused sub 0 goals
Stainsby 0 apps 0 sub 8 unused sub 0 goals  -- 4 apps 0 sub 44 unused sub 0 goals
Irvine 9 apps 3 sub 12 unused sub 0 goals  -- 9 apps 3 sub 12 unused sub 0 goals
Frances 3 apps 1 sub 3 unused sub 0 goals  -- 3 apps 1 sub 3 unused sub 0 goals
Reid 12 apps 4 sub 3 unused sub 0 goals  -- 24 apps 4 sub 3 unused sub 1 goal
Brown-Hill 12 apps 9 sub 5 unused sub 2 goals  -- 25 apps 9 sub 5 unused sub 3 goals
Webb 4 apps 11 sub 2 unused sub 4 goals  -- 4 apps 11 sub 2 unused sub 4 goals
Watson 0 apps 0 sub 4 unused sub 0 goals -- 0 apps 0 sub 6 unused sub 0 goals
Tomlin 3 apps 1 sub 0 unused sub 0 goals – 3 apps 1 sub 0 unused sub 0 goals
Williams 13 apps 0 sub 1 unused sub 1 goal – 13 apps 0 sub 1 unused sub 1 goal
Foster 1 app 1 sub 5 unused sub 0 goals – 1 app 1 sub 5 unused sub 0 goals
Chapman 10 apps 3 sub 0 unused sub 3 goals -- 10 apps 3 sub 0 unused sub 3 goals
Bird 11 apps 1 sub 0 unused sub 1 goal --11 apps 1 sub 0 unused sub 1 goal
Caine 0 app 2 sub 0 unused sub 0 goals -- 0 apps 2 sub 0 unused sub 0 goals

Top Five
Scorers 20-21
Goodson 17
Campbell 13
Troke 12
Wakefield 8
Fenton 5

Scorers Career
Goodson 26
Troke 24
Campbell 13
Bennett 8
Wakefield 8

Appearances 20-21
Durrant 27
Wakefield 26+2
Fenton 26
Troke 25
Goodson 24+4

Appearance Career
Bennett 103+7
Durrant 72
Fenton 57
Maguire 40+1
Troke 36
Goodson 36

WhiteBallProject · 28/1/2022 8:05 PM

HALESOWEN TOWN – Who are they?

Halesowen Town Official Website can be found here >>>  https://www.ht-fc.co.uk

Halesowen Town Pen Pics can be found here >>> https://www.ht-fc.co.uk/1st-team-squad

Their Official Club History can be found here >>>  https://www.ht-fc.co.uk/club-history

Their Wikipedia is informative and generally up to date and can be found here >>>  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halesowen_Town_F.C.

A small number of players have played for both clubs that we know of although new signing Montel Gibson is the most recent. His details can be found here >>> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montel_Gibson

Other players to have played for both include Chris Adamson, Simon Black, Darren Caskey, Lee Hughes, Jermaine Palmer and Dan Udoh. Their details can be found here >>> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Halesowen_Town_F.C._players

League and Cup details of the Yeltz Halesowen Town can be found here >>>  https://www.fchd.info/HALESOWT.HTM

Halesowen Town’s results and fixtures  for the present season can be found here >>>  https://www.footballwebpages.co.uk/halesowen-town/fixtures-results

The Halesowen Town Twitter account can be found here >>>  https://twitter.com/halesowentownfc?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

A guide to the Grove Halesowen Town’s home ground can be found here >>>
http://www.myfootygrounds.co.uk/StadiumDetails.asp?Team=Halesowen%20Town&StadiumID=274&TeamID=477

WhiteBallProject · 28/1/2022 8:27 PM

Tomorrows games throw up some interesting games.

In the Northern Premier League Premier Division like the Midland Division there is a top of the table clash between South Shields and Matlock Town. Also like at the NMG there should be a bumper crowd at this fixture. Basford United will leap frog over opponents Morpeth Town if they can win all three points.

In the National League Notts County have a must win game but tough away at high-flying Bromley.

Our game is the biggest game of the week in the Northern Premier League Midland Division and both teams will be desperate for a win.

Saturday 29thJanuary 2022 UPDATES

Northern Premier League – Midland Division
Bedworth United 0 Belper Town 0
Cambridge City 0 Daventry Town 0
Carlton Town 0 Soham Town Rangers 0
Chasetown 0 Corby Town 0
Colehill Town 0 Loughborough Dynamo 0
Ilkeston Town 0 Halesowen Town 0
Spalding United 0 Sporting Khalsa 0
Stamford 0 Shepshed Dynamo 0
Sutton Coldfield Town 0 Wisbech Town 0
Yaxley 0 Histon 0

Football League
Mansfield Town 0 Leyton Orient 0

National League
Bromley 0 Notts County 0
Eastleigh 0 Chesterfield 0

National League North
Alfreton Town 0 Spennymoor Town 0

Northern Premier League – Midland Division
Basford United 0 Morpeth Town 0
Grantham Town 0 FC United of Manchester 0
South Shields 0 Matlock Town 0

United Counties League Premier Division North
Loughborough Students 0 Heanor Town 0
Deeping Rangers 0 Long Eaton United 0
Eastwood Community 0 Holbeach United 0

Matchman · 29/1/2022 8:04 AM

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MESSAGE FROM OUR OWNER

David Hilton @DavidHilton77
Please everyone @ilkestontown_fc and @halesowentownfc be the best advert for non league football that you can be today. Also please spare a minute before kick off to applaud Derek Chapman, a life long fan who has sadly passed away. Finally a massive Happy Birthday to Vince

Matchman · 29/1/2022 9:04 AM

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The big day is here. The meeting of two great football clubs, both with brilliant support. It's going to be a very noisy and exciting afternoon and unbeatable atmosphere.
The knowledgeable MarkDuffy has predicted a goalless draw. I don't think so!
This could be one of the all time great NMG matches.
500 are coming from Halesowen and hundreds of Derby and Forest supporters are also coming.
Don't miss it. Be there if you can.
Usual match coverage followed by after match opinions here on WhiteBall.

WhiteBallProject · 29/1/2022 11:10 AM

If Montel Gibson starts today's game he will be making his 29th start in an Ilkeston Town shirt. He joined Ilkeston in 2017 and made his debut in the newly reformed Ilkeston Town's first ever game away to Uttoxeter Town. He went on to start 28 games and made three appearances as a substitute, scoring a total of 15 goals. Montel who at the time had not got a driving license found it almost impossible to get to training from his home in Birmingham and moved to Redditch United later in the season.

WhiteBallProject · 29/1/2022 11:21 AM

The Premier Division's big game between South Shields and Matlock Town has been called off due to the damage caused by Storm Malik. If you are a Matlock fan get yourself down the A6 to support the Ilson!!

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Matchman · 29/1/2022 1:18 PM

Ilkeston Town :
1 Durrant, 2 Williams, 3 Wakefield, 4 Chapman, 5 Maguire, 6 Fenton, 7 Goodson, 8 Bird, 9 Campbell, 10 Troke, 11 Gibson.
Bench, 12 Reid, 14 Caine, 15 Brown-Hill, 16 Irvine, 18 Carvell.

Halesowen Town :
1 Daniel Platt, 2 Robert Evans, 3 Lewis Wright, 4 Joshua Hawker, 5 Paul McCone, 6 Nathaniel Kelly, 7 Christopher Lait, 8 McKauley Manning, 9 Simeon Cobourne, 10 Richard Gregory, 11Kyle Finn
Bench : 12 Ahmed Ali, 14 Toby Scott, 15 Bradley Birch, 16 Jack Holmes, 17 Richard Smith.

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Matchman · 29/1/2022 1:52 PM

Ten minutes to kickoff. The ground is looking pretty full and they're still coming in.

Halesowen fans are packed behind the car park goal.

Terrific atmosphere as the teams come out to very loud applause

Halesowen are in yellow shirts and blue shorts. Ilkeston in their home kit.

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WhiteBallProject · 29/1/2022 1:53 PM

Saturday 29th January 2022 UPDATES

Northern Premier League – Midland Division
Bedworth United 0 Belper Town 0
Cambridge City 0 Daventry Town 0
Carlton Town 0 Soham Town Rangers 0
Chasetown 0 Corby Town 0
Colehill Town 0 Loughborough Dynamo 0
Ilkeston Town 0 Halesowen Town 0
Spalding United 0 Sporting Khalsa 0
Stamford 0 Shepshed Dynamo 0
Sutton Coldfield Town 0 Wisbech Town 0
Yaxley 0 Histon 0

Football League
Mansfield Town 0 Leyton Orient 0

National League
Bromley 0 Notts County 0
Eastleigh 0 Chesterfield 0

National League North
Alfreton Town 0 Spennymoor Town 0

Northern Premier League – Midland Division
Basford United 0 Morpeth Town 0
Grantham Town 0 FC United of Manchester 0
South Shields P Matlock Town P

United Counties League Premier Division North
Loughborough Students 0 Heanor Town 0
Deeping Rangers 0 Long Eaton United 0
Eastwood Community 0 Holbeach United 0

Matchman · 29/1/2022 2:01 PM

Ilkeston are attacking the ca park end and we're off ...

Matchman · 29/1/2022 2:08 PM

Early corner to Halesowen. Yeltz have made the better start but no chances yet, 0-0 7 mins

Matchman · 29/1/2022 2:12 PM

Great chance for Lait but he puts it beyond the far post. He should have scored. Ilkeston haven't had a real attack so far. At last a good Ilkeston attack and they win a corner. Comes to nothing 0-0 11 mins

Matchman · 29/1/2022 2:23 PM

Nearly a freak goal for Ilkeston but Platt recovers to grab the ball on the line. 0-0 21 mins