In a statement released yesterday (27/12/25) the Gladiators confirmed that Adam Clayton has left the club by mutual consent. The news comes after a string of poor performances, particularly away from home, topped off by losing 3-0 to Ossett United on Boxing Day. Matlock find themselves 3rd in the Northern Premier League East Division, 7
Report by North Derbyshire Radio’s David Bell There was derby day delight for Dronfield Town who ran out 2-0 winners against near-neighbours Swallownest FC in the post-Christmas fixture. Max Rhodes’ penalty just before half time underlined a solid opening 45 minutes for the visitors and Dronfield pushed on to see Matty Ord secure the points
By Chris Wood for North Derbyshire Radio Matlock Town ended 2025 on a rather negative note as they were well beaten by an Ossett United side who were, at the start of the day, potentially glancing over their shoulders towards the relegation places. The game couldn’t have got off to a much worse start as
Report by North Derbyshire Radio’s Ben Smith Chesterfield made it three League Two victories on the spin on Boxing Day, beating Notts County 2-0 at the SMH Group Stadium. Lee Bonis continued his fine personal form with his ninth goal since the start of November to open the scoring before an own goal from Notts
By Chris Wood for North Derbyshire Radio Photo Credit: Chris Cookman Photography The Gladiators made sure that they finished the year strong on home turf as they saw off Lincoln United on Saturday afternoon (20/12/25). This was the first game of December that actually managed to go ahead at The Proctor Cars Stadium after the
Report by North Derbyshire Radio’s David Bell There was much to commend in Dronfield Town’s performance but they still fell to a 2-1 defeat against runaway league leaders Retford FC. The Notts side looked every inch the team that had only lost one game all season in a first half where they took a 2-0
Buxton suffered a defeat at home as John McGrath’s side were beaten 2-0 by AFC Telford United. Adan George gave the visitors the lead on 3 minutes with a smart finish past Bucks keeper Joe Young. The home side tried to rally after the early setback and despite moments in the game that had promise
Shrewsbury Town 0–1 Chesterfield Chesterfield secured a hard-fought away victory as Lee Bonis’ second-half strike proved decisive in a 1–0 win over Shrewsbury Town. In a tight and competitive contest, the Spireites showed discipline and resilience to claim all three points on the road. The breakthrough came after the interval when Bonis capitalised on sustained
Report by North Derbyshire Radio’s David Bell The B. Braun Sheffield Sharks quest for the best runners-up slot in the SLB Trophy semi-finals came to an end as they fell 3 points short of their victory target. The Sharks looked to be cruising into the semis having led by as many as 30 at the
Report by North Derbyshire Radio’s David Bell The points were shared at the Stonelow Stadium as North East Derbyshire’s Dronfield Town drew 1-1 with Bolsover and District’s Shirebrook Town. It was a scrappy and derby-like affair throughout with Dronfield taking a first half lead through Arthur Pashley. Credit to Shirebrook however, who remained competitive during