Report by North Derbyshire Radio’s David Bell Dronfield Town finally got their 2026 programme underway with a 1-1 home draw against Sandiacre Town. A series of postponements meant that neither side had played since December 27th and given that both teams started level on points prior to kickoff, it was perhaps no surprise that an
Oxford City clinched victory over Buxton in the 94th minute in a 2-1 win at The MGroup Stadium. The Hoops almost took an early lead when Josh Parker was found inside the area, but his effort was straight at Joe Young and was eventually cleared away. On his debut, Tristan Gill launched a long throw
UP NEXT: Buxton travel to Oxford City on Saturday 10 January 2026, with a 3pm kick-off. The Bucks Buxton were held to a 1–1 draw last time out against league leaders South Shields. The visitors opened the scoring through Dan Ward, before Adreil Walker struck late on to level the scoreline. Reflecting on the performance,
Report by North Derbyshire Radio’s David Bell The B. Braun Sheffield Sharks brought an emphatic 22 point win back to Yorkshire after a superb takedown of Lancastrian rivals Manchester Basketball. A closely poised game at half time was blown away as the Sharks took the second half by 38-57 to record a huge 84-106 success.
Report by North Derbyshire Radio’s David Bell The B. Braun Sheffield Sharks failed to take second place in the SLB Championship with defeat in their first game of 2026 at the hands of Surrey 89ers. The Niners took all four quarters, albeit by slender margins to eventually claim an 88-94 victory. The Sharks looked a
MK Dons 2–2 Chesterfield Chesterfield showed tremendous resilience to earn a dramatic late point as they drew 2–2 away at MK Dons, with a stoppage-time equaliser capping an eventful afternoon. The hosts opened the scoring on 29 minutes when Callum Paterson fired a left-footed shot from the centre of the box past the Chesterfield goalkeeper
Buxton and South Shields shared the points to begin the year at a bitterly cold Silverlands Stadium. The visitors made a bright start as Dan Ward delivered a dangerous cross into the area, with George Ward on hand to block it away. Moments later, Johnny Johnston almost found himself through on goal at the other
UP NEXT: Buxton start 2026 with a game against South Shields on 3rd January with a 3pm. The Bucks It was a 3-1 win for Buxton on Tuesday night in their final game of 2025. Goals from Luke Brennan, George Ward and Adriel Walker secured the three points over Worksop on Tuesday. Reflecting on the
by Chris Wood for North Derbyshire Radio. Photo Credit to Michael South Photography After a slightly crazy week off the field, the Gladiators successfully put all the critics to bed and let the football speak for them on New Year’s Day. This game was a welcome distraction from a week off the field that included
Oldham Athletic 1–1 Chesterfield Chesterfield were forced to settle for a point at Boundary Park after a dramatic 1–1 draw with Oldham Athletic, in a match that saw goals in either half and a late red card. The Spireites made a strong start and were rewarded in the 21st minute when Adam Lewis opened the