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In the last two curtailed seasons Wisbech won only 5 of 36 matches. One of them was a 2-1 win at the NMG on Tuesday 1st Oct 2019 

Ilkeston Town  1  Wisbech Town  2
Lowly Wisbech shocked Ilkeston after the Robins had gone ahead just before half time. Within a minute they were level after a superb strike from Jurelle Philip which went in off the post. Fifteen minutes from time Ilkeston felt unlucky to have a penalty given against them when Lavell White was adjusted to have handled. On a night when many games were postponed due to waterlogged pitches, the New Manor Ground was declared playable. Chances were few early on and Ilkeston’s best effort came from a Shaun Harrad shot that just cleared the crossbar on 13 minutes. Wisbech were content to defend in numbers and break out when the opportunity arose. Harrad was close again on 35 minutes with a shot on the turn which Sam Wilson managed to smother on the goal line but the breakthrough goal arrived four minutes later. It came from a throw-in on the right which was flicked on by Chris Robertson and headed home by Harrad. But before the Ilkeston fans had finished celebrating Wisbech were level through Philip’s wonderful strike. The  second half saw Wisbech becoming more adventurous and causing Ilkeston problems on the break. On 65 minutes McDonald forced Wilson to save well but Wisbech went up the other end and Durrant had to save. Tom Marshall’s shot from distance was tipped over and Reco Fyfe’s shot was deflected wide as Ilkeston started to build up pressure. Out of the blue Wisbech were awarded a penalty on 75 minutes. The ball hit Lavell White and deflected onto his arm but despite Ilkeston’s protests a penalty was given and Danny Setchell converted. Ilkeston made desperate efforts to rescue a point but through determination and aa little good fortune Wisbech held out. Dean Freeman was closest to equalising but was denied by a brilliant Sam Wilson save. The defeat ended Ilkeston’s unbeaten home record. 

 ILKESTON TOWN  team:
1 Ross Durrant, 2 Lavell White, 3 Ryan Campbell-Gordon, 4 Tom Marshall, 5 Chris Robertson, 6 Dean Freeman, 7 Rod Orlando-Young, 8 Jermain Hollis, 9 Shaun Harrad, 10 Reece Fyfe, 11 Mason Lee.
Subs :  12 Kevin Da Silva Bastos, 14 Conor Green, 15 Scott Goodwin, 16 Massiah McDonald, 17 Nathan Smith.  


Ilkeston gained revenge in the return fixture 

Sat 25th January 2020  Northern Premier League, South East Division
Wisbech Town  0  Ilkeston Town  2
Ilkeston ended a seven match winless sequence with a goal in each half by Mason Lee and Kole Lambert but the victory was achieved through some excellent defending on a poor pitch. After a long time out through illness, Billy Bennett returned at full back and his incredible goal line clearance was as good as a goal as it kept Ilkeston’s lead intact at the start of the second half. Tom Marshall returned to his centre back role and defended with distinction as did the other defenders. In a physical encounter both sides had a player dismissed.Ilkeston made the early running and Daniel Melanius-Mullarkey’s cross found Kieran Wells whose header was just too high but on 17 minutes Ilkeston went ahead. Wisbech keeper Muhammed Otuyo couldn’t hold on to Fabian Smith’s free kick and Mason Lee was able to fire in the loose ball. Wisbech hit back with efforts from Tiago Nassunculo and Charley Sanders. As the game started to become more physical and animated the referee tried to calm things down by speaking to the occupants of both dugouts. Just before half time Ilkeston nearly went two up when a cracking shot by Wells rattled the Wisbech crossbar. Smith had a shot blocked but Wisbech immediately broke away and Kieran Fenton did well to avert the danger with an excellent tackle. The start of the second half saw Wisbech go very close to equalising. They looked certain to score but somehow Bennett scooped the ball off the line then a minute later Ross Durrant had to produce a stunning save from a blockbuster. As Wisbech continued to press, Fenton diverted a shot by Sanders for a corner. Wells had a chance for Ilkeston after brilliant play by Reco Fyfe and Jack Keeble’s shot was saved by Durrant as both teams looked to score the vital next goal. On 74 minutes Ilkeston were down to ten men when Wells received a second yellow for an over physical challenge but three minutes later Sanders received the same fate. On 82 minutes Kole Lambert chased a long ball forward from Fenton and slotted it past the advancing keeper to put Ilkeston two up. Wisbech’s deflation was visible after conceding the goal and Ilkeston were able to see out the remaining time.   

ILKESTON TOWN team :
1 Ross Durrant, 2 Daniel Melanius-Mullarkey, 3 Billy Bennett, 4 Reece Fyfe, 5 Tom Marshall, 6 Kieran Fenton, 7 Fabian Smith, 8 Fernando Bell-Toxtle, 9 Kieran Wells, 14 Alex Marshall, 11 Mason Lee.
Subs : 12 Kole Lambert, 13/17 Richard Stainsby, 10 Jamie Walker, 15 Ben Squires.



 

Last edited by Matchman (09/5/2021 9:21 AM)

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Former Favourite Returns to Fenmen
League Division One Midlands club Wisbech Town have confirmed that Jon Fairweather has returned for the 2021/22 season. Saturday 12 June 21    The defender ended an 8-year spell with the Fenmen to re-join United Counties League Premier Division side Holbeach United in the summer of 2019. His career had begun with the Tigers.
 
Manager Brett Whaley told the club`s website: "Jonno has absolutely everything we need to help us develop as a side.
 
"He's a big character and organiser, and his ability will make us a much stronger defensive unit. I don’t need to tell any Wisbech supporter how big this signing is for us!"