WhiteBallProject / Easter Bank Holiday Mon 21 Apr 25 : Ilkeston v Matlock : NMG ko 3pm

**Posted by Matchman** 17/4/2025 8:32 AM

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This could be a crucial match for both sides, for Ilkeston if we're still in with a playoff chance and definitely a crucial match for Matlock who face relegation.

These are desperate days for Matlock and they're expected to bring a large following.
Defeat for Matlock could see them relegated.
It's likely to be our biggest attendance and it's our last home game of the season.

Player of the season awards afterwards followed by Questions and Answers with Ian Deakin in the clubhouse.

It's going to be a long and unmissable afternoon's entertainment.

Last edited by Matchman (17/4/2025 8:35 AM)

**Posted by Matchman** 17/4/2025 9:53 PM

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If we were to lose to Matlock, then the Awards Night that follows would be a real damp squib.

On the other hand if we're still in with a chance of making the playoffs ....................

Last edited by Matchman (18/4/2025 5:58 AM)

**Posted by Matchman** 18/4/2025 9:20 AM

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Also at the Bank Holiday Matlock match, I've been told that next season's new home and away shirts and other merchandise will be available to purchase from the club shop.

Last edited by Matchman (18/4/2025 9:21 AM)

**Posted by Matchman** 18/4/2025 5:16 PM

Whitby's 3-2 Good Friday win at Broadhurst Park doesn't help Matlock's cause.

**Posted by Matchman** 20/4/2025 7:36 AM

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I've heard from various sources that Matlock are facing a 3 points deduction for playing an ineligible player but there's been no announcement by the league. Macclesfield seemed to know about it. If it's true, It looks like the league may be delaying the announcement because they didn't want it to affect Matlock’s survival chances in the final matches or the points deduction be the cause of their relegation.

Last edited by Matchman (20/4/2025 7:55 AM)

**Posted by Matchman** 20/4/2025 7:42 AM

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After the defeat to Worksop, Matlock are 5 points from safety with 2 games left.

If they were to receive a 3 point deduction now, they would be definitely be relegated.

I'm thinking the league will wait until Matlock are relegated without the points deduction before they actually issue the points deduction.

If there isn't a points deduction then Matlock (43 points) could catch Hebburn (48 points), Whitby, Workington and Bamber Bridge (all on 49 points). Unlikely but possible.

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**Posted by Matchman** 20/4/2025 8:01 AM

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Ilkeston must now win against Matlock and Ashton lose against Mickleover to take the playoff decider to the last games of the season.
There will be some tired legs in the Bank Holiday Monday games after Saturday and Matlock will be desperate not to lose at Ilkeston.

Last edited by Matchman (20/4/2025 8:05 AM)

**Posted by Matchman** 20/4/2025 4:19 PM

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https://www.matlocktownfc.co.uk/club-statement-ineligible-player.asp

Club Statement: Ineligible player
20 April 2025

Matlock Town FC can today confirm that our club has been notified of a pending points deduction due to an administrative error made by our club secretary at the Hyde United fixture.The imminent punishment, namely the deduction of the three points gained from the fixture, will, unfortunately, seal our inevitable fate with relegation to the NPL Division One confirmed.
Everyone at the club is extremely upset at how this season has ended, none more so than our club secretary responsible for the error who has taken full responsibility and who has issued his unreserved apologies.
The penalty will be received due to playing an ineligible player, namely Joshua Smith, whose youth loan from Accrington Stanley had ended. This was not picked up by us nor his parent club until after the fixture due to him missing several weeks previously through injury.
Please be mindful at this difficult time that our staff are predominantly volunteers who dedicate large parts of their lives to the club. This is a human error and we are all saddened by our season’s outcome.
All club members will today receive an email with the options for moving the club forward next season. These options are a continuation of fan-led ownership or the changeover to the private ownership model providing investment.
We ask all members to read the e-mail carefully, make their decision and return their vote as a matter of urgency.

Last edited by Matchman (20/4/2025 4:21 PM)

**Posted by Matchman** 21/4/2025 5:50 AM

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It's MATCH DAY No 41 : the penultimate game of the season against local rivals, Matlock Town

This is our last home match of the season followed by "Player of the Season" Awards in the clubhouse which includes:
Supporters' player of the year
Manager's player of the year
Players' player of the year
Plus other awards

A bigger than normal attendance is expected with Matlock bringing plenty of support so get down to the ground early, enjoy the match day experience and stay for the Awards presentation in the clubhouse.

Have a great Bank Holiday.

Monday 21st April
Microlise New Manor Ground DE7 8JF.
Kickoff 15:00
£13 Adults,
£9 Concessions,
£2 U16s,
Under 11s FREE with a paying adult

The Player of the Year awards take place in the club house after the game

Last edited by Matchman (21/4/2025 6:10 AM)

**Posted by WhiteBallProject** 21/4/2025 9:23 AM

UPDATES 15:00

Championship
West Bromwich Albion  0 Derby County 0

League One
Burton Albion 0 Birmingham City 0
Mansfield Town 0 Reading 0

League Two
Chesterfield 0 Bradford City 0
Notts County 0 Cheltenham Town 0

National League North
Alfreton Town 0 Buxton 0

Northern Premier League Premier Division
Ashton United 0 Mickleover 0
Guiseley 0 Gainsborough Trinity 0
Hebburn Town 0 Stockton Town 0
Hyde United 0  Warrington Rylands 0
Ilkeston Town 0 Matlock Town 0
Lancaster City 0 Bamber Bridge 0
Leek Town 0 Macclesfield 0
Morpeth Town 0 Workington 0
Prescot Cables 0 FC United of Manchester 0
Whitby Town 0 Blyth Spartans 0
Worksop Town 0 Basford United 0

Table @15:00         GD  Pts  Poss Pts
1 Macclesfield        +74  103      109
2 Worksop Town    +40   77       83
3 Guiseley               +24   73       79
4 Stockton Town    +20   72       78
5 Ashton United     +16    66       72
6 Ilkeston Town      +12    62       68

Northern Premier League East
Ashington 0 Heaton Stannington 0
Belper Town 0 Sheffield 0
Carlton Town 0 Sherwood Colliery 0

Northern Premier League Midland
Anstey Nomads 0 Hinkley LRFC 0
Long Eaton United 0 Grantham Town 0
Shepshed Dynamo 0 Quorn 0

Ex Robins

**Posted by Matchman** 21/4/2025 1:36 PM

Ilkeston Town
1 Yates, 2 Minkley, 3 Walker, 4 Essien, 5 Marshall, 6 Parker, 7 Brandy, 8 Daniel, 9 Kirby-Moore 10Dixon, 11 Stevens.
Bench : 12 Meikle, 14 Mcdonald, 15 Charles, 16 Eratt-Thompson- 17 Hardwick.

Matlock Town
1 Litherland, 2 Smart, 3 Milambo, 4 Bachirou, 5 Ravenhill, 6 Oglesby, 7Stobbs, 8 Whitehouse, 9 Gibson, 10 Bondo, 11 Wilson.
Bench: 12 Fry, 14 Clayton, 15 Zottos, 16 Noel-Williams, 19 Alexander

Last edited by Matchman (21/4/2025 1:44 PM)

**Posted by Matchman** 21/4/2025 1:55 PM

It looks like the steady rainfall has affected today's attendance with everyone already here packing into the covered areas.

we can anticipate a fast action game due to the wet surface. Local pride at stake.
It's 5 minutes to kickoff

**Posted by Matchman** 21/4/2025 1:59 PM

Here come the teams:

Ilkeston will attack the car park end.

We're off........

Last edited by Matchman (21/4/2025 2:02 PM)

**Posted by Matchman** 21/4/2025 2:08 PM

Ilkeston find the net but it's offside. Bondo has a chance for Matlock But he's well defended. first corner to Matlock. when the ball comes over Yates is fouled. good ru by Brandy but Matlock eventually clear. 0-0. 5 mins

**Posted by Matchman** 21/4/2025 2:11 PM

Yates races out to nick the ball off of Wilson's toe. GOAL. Jamie Walker. 1-0. 8 mins
(Keeper pushes away a cross but it goes to Walker who picks his spot)

Last edited by Matchman (21/4/2025 2:17 PM)

**Posted by Matchman** 21/4/2025 2:14 PM

Good right wing cross into Ilkeston's box but Yates claims it. Brandy breaks forward but fires miles over the bar. 1-0. 12 mins

**Posted by WhiteBallProject** 21/4/2025 2:15 PM

UPDATES 15:20

Championship
West Bromwich Albion 0 Derby County 1

League One
Burton Albion 0 Birmingham City 0
Mansfield Town 0 Reading 0

League Two
Chesterfield 0 Bradford City 1
Notts County 0 Cheltenham Town 0

National League North
Alfreton Town 0 Buxton 0

Northern Premier League Premier Division
Ashton United 0 Mickleover 0
Guiseley 0 Gainsborough Trinity 0
Hebburn Town 0 Stockton Town 0
Hyde United 0  Warrington Rylands 1
Ilkeston Town 1 Matlock Town 0
Lancaster City 0 Bamber Bridge 0
Leek Town 0 Macclesfield 0
Morpeth Town 0 Workington 0
Prescot Cables 0 FC United of Manchester 0
Whitby Town 0 Blyth Spartans 0
Worksop Town 0 Basford United 0

Table @15:00         GD  Pts  Poss Pts
1 Macclesfield        +74  103      109
2 Worksop Town    +40   77       83
3 Guiseley               +24   73       79
4 Stockton Town    +20   72       78
5 Ashton United     +16    66       72
6 Ilkeston Town      +12    62       68

Northern Premier League East
Ashington 0 Heaton Stannington 1  ft
Belper Town 1 Sheffield 0
Carlton Town 0 Sherwood Colliery 0

Northern Premier League Midland
Anstey Nomads 0 Hinkley LRFC 0
Long Eaton United 0 Grantham Town 0
Shepshed Dynamo 1 Quorn 1 ft

**Posted by WhiteBallProject** 21/4/2025 2:24 PM

UPDATES 15:24

Championship
West Bromwich Albion 0 Derby County 1

League One
Burton Albion 0 Birmingham City 0
Mansfield Town 0 Reading 0

League Two
Chesterfield 0 Bradford City 1
Notts County 0 Cheltenham Town 0

National League North
Alfreton Town 2 Buxton 0

Northern Premier League Premier Division
Ashton United 0 Mickleover 0
Guiseley 0 Gainsborough Trinity 2
Hebburn Town 0 Stockton Town 0
Hyde United 0  Warrington Rylands 1
Ilkeston Town 1 Matlock Town 0
Lancaster City 0 Bamber Bridge 1
Leek Town 0 Macclesfield 2
Morpeth Town 0 Workington 0
Prescot Cables 1 FC United of Manchester 0
Whitby Town 0 Blyth Spartans 0
Worksop Town 1 Basford United 0

Table @15:00         GD  Pts  Poss Pts
1 Macclesfield        +74  103      109
2 Worksop Town    +40   77       83
3 Guiseley               +24   73       79
4 Stockton Town    +20   72       78
5 Ashton United     +16    66       72
6 Ilkeston Town      +12    62       68

Northern Premier League East
Ashington 0 Heaton Stannington 1  ft
Belper Town 1 Sheffield 0
Carlton Town 0 Sherwood Colliery 1

Northern Premier League Midland
Anstey Nomads 1 Hinkley LRFC 0
Long Eaton United 0 Grantham Town 0
Shepshed Dynamo 1 Quorn 1 ft

Ex Robins
Declan Howes as always scores for Gainsborough 18’

**Posted by Matchman** 21/4/2025 2:25 PM

No t much seen of Matlock attack so far. Brandy fouled. Free kick wide left. nothing from it. Another Ilkeston free Kick but Matlock get it away. now an Ilkeston corner. 1-0. 23 mins

**Posted by Matchman** 21/4/2025 2:32 PM

In a rare Matlock attack, Gibson turns a cross goalwards but it's an easy save for Yates. Thunderbolt from Daniel is pushed away by Litherland. Another Ilkeston corner. shot goes over the bar. 1-0. 29 mins

**Posted by Matchman** 21/4/2025 2:35 PM

Good ball win by Dixon. Then he's found on the corner edge of the area. Shor deflected over the bar.
1-0. 33 mins

**Posted by WhiteBallProject** 21/4/2025 2:35 PM

UPDATES 15:35

Championship
West Bromwich Albion 0 Derby County 2

League One
Burton Albion 0 Birmingham City 0
Mansfield Town 0 Reading 0

League Two
Chesterfield 0 Bradford City 2
Notts County 0 Cheltenham Town 0

National League North
Alfreton Town 2 Buxton 0

Northern Premier League Premier Division
Ashton United 0 Mickleover 0
Guiseley 0 Gainsborough Trinity 2
Hebburn Town 1 Stockton Town 0
Hyde United 0  Warrington Rylands 1
Ilkeston Town 1 Matlock Town 0
Lancaster City 0 Bamber Bridge 2
Leek Town 0 Macclesfield 2
Morpeth Town 0 Workington 0
Prescot Cables 1 FC United of Manchester 0
Whitby Town 0 Blyth Spartans 0
Worksop Town 1 Basford United 0

Table @15:00         GD  Pts  Poss Pts
1 Macclesfield        +74  103      109
2 Worksop Town    +40   77       83
3 Guiseley               +24   73       79
4 Stockton Town    +20   72       78
5 Ashton United     +16    66       72
6 Ilkeston Town      +12    62       68

Northern Premier League East
Ashington 0 Heaton Stannington 1  ft
Belper Town 1 Sheffield 0
Carlton Town 0 Sherwood Colliery 1

Northern Premier League Midland
Anstey Nomads 1 Hinkley LRFC 0
Long Eaton United 1 Grantham Town 0
Shepshed Dynamo 1 Quorn 1 ft

Ex Robins
Declan Howes as always scores for Gainsborough 18’
Evan Garnett scores Long Eaton 23’

**Posted by Matchman** 21/4/2025 2:41 PM

Great play by Essien who finds Brandy but Brandy mis-controls. Good defending by Parker.
Walker fouled just outside area. Ilkeston well on top but it's only 1-0 39 mins

**Posted by WhiteBallProject** 21/4/2025 2:46 PM

UPDATES 15:45

Championship
West Bromwich Albion 0 Derby County 2

League One
Burton Albion 0 Birmingham City 1
Mansfield Town 0 Reading 1

League Two
Chesterfield 0 Bradford City 2
Notts County 0 Cheltenham Town 0

National League North
Alfreton Town 2 Buxton 0

Northern Premier League Premier Division
Ashton United 0 Mickleover 0
Guiseley 0 Gainsborough Trinity 2
Hebburn Town 2 Stockton Town 0
Hyde United 0  Warrington Rylands 1
Ilkeston Town 1 Matlock Town 0
Lancaster City 0 Bamber Bridge 3
Leek Town 0 Macclesfield 2
Morpeth Town 0 Workington 0
Prescot Cables 2 FC United of Manchester 0
Whitby Town 0 Blyth Spartans 0
Worksop Town 1 Basford United 0

Table @15:45         GD  Pts  Poss Pts
1 Macclesfield        +76  106      109
2 Worksop Town     +41   80       83
3 Guiseley               +22   73       79
4 Stockton Town     +18   72       78
5 Ashton United     +16    67       72
6 Ilkeston Town      +13    65       68

Northern Premier League East
Ashington 0 Heaton Stannington 1  ft
Belper Town 1 Sheffield 0
Carlton Town 0 Sherwood Colliery 1

Northern Premier League Midland
Anstey Nomads 1 Hinkley LRFC 0
Long Eaton United 1 Grantham Town 0
Shepshed Dynamo 1 Quorn 1 ft

Ex Robins
Declan Howes as always scores for Gainsborough 18’
Evan Garnett scores Long Eaton 23’
Keiran Fenton scores Chasetown 34’

**Posted by Matchman** 21/4/2025 2:48 PM

Essien is everywhere.. Best player on the pitch. Essien wins a corner. Header goes wide. 1-0. 45 mins

**Posted by Matchman** 21/4/2025 2:49 PM

HT. 1-0

**Posted by Matchman** 21/4/2025 3:07 PM

2nd Half started and Gibson scores to make it 1-1

**Posted by WhiteBallProject** 21/4/2025 3:11 PM

Mickleover are down to ten men against Ashton

**Posted by WhiteBallProject** 21/4/2025 3:13 PM

UPDATES 16:15

Championship
West Bromwich Albion 0 Derby County 2

League One
Burton Albion 0 Birmingham City 2
Mansfield Town 0 Reading 2

League Two
Chesterfield 1 Bradford City 2
Notts County 1 Cheltenham Town 0

National League North
Alfreton Town 2 Buxton 2

Northern Premier League Premier Division
Ashton United 0 Mickleover 0
Guiseley 0 Gainsborough Trinity 2
Hebburn Town 2 Stockton Town 0
Hyde United 0  Warrington Rylands 2
Ilkeston Town 1 Matlock Town 1
Lancaster City 1 Bamber Bridge 3
Leek Town 1 Macclesfield 2
Morpeth Town 0 Workington 0
Prescot Cables 2 FC United of Manchester 0
Whitby Town 0 Blyth Spartans 0
Worksop Town 1 Basford United 0

Table @15:45         GD  Pts  Poss Pts
1 Macclesfield        +76  106      109
2 Worksop Town     +41   80       83
3 Guiseley               +22   73       79
4 Stockton Town     +18   72       78
5 Ashton United     +16    67       72
6 Ilkeston Town      +13    65       68

Northern Premier League East
Ashington 0 Heaton Stannington 1  ft
Belper Town 1 Sheffield 0
Carlton Town 1 Sherwood Colliery 1

Northern Premier League Midland
Anstey Nomads 1 Hinkley LRFC 0
Long Eaton United 3 Grantham Town 0
Shepshed Dynamo 1 Quorn 1 ft

Ex Robins
Declan Howes as always scores for Gainsborough 18’
Evan Garnett scores Long Eaton 23’
Keiran Fenton scores Chasetown 34’
Louis Rose scores for Harborough 45+1
Kevin Bastos scores for Belper 11’

**Posted by Matchman** 21/4/2025 3:14 PM

Ilkeston free kick just outside area, Daniel blast is blocked by the wall. Bad foul on Brandy. Yellow for Ravenhill. Header from free kick is close but just wide. 1-1. 53 mins