WhiteBallProject » Sat 23 Sep 23 : Lancaster City v Ilkeston Town : KO 3pm

Matchman · 17/9/2023 1:14 PM

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Saturday 23 September we travel to 2nd in the table Lancaster City who have only lost one of their opening seven league matches.
Their only defeat was against unbeaten Radcliffe. They have beaten Stafford Rangers, Macclesfield, Atherton and Hyde and they have drawn with Worksop and Guiseley. They have also beaten Witton Albion and Marske in the FA Cup.
In all competitions City have won their last five and are unbeaten in their last eight.
Their average home attendance is 487 and this includes 649 who watched them beat Macclesfield 3-0.
Lancaster’s league record so far is : P7, W4, D2, L1, F14, A6, Pts 14.
Their home record is : P3, W2, D1, L0, F7, A2, Pts 7.

It's going to be a tough test.

Matchman · 19/9/2023 10:57 AM

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For the regulars travelling this Saturday, Lancaster is probably a new ground to visit so here are a few images.

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Your 2023/24 Lancaster City Squad #OurCity #COYDB #ADAW 12:02 pm · 9 Aug 2023

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Matchman · 19/9/2023 2:44 PM

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The next two matches which come in quick succession will be another real test; - Second placed Lancaster on Saturday followed on Tuesday night by favourites to win the league, Macclesfield. We will do well to get anything at all from these two but if we can get a point at Lancaster then maybe we can do the same against Macclesfield. With the Silkmen coming on Tuesday night they probably won’t have the same level of travelling support as they would have had for a Saturday fixture. Macclesfield have lost two of their three away matches so far, the two defeats being at Lancaster and FC United.
I would be very happy with two draws. More than that would be a massive bonus. One match at a time though. There’s no reason why we can’t go to Lancaster and get a result. We’ve not been at our best for a while but that doesn’t mean we can’t spring a surprise. Expectation is less at away matches so the players can play with less pressure. We need a Basford performance at the back and a bit of freedom up front for Walker and Goodson.

Matchman · 20/9/2023 10:10 PM

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The last 2 seasons Lancaster have finished mid table

2022-23 finished 11th - P42. W15, D13, L14, F51, A51, Pts 58
2021-22 finished 11th. - P42, W17, D5, L20, F44, A51, Pts 56

This season they have made a much better start with 14 points from their first 7 matches whereas last season they had only 7 points from their first 7 matches.

Lancaster City home attendances are not high . Last seasons average gate was 388 (not much more than Basford whose average gate was 314)
The season before (2021-22) City’s the average home gate was only 310.

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Alex · 21/9/2023 7:51 AM

That's surprising there Ave gate being low

Matchman · 21/9/2023 7:36 PM

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It looks like Lancaster offer free admission to kids from selected schools on particular match days. This Saturday is the turn of The Loyne Specialist School

Lancaster City Football Club @LancasterCityFC
S𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 Now the summer holiday's are over, we are back to welcoming school's of the week back at the Giant Axe. Saturday's guests are The Loyne Specialist School! We are looking forward to seeing you all!
#OurCity= • #COYDB • #ADAW

21 Sep 2023

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Matchman · 22/9/2023 6:11 AM

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All the matches in this league are tough and tomorrow's game is a really tough one. We probably won't have the level of support that we usually have due to the distance of travel but the regulars on the Supporters Group bus will be there as usual.

Here are tomorrow's fixtures in our league:
Sat 23 September 2023
Bamber Bridge v Morpeth
Bradford PA v Workington
FC United v Whitby
Gainsborough v Atherton
Guiseley v Ashton
Hyde v Basford
Lancaster v Ilkeston
Macclesfield v Stafford
Marske v Marine
Matlock v Warrington
Radcliffe v Worksop

My two matches of the day are Radcliffe v Worksop and Matlock v Warrington Rylands.
I think Worksop could end Radcliffe's 100% start and I expect Matlock to win against 3rd placed Warrington Rylands
Finally, Good luck to Basford's new manager, James Jepson at Hyde.

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Matchman · 22/9/2023 5:03 PM

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One result doesn't define a season but I think tomorrow's match at the Giant Axe will be an indicator of whether we are likely to be a top half team or not. A good performance (regardless of the result) at high flying Lancaster gives me hope of a decent season to come.

Despite last week's win at Basford we haven't hit the form we displayed against Gainsborough and Workington. We didn't play badly against FC United but the defeats against Bradford, Whitby and Worksop seriously dented confidence.

So four wins and four defeats leaves us not knowing what lies ahead. 12 points from 8 matches so far is 1.5 points per match. If we were able to maintain that over 42 matches we would finish with 63 points and comfortably in the top half.

By the end of September we will have played eleven matches so we should have a good idea of how we stand. Next Tuesday we're home to Macclesfield then on Saturday it's Bamber Bridge at home. Every match is a tough one.

Five points from the next three matches would be very nice. Six points would be even better.

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Matchman · 22/9/2023 6:10 PM

Lancaster City's Match Preview

https://www.pitchero.com/clubs/lancastercity/teams/25604/match-centre/1-14036753

Match Preview
League action returns for Lancaster City as they host Ilkeston Town at the Giant Axe. Mark Fell’s side enter the game with an unbeaten run of eight games in league and cup.
Location:
The Giant Axe,
West Road,
Lancaster,
LA1 5PE
Tickets:
Adults: £12
Concessions*: £9
Students: £5
12-17 year olds**: £3
U12’s are free when accompanied by an adult.
*concessions: Anyone aged 65 and above.
**12-14 year olds must be accompanied by an adult.
Tickets for the the fixture can be purchased in advance at https://rb.gy/cxzoo
If you are unable to attend the fixture, Craig Thompson will be hosting live match day commentary at the Giant Axe. Commentary will begin with around 20 minutes before kick off and can be found at https://dollybluesound.mixlr.com

Ilkeston Town
The Robins have experienced a mixed start to the new campaign after winning four and losing four games this season. This start has the Robins well placed in seventh, and just outside the play-off positions. Last time out for Ian Deakin and his side was a one goal to nil victory over Basford United. A 62nd minute strike from the returning Zak Goodson secured the victory in Nottinghamshire. After being founded in 2017, the Robins earned a seventh place finish in the Southern League Premier Division. This resulted in the side being transferred to the Northern Premier League Premier Division. The Robins are without their top goal scorer last season, Leroy Lita. Lita spent one year in Derbyshire where he scored 16 goals in 18 appearances. The former Reading, Middlesbrough and Brighton and Hove Albion striker now spends his playing days with Nuneaton Borough.

Lancaster City
The Dolly Blues continue their fine form heading into tomorrows fixture after dispatching Marske United four goals to one in the Emirates FA Cup second qualifying round. A first half hat-trick from Simon Grand and a bullet header from Andrew Teague resulted in Lancaster City’s unbeaten run stretching to eight games. The draw for the third qualifying round took place earlier in the week and Lancaster City will prepare to face league opponents Ashton United at the Giant Axe.
Mark Fell is without some key players for the fixture as Christian Sloan, Jamie Mellen and Nic Evangelinos recover from their injuries. There could also be a possible return for Jacob Holland-Wilkinson who has also spent some time on the sidelines. This is the first meeting between the Dolly Blues and the Robins under the current guise.

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WhiteBallProject · 22/9/2023 6:22 PM

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Alex · 22/9/2023 8:10 PM

WhiteBallProject wrote:

What a play Justin Jackson was. Wish we could have him in this team

Matchman · 23/9/2023 12:31 PM

Lancaster City
1 Mendes, 2 Bailey, 3 Brownhill, 4 Barmes, 5 Teague, 6 Grind, 7 Carrol. 8 Cowperthwaite, 9 Lawson, 10 Bailey, 11 Connelly.
Bench: 12 Clarke, 14 Francis, 15 Wilkinson, 16 Allington, 17, Turner.

Ilkeston Town
1 Yates, 2 Anderson, 3 Parker, 4 Wilder, 5 Perch, 6 Cox, 7 Goodson, 8 Dixon, 9 Waite, 10 Eratt-Thompson
11 Walker.
Bench: 12 Hanson, 14 Hallam, 15 Brandy, 16 Keane, 17 Starkie

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Matchman · 23/9/2023 12:52 PM

We're approaching kick-off. It's cloudy and cool but no rain so far.
it's an old type ground with a grass pitch which was mown earlier.
City are in blue and white striped shirts and blue shorts. Ilkeston are in red.

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WhiteBallProject · 23/9/2023 12:58 PM

Alex wrote:
WhiteBallProject wrote:
What a play Justin Jackson was. Wish we could have him in this team

He’s just about old enough for our team!

Matchman · 23/9/2023 1:00 PM

We're off.....

Matchman · 23/9/2023 1:09 PM

Good turn bt Waite and he wins a free kick. The free kick is cleared by City. City chance for Lawson but he's offside. Walker shot diverted for a corner. It's a fast start. 0-0. 8 mins

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Matchman · 23/9/2023 1:16 PM

Ilkeston free kick into the box is cleared. Great saving tackle by Wilder at the other end. Terrific effort by Cox is just too high. Parkers shot hits a City dedfender on the line
GOAL. Jamie Walker. 1-0. 15 mins.

Matchman · 23/9/2023 1:20 PM

Bit of a scramble on Ilkeston goal line but Yates grabs the ball. Carroll header held by Yates.
1-0. 20 mins

kevilsonlad · 23/9/2023 1:22 PM

come on !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Matchman · 23/9/2023 1:22 PM

Ridiculous red card for Waite for swinging a boot in the direction of a City player

Matchman · 23/9/2023 1:25 PM

We're up against it now. Bailey shot saved by Yates. 1-0. 24 mins

kevilsonlad · 23/9/2023 1:26 PM

What an idiot !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Matchman · 23/9/2023 1:34 PM

Wilder gets a talking to for complaining. This ref is ultra strict. Goodson appears to be tripped in area but nothing given.
What a miss by City. Player intercepts a back pass, goes past Yates then puts the ball into the near side netting.

GOAL. we've scored again Jamie Walker. 2-0. 34 mins

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Matchman · 23/9/2023 1:39 PM

The baying City fans have been silenced for the time being.
Lawson replaced 0n 38 mins. 2-0

kevilsonlad · 23/9/2023 1:41 PM

What the hell did Waite kick out for .........

Matchman · 23/9/2023 1:45 PM

Connelly shot is well wide. City are pressing but we're holding out so far. 2-0. 44 mins

Matchman · 23/9/2023 1:46 PM

5 minutes additional time

Matchman · 23/9/2023 1:48 PM

Overhaed effort by Connelly goes wide. Can we make it to half time?