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In season 2024-25 we beat Rylands by 2-1 at the NMG with goals by Abdullah and Daniel .
Last season 2025-26 we drew 2-2 at the NMG with goals by Kirby-Moore and a sensational equaliser by Robbie Fox after 11 minutes of stoppage time. What a game that was.

Sat 18th October 2025
Northern Premier League
Ilkeston Town 2 Warrington Rylands 2
Robbie Fox rescued a point for Ilkeston in the 11th minute of added time in a dramatic finish to an incident packed game. Both teams went into this match on unbeaten runs and despite Ilkeston dominating most of the game it looked like Rylands would take the points. Rylands used every tactic to prevent Ilkeston from equalising but justice prevailed in the end when Fox scored his late leveller. 

Ilkeston started well but Rylands took the lead with their first effort on goal after 9 minutes by Ben Hardcastle. Back came Ilkeston and five minutes later Jordan Stevens’s cross was headed against the bar by Sam Parker. Another effort hit the post before the equaliser came on 31 minutes. Dylan Youmbi’s effort was blocked but Harvey Kirby-Moore was there to apply the finish. Just before half time Youmbi broke free with just Rylands keeper Luke Pilling to beat. Ilkeston’s winger was well and truly taken out by Pilling but despite shouts for a red card he was let off with a yellow. There was time for Pilling to deny Stevens with a superb finger tip save.
 
The start of the second half was Rylands best spell. Harrison Wood forced Alfie Roberts to push his shot over the bar. Ilkeston then thought they should have had a penalty. Kirby-Moore challenged Pilling for a high ball and was flattened but the ref gave Rylands a free kick. Roberts rescued Ilkeston again but on 56 minutes Hardcastle scored his second to restore Rylands lead. Ilkeston threw everything at Rylands with Youmbi the instigator of most of the attacks. Rylands resorted to managing the game the best they could with some of their tactics not appreciated by the home support. There was another Ilkeston penalty appeal when Fox was sent tumbling but again it was turned down. Five minutes added time was indicated but after three minutes there was a long delay due to a scuffle at the Rylands bench which escalated into a handbags situation including most of the players. Red card were shown to officials of both teams and to Ilkeston’s Sam Essien and Dylan Youmbi. So on resumption, Ilkeston were reduced to nine players. But that didn’t stop them looking for the elusive equaliser. When the only possible outcome looked like a gallant defeat, up came Fox with a leveller and the NMG erupted in celebration.


Match highlights with Rylands commentary
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwAFolXow_4


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Will it be another low attendance tonight? 
Let’s show some support for Andy Nally who has done so many good things for the club.
Yes,  we’re going through a difficult period, but there can’t always be good times.
When that elusive win comes you will want to be there. 


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5 minutes to kick off,  Still no Leeds United man in the squad but  Boston United loanee, Jesse Omoregbee, makes his debut.  I've been told it's L'Varn Brandy's 100th appearance.



 

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Early save for wilson.  Grewal-Pollard sets up a chance for Hunter away but he delays his shot and is tackled. Good move though.  Promising start.      0-0.    4.mins

Long thrown by Hunter causes problems for Rylands in their area. Big chance for Rylands at the other end but we survive.     0-0.    15 mins

Chance for Waring but he puts it wide.  Then a good spell of possession for Ilkeston but no end product. Long distance shot by Munro but Wilson saves easily.  Much better from Ilkeston tonight    .  0-0.    25 mins

Omoregbee is looking an excellent acquisition. Chance for Dwyer in the box but he’s penalised for hands. Great last man defending by Pharrell.    0-0.   42 mins

I would say Rylands just edged the first half but Ilkeston were unrecognisable compared with Saturday. In terms of possession it’s been 50-50 but Rylands have made the better chances. 
Ilkeston have had chances but seem afraid to have a go when an opportunity comes. Nevertheless it’s been a far better performance than of late so far. 

Rylands have made the better start. Good  forward play by Brandy but his pass is wayward.  Rylands looking lively.     
0-0.  54 mins

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Nearly an identical goal for Rylands. Big chance for Costello after poor defensive pass but wilson  blocks it. Ilkeston corner now.  Its wasted.        0-1     62 mins
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Costello shot turned over by wilson.   Hunters cross is too high for Dwyer.  Good run and cross again by Hunter but it’s cut out.     0-1.   75mins

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Rylands shot is deflected  for a corner.  Brandy replaced by Abdullah.     0-1.  82 mins

Hunter's cross is cut out, Ilkeston fee kick corner of area

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