WhiteBallProject / Sat 26 Jul 25 : Flint Town United v Ilkeston : pre-season : Ko 1pm

**Posted by Matchman** 20/7/2025 10:18 AM

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Next up in our pre-season schedule is an opportunity to play against a team in the Welsh Premier Division. It's also a chance to see ex-Ilkeston manager Lee Fowler and popular striker Elliot Reeves.

20 places are available on the team bus if you would like to go to this match.

Bus leaves the ground at 9 am prompt. Kick off is at the earlier time of 1pm.

ITFC Supporters Group are not running a coach to this game.

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**Posted by Matchman** 20/7/2025 2:24 PM

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Flint are one of 12 teams in the Cymru Premier League
Last season they scored 42 points from 32 matches finishing 8th.
But they finished the season strongly with 19 points from their last 8 matches, (just 2 points fewer than champions, The New Saints)

2024-25 League table P Pts
1. The New Saints. 32.   78
2 Penybont. 32.   64
3 Barry 32.   52
4. Haverfordwest. 32. 51
5. Caernarfon. 32. 48
6. Cardiff MU. 32. 44
7. Connahs Quay. 32. 42
8. Flint. 32. 42
9. Bala Town. 32. 37
10 Briton Ferry. 32. 32
11. Newtown 32. 26
12. Aberystwyth. 32. 21

Form table (last 8 matches) P Pts
1. The New Saints. 8. 21
2 Flint 8. 19
3. Barry. 8. 16
4. Connahs Quay 8. 13
5 Penybont 8. 13
6. Caernarfon 8   10
7. Briton Ferry 8. 10
8. Cardiff MU 8. 9
9 Haverfordwest. 8 7
10 Newtown 8   6
11 Bala Town 8 5
12. Aberystwyth 8   4

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**Posted by Matchman** 20/7/2025 5:17 PM

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Flint Town United Results 2024-25. P32, W13, D3, L16, Points 42

10 Aug. Flint. 1 - 2. Cardiff MU L
16 Aug. Flint. 1 - 4. The New Saints L
23 Aug. Bala Town. 2 - 0. Flint L
26 Aug. Flint. 0 - 1. Connahs Quay. L
31 Aug. Barry. 3 - 2. Flint    L
7 Sep. Aberystwyth. 0 - 2. Flint   W
14 Sep. Flint1 - 0   Haverfordwest W
21 Sep. Briton Ferry. 1 - 1. Flint   D
25 Sep. Flint. 1 - 2. Caernarfon L
28 Sep. Flint. 0 - 1. Penybont L
4 Oct. Newtown. 2 - 4. Flint W
12 Oct.   Flint. 2 - 2. Bala Town D
15 Oct. The New Saints. 5 - 0. Flint L
26 Oct.   Flint. 1 - 2. Barry L
2 Nov. Haverfordwest. 4 - 1. Flint   L
9 Nov. Penybont. 3 - 1. Flint L
23 Nov.   Flint. 2 - 1. Briton Ferry. W
4 Dec. Flint. 3 - 0. Aberystwyth W
14 Dec. Cardiff MU. 2 - 0. Flint L
26 Dec. Connahs Quay. 7 - 2. Flint L
1 Jan.   Flint. 2 - 0. Newtown W
14 Jan. Caernarfon. 3 - 0. Flint L
25 Jan.   Flint. 2 - 1. Connahs Quay W
1 Feb. Barry. 3 - 1. Flint L
7 Feb. Flint. 2 - 0. Aberystwyth W
22 Feb. Flint. 3 - 1. Briton Ferry W
7 Mar. Newtown 2 - 2. Flint D
11 Mar. Connahs Quay. 4 - 0. Flint L
22 Mar. Flint. 3 - 2. Barry W
28 Mar. Aberystwyth. 1 - 2. Flint W
12 Apr. Briton Ferry. 1 - 2. Flint W
19 Apr.   Flint. 4 - 0. Newtown W

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**Posted by Matchman** 20/7/2025 7:11 PM

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Not sure how the Welsh Premier League works because Flint played against some opponents more than others

Opponents Times played Results

Cardiff MU 2 L1-2, L0-2,
The New Saints. 2   L1-4, L0-5,
Bala 2   L0-2, D2-2
Connaghs Quay 4   L0-1. L2-7, W2-1, L0-4
Barry 4   L2-3. L1-2, L1-3, W3-2
Aberystwyth 4 W2-0, W3-0, W2-0, W2-1
Haverfordwest 2 W1-0, L1-4
Briton Ferry 4 D1-1, W2-1, W3-1, W2-1
Caernarfon. 2. L1-2, L0-3,
Penybont 2   L0-1, L1-3,
Newtown 4 W4-2, W2-0, D2-2, W4-0
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Matches played 32
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**Posted by Matchman** 21/7/2025 5:25 AM

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Looking forward to going here on Saturday 26th July and the first away coach travel.

. Flint Town United FC - Essity Stadium
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**Posted by Matchman** 21/7/2025 3:44 PM

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Flint Town United
Manager - Lee Fowler
Players:
No. Pos. Nation. Player
1. GK.   ENG. Jack Flint
2. DF   ENG. Ben Woollam (on loan from The New Saints)
3. DF.   ENG. Mikey Burke
4. MF   ESP. Sidi Sanogo-Fofana
5   DF   WAL. Harry Owen (captain)
6. MF   ENG. Jack Thorn
7. MF    WAL. Jake Phillips
8. MF   WAL. Ben Hughes
9. FW ENG. Elliott Reeves
10. MF ENG. Ben Wynne
11. FW WAL. Josh Jones
12. DF.   WAL. Levi Morrison
14. MF.   ENG. George Maire
15. DF   WAL. Danny Davies
16. FW.  SCO Cameron Ferguson
18. DF   KOR Isaac Lee
21. MF   AUS. Joe Faux
24. FW    JAM.   Darren Stevenson
54. MF WAL. Logan Sumner

In their previous pre-season friendly Flint overcame Avro FC of the Northern Premier League West Division by 1-0 at the Essity Stadium.

Avro finished last season in 7th position, 10 points behind Vauxhall Motors who took the final playoff place

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**Posted by Matchman** 21/7/2025 10:34 PM

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Your Match Day Guide to Flint Town United :

https://flinttownunited.co.uk/match-day-guide/

**Posted by Trowell Nicky** 22/7/2025 12:54 PM

Kick-off now 2pm, not 1pm.

**Posted by Matchman** 24/7/2025 7:04 AM

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WHAT’S NEXT FOR FLINT TOWN UNITED?
26/07/2025 2:00 PM
ESSITY STADIUM, FLINT

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TOWN UNITED V ILKESTON TOWN

**Posted by Matchman** 24/7/2025 3:59 PM

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The team bus hits the road on Saturday 26th July en route for the Welsh town of Flint for our 4th pre-season friendly.

Kickoff has been put back an hour to 2pm. So is the bus leaving time still 9 am?

I should get an answer tonight and when I do, I'll post it on here.

Last edited by Matchman (24/7/2025 4:00 PM)

**Posted by Matchman** 24/7/2025 9:16 PM

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I've been told that the players coach to Flint leaves the ground at 9am as originally planned .

There was a lot of emphasis on pre-planned moves at training on Thursday night.
Also heard that we've signed another one of the trialists.
Robbie Fox was there but he's not recovered from from his injury against Carlton so we might see Dylan Youmbi in the No. 9 shirt at Flint.

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**Posted by Matchman** 26/7/2025 11:15 AM

We’ve gone through passport control and we’re in Wales.

Arriving at Flint Town United ground now.

**Posted by Matchman** 26/7/2025 12:43 PM

Everyone from Ilkeston has had a chat with Lee Fowler and Elliott Reeves. It's approximately 15 minutes to kickoff.

Robins squad to face Flint Town United
1. Dylan Wharton 2. Callum Minkley 3. Colin Daniel 4. Sam Essien 5. Tom Marshall (c) 6. Sam Parker 7. L'Varn Brandy 8. Connor Dixon 9. Dylan Youmbi 10. Dorian Sulkowski 11. Jamie Walker

12. Jordan Stevens 13. Frankie Shepherd 14. Harvey Kirby-Moore 15. Tyler Whyle 16. Trialist

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**Posted by Matchman** 26/7/2025 12:54 PM

We asked Lee Fowler what level the Welsh Premier League is? He said the top team who win all their matches are probably Step 2 level and all the other teams are equivalent to our step 3. In other words our opponents today, Flint Town United, are at a similar level to Ilkeston.

**Posted by Matchman** 26/7/2025 12:57 PM

The teams are out. Ilkeston are in all red. Flint are in pale green shirts and black shorts.

Ilkeston to kick off We're off.....

**Posted by Alex** 26/7/2025 1:04 PM

No Logan green today?

**Posted by Matchman** 26/7/2025 1:10 PM

Free kick to Flint about 5 yards outside of the Ilkeston area. Glanced header is only just wide of the far post.
Last ditch tackle by Minkley stops a dangerous attack. Now Wharton saves the day with an outstretched leg. That's two good chances for Flint not taken. 0-0. 12 mins

**Posted by Matchman** 26/7/2025 1:18 PM

Good run by Brandy earns a corner. Marshall header is blocked. Then a good run by Daniel. Youmbi takes a knock but no foul given. It's getting physical. 0-0. 20 mins

**Posted by Matchman** 26/7/2025 1:21 PM

Youmbi weaves his way into the area but keeper saves his effort on goal. Parker shot on the turn is high and wide. Essien gets a yellow as the ref tries to calm things. 0-0. 24 mins

**Posted by Matchman** 26/7/2025 1:24 PM

Flint no.4 injured after head clash with Walker. It's hard for the ref with both sides going in hard. Deaks is having plenty to say. 0-0. 27 mins

**Posted by Matchman** 26/7/2025 1:38 PM

Ref gives a bounce up after two players clash. Essien must be careful as he's on a yellow. Chance for Minkley but he fires wide under pressure. 0-0. 41 mins

**Posted by Matchman** 26/7/2025 1:46 PM

Deaks kicks the boarding in frustration and gets a yellow. Great ball from Daniel to Brandy but his cross is cleared. Dorian Sulkowski wins a corner but it's wasted. A lot of added time due to the numerous stoppages.

Halt time. 0-0.

**Posted by Matchman** 26/7/2025 2:01 PM

The players are back out and we're all set for another highly competitive 45 minutes.

We're back underway.......

Kirby-Moore replaces Sulkowski. Stevens is also on

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**Posted by Matchman** 26/7/2025 2:05 PM

Walker shot pushed round the post.
Goal - Marshall at the far post heads in the corner . 1-0. 49 mins

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**Posted by Matchman** 26/7/2025 2:07 PM

GOAL by Youmbi following great run by Stevens 2-0. 51 mins

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**Posted by Matchman** 26/7/2025 2:12 PM

Chance for Flint but Marshall intervenes. What a shot by Youmbi but it's inches wide. Kirby-Moore fouled on edge of area. Plenty of action now. 2-0. 61 mins

**Posted by Matchman** 26/7/2025 2:20 PM

Good cross by Daniel but keeper does well to smoother it. Great play by Essien but when the ball comes to Youmbi he can't find any power in his shot. Kirby-Moore forces another corner. Ilkeston on top now,
2-0. 64 mins

**Posted by Matchman** 26/7/2025 2:27 PM

Flint's No 2 is injured but Ilkeston keep playing and Trialist is foiled by keepers save. Stevens booked for shirt pulling. Kirby-Moore brought down right on edge of area and central. It's a big chance for a 3rd goal. Walker shapes to take the free kick before leaving it to Stevens. Stevens effort is on target but Flint's keeper produces a fine save. 2-0. 72 mins

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**Posted by Matchman** 26/7/2025 2:33 PM

Yet another Ilkeston corner Great save by Keeper from Walker then defender heads into his own goal.
3-0. 78 mins

**Posted by Matchman** 26/7/2025 2:37 PM

Ilkeston well in control now. What a goal by Harvey Kirby-Moore in off the post Out of nothing he fires home from outside area, leaving the keeper watching it in disbelief. 4-0 81 mins.

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