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Friday 3rd July - Belper Utd v Ilkeston - Preseason Friendly - Ko 7 45
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We commence pre-season friendlies tomorrow against Step 5 side Belper United at Mickleover’s ground .
It's a first chance to see what sort of team Tris and Aaron have been able to put together. It’s a unique sitation with Colin Daniel and Jordan Stevens the only two regulars from last season who remain at the Club so it will be an almost completely new team and the first time our players have played as a together in a match situation . For sure it’s going to take a few friendlies for them to get to know each other but we should at least see the skill levels of individual players.
Here’s hoping Tris and Aaron surprise us with the quality of players they have persuaded to sign and good luck to the trialists who are still hoping to make the squad.
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Re: Friday 3rd July - Belper Utd v Ilkeston - Preseason Friendly - Ko 7 45
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Looks like its £5 admission
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WELCOME to our tenants Belper Utd who host their first pre-season friendly and first game at the Don Amott Arena on Friday evening against Ilkeston Town
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Match Preview | Belper United vs Ilkeston Town
Jul 2, 2026
Pre-season gets underway on Friday as the Robins return to the pitch for the first time in 69 days with a trip to the Don Amott Arena to face Belper United.Following a busy summer of recruitment and preparations behind the scenes.
Saturday’s fixture offers supporters their first opportunity to see Tris Whitman and Aaron Large’s new-look Robins in action ahead of the 2026/27 campaign.
The match marks the beginning of our pre-season schedule, with several of the new additions expected to feature alongside a few familiar faces as the squad continues to build towards the new Northern Premier League season.
Belper United provide the first test of the summer, with the fixture taking place at Mickleover FC’s Don Amott Arena.
Supporters will also get their first chance to see the Robins’ new 2026/27 away kit in action following its unveiling earlier this week.Ahead of the fixture, the new away shirt will be available to purchase from the Microlise New Manor Ground on Friday, between 2:00pm and 5:00pm.
Supporters are encouraged to get their hands on the new strip before making the trip to Mickleover.
Match Details
Fixture: Belper United vs Ilkeston Town
Competition: Pre-Season Friendly
Venue: Don Amott Arena, Mickleover
Date: Friday 3rd July 2026
Kick-off: 19:45Admission
- Adults: £5
- Under-16s: FREE
We look forward to seeing a strong travelling support as preparations for the new season officially get underway.
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Re: Friday 3rd July - Belper Utd v Ilkeston - Preseason Friendly - Ko 7 45
Ten minutes in, no score. Just one shot at goal by Belper which went wide. It’s been quite a physical start
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Re: Friday 3rd July - Belper Utd v Ilkeston - Preseason Friendly - Ko 7 45
Goal for Ilkeston 15 mins
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Equaliser for Belper. 1-1. 20 mins
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Elhagahy looks the part so far. We’re not dominating possession. It’s been even so far. Still 1-1 after 35 mins
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Re: Friday 3rd July - Belper Utd v Ilkeston - Preseason Friendly - Ko 7 45
Belper looking more dangerous now. But Its Ilkeston who score on 41 minutes
Belper 1 Ilkeston 2
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Re: Friday 3rd July - Belper Utd v Ilkeston - Preseason Friendly - Ko 7 45
Ilkeston header tipped over by Belper keeper. Great save. Good finish to the half by Ilkeston. Ilkeston effort just too high. Another Ilkeston goal by No 9 who looks very good
Half time : Belper Utd 1 Ilkeston 3
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Re: Friday 3rd July - Belper Utd v Ilkeston - Preseason Friendly - Ko 7 45
I’m told No 9 is Jevin Seaton. He is having a good game up front. Ilkeston goals have been scored by 8, 9 and 10.
It was an even game for 30 minutes but ilkeston got right on top in the last 15 minutes.
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Re: Friday 3rd July - Belper Utd v Ilkeston - Preseason Friendly - Ko 7 45
Second half is started. All the trialists are on.
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Re: Friday 3rd July - Belper Utd v Ilkeston - Preseason Friendly - Ko 7 45
Belper score on 53 minutes. Beper 2 ilkeston 3
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Re: Friday 3rd July - Belper Utd v Ilkeston - Preseason Friendly - Ko 7 45
Free kick to Belper right on the edge of the area. Wilson saves the low shot.
Strong start by Belper
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Re: Friday 3rd July - Belper Utd v Ilkeston - Preseason Friendly - Ko 7 45
Big chance for Belper but Wilson wins the one on one.
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Injury to a Belper player and both teams go to their bench for instructions. We’re off again.
Goal Ilkeston Belper 2 Ilkeston 4
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Re: Friday 3rd July - Belper Utd v Ilkeston - Preseason Friendly - Ko 7 45
. Not so many chances this half but Ilkeston having plenty of possession. Good save by Belper keeper from Ilkeston header.
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Re: Friday 3rd July - Belper Utd v Ilkeston - Preseason Friendly - Ko 7 45
Another good save by Belper keeper.
Its finished : Belper 2 Ilkeston 4
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Re: Friday 3rd July - Belper Utd v Ilkeston - Preseason Friendly - Ko 7 45
This was the first time our new team has played together as a unit in a competitive match so I would say it was a promising start . It’s going to take a few matches for the players to get used to each other but a 4-2 win is a decent start,
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