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Matchman · 22/4/2017 12:13 PM

We've arrived at the Ashton ground early for this afternoon's final NPL match of the season. Kick off is in 1 hour 45 minutes.

Matchman · 22/4/2017 1:24 PM

Ilkeston team :

1 Dale Eve, 2 Max Thornberry, 3 Charlie Scanlon, 4 Dante Leverock, 5 Matt Baker, 6 Jaylon Bather, 7 Reece Horne, 8 Danny Gordon, 9 Tevahn Tyrell, 10 Anthony Dwyer, 11Tom Gamblen.

Subs : 12 ,Ryan Head, 14 Connor Paine, 22 Jamie Hannis (GK)

Matchman · 22/4/2017 1:59 PM

It's Robins v Robins. Ashton wearing white shirts, red shorts. Ilkeston are wearing all navy. We're off

Matchman · 22/4/2017 2:07 PM

First attempt by Ashton goes miles over. Decent start by Ilkeston.but no chances created yet. 8 minutes

Matchman · 22/4/2017 2:14 PM

Another Ashton shot well off target. Leverock intercepts through ball to avert danger. Scanlon shoots but it's deflected away. 15 minutes 0-0.

Matchman · 22/4/2017 2:24 PM

Ashton are looking more dangerous. Ilkeston haven't troubled the Ashton keeper yet. Attacks are breaking down. Chance for Tyrell who gets on the end of a Thornberry cross but his header lacks power. 25 minutes

Matchman · 22/4/2017 2:30 PM

Eve cuts out dangerous cross. Still no attempt on goal by ilkeston despite good possession. Best chance so far for Ashton but everyone misses low cross. Half hour gone. 0-0

Matchman · 22/4/2017 2:35 PM

Ashton are swinging in centres from both wings First corner for Ilkeston. Keeper catches it. 35 minutes

Matchman · 22/4/2017 2:42 PM

Dwyer hits underside of crossbar. No luck again. Ashton are well ahead on corners but Eve is catching most of them.

Matchman · 22/4/2017 2:45 PM

Lucky escape for Ilkeston but they scramble the ball away. Ashton shot clips the outside of the upright.
It's a familiar half time score of 0-0.

Matchman · 22/4/2017 3:03 PM

Second half is underway

Matchman · 22/4/2017 3:05 PM

Double save by Eve . Goal Ashton on 52 minutes Richard Smith the scorer.

Matchman · 22/4/2017 3:11 PM

Ilkeston look tired after 4 games in 8 days. Ashton header lands on crossbar. 57 minutes Ryan Head on for Charlie scallion.

Matchman · 22/4/2017 3:17 PM

Dwyer shoots just wide on Ilkeston break but Ashton are controlling the game.

Matchman · 22/4/2017 3:20 PM

Excellent cross by Tyrell beats everyone. Bather replaced by Connor Paine. 65 minutes 0-1

Matchman · 22/4/2017 3:26 PM

Linesman's flag thwarts Dwyer but his shot is wide anyway. Ilkeston are having to defend. Eve gets lectured for complaining. Good break by Ilkeston but final pass goes astray. 70 minutes 0-1

Matchman · 22/4/2017 3:29 PM

Eve replaced by Hannis.

Matchman · 22/4/2017 3:34 PM

Not much coming from Ilkeston going forward. 80 minutes

Matchman · 22/4/2017 3:41 PM

Free kick to Ashton on edge of area. Good save by Hannis turning the shot round the post. At last Ilkeston get a free kick. Dwyer finds net but whistle has gone. Ashton forward's lob drifts wide. 85 minutes

Matchman · 22/4/2017 3:44 PM

3 minutes added time.

Matchman · 22/4/2017 3:47 PM

It's finished: Ashton 1 Ilkeston 0.