Buxton suffered a setback in their push for the playoffs after being held to a 2-2 draw against Alfreton. They nearly made the perfect start inside ten seconds when Johnny Johnston broke away with pace, but his effort bobbled wide of the post. Early on, George Ward picked up possession in the fifth minute, shifted
Paul Cook’s Chesterfield continued their play off push in League 2 with a dramatic win against Grimsby Town on Tuesday evening. They took the lead through Liam Mandeville’s goal after a great ball in from Lewis Gordon, the Chesterfield man guided a left footed shot into the bottom right corner on 31 minutes. Moments later
UP NEXT: Buxton make the short trip to face Alfreton on Tuesday 14th April with a 7:45pm kick-off. The Bucks On Saturday Buxton won 2-0 at home to Scarborough in an important game for the playoff chase with goals from Luke Brennan and Johnny Johnston. Reflecting on the game, manager John McGrath said: “It was
By Chris Wood for North Derbyshire Radio. Photo Credit to Michael South Photography Matlock Town confirmed that they will finish in 2nd place of the NPL East Division yesterday (11/04/26) as they beat Ashington AFC in some style at the Proctor Cars Stadium. The game got off to a flying start for the hosts as they took
Report by North Derbyshire Radio’s David Bell Dronfield Town put one hand on an eighth place finish in the United Counties League Division One table with a creditable 2-2 draw at ninth-placed Pinxton FC. The contest followed a typical ‘game of two halves’ pattern with the hosts taking a 2-0 half time lead through Harvey
Buxton strengthened their playoff push with a 2-0 win over Scarborough at The Silverlands. Early on, Max Bardell created the first chance of the game, setting up Cian Coleman, but the midfielder fired wide. Soon after, the home pressure continued as Luke Brennan laid the ball into Coleman’s path in space, forcing the keeper into
Report by North Derbyshire Radio’s Ben Smith Chesterfield were forced to settle for a point against Tranmere Rovers on Saturday, playing out a 1-1 draw at the SMH Group Stadium. Tom Naylor established the lead for the home side before Sam Finley levelled for Tranmere, who had earlier seen a penalty saved at 0-0. The
UP NEXT: Buxton face a huge clash this Saturday, 11th April, as they take on fellow play-off contenders Scarborough Athletic at the TSS. Kick-off is at 3pm. The Bucks On Monday Buxton won 2-1 away at Worksop Town after goals from Connor Kirby and Max Bardell. Reflecting on the game, manager John McGrath said: “It
Report by North Derbyshire Radio’s David Bell It was everything that you’d expect a local derby to be but it was Dronfield Town who ran out 4-2 winners against near-neighbours Swallownest FC in the Easter Monday sunshine. Town struck first through full debutant Kellie Marah on 20 minutes but it was Swallownest who had the
By Chris Wood for North Derbyshire Radio. Photo Credit to Steven Greenhough The Gladiators opened the gap between them and 3rd place Emley today (06/04/26) as they beat Silsden at the Regal Interiors Stadium. Firstly, full credit must go to Silsden who haven’t had the easiest of seasons at step 4, but they defended deep