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
Buxton ended up with a point on the road in the National League North at Spennymoor Town. Josh Smith gave Buxton the lead on 51 minutes before Spennymoor levelled through Glen Taylor from the penalty spot. Rob Ramshaw then gave Spennymoor Town the lead on 80 minutes and the home side were in front until
Jake Buxton’s Alfreton Town were knocked out of the FA Trophy after a penalty shootout at Alvechurch. Mark Beck on 9 minutes and Bayley McCann on 13 minutes gave the home side a 2-0 lead but Alfreton fought back and levelled through Jonny Ngandu on 57 minutes and Emmanuel Illesanmi on 66 minutes. The game
Report by North Derbyshire Radio’s Ben Smith. Chesterfield marked their final home game before Christmas with a 3-1 victory over Barnet in Saturday’s League Two meeting. A first half Lee Bonis brace established a cushion which Liam Mandeville would restore late on, but not before a significant spell of Bees pressure prompted by a goal
Report by North Derbyshire Radio’s David Bell Newcastle Eagles ensured their qualification from the north SLB Trophy group consisting of themselves, the B. Braun Sheffield Sharks and Caledonia Gladiators by taking a 94-89 win in a pulsating contest at the Vertu Motors Arena. The Eagles topped the group with the victory and head into the