Matlock Town FC have confirmed the appointment of Graham Drury as their new manager ahead of the 2026/27 season. Drury arrives at the Proctor Cars Stadium following a successful and lengthy association with Stamford AFC, where he spent a decade across three spells. His departure from the Daniels was agreed by mutual consent. A proven
By Chris Wood for North Derbyshire Radio Matlock Town’s promotion hopes came crashing down on Tuesday night (28/04/26) as Bradford Park Avenue advanced to the NPL East Division play-off final on Bank Holiday Saturday. Before the game even kicked off, the atmosphere was electric! With home fans packing out the stand at one end of
Report by Local Democracy Reporter – Jon Cooper Chesterfield Borough Council has reached a new agreement for its popular annual Festival of Cricket with Derbyshire County Cricket Club to continue for yet another five years. The council’s Cabinet approved the agreement at a meeting on April 28 involving Derbyshire County Cricket Club Ltd for the
Buxton progressed to the play-off semi-finals with a 4-2 victory over Scarborough and will now travel to South Shields on Saturday. Early on, the first big chance fell to Scarborough. Former Buck Jake Hull headed down Lewis Maloney’s cross into the path of Kieran Weledji, whose close-range effort was well saved by Joe Young. Soon
UP NEXT Buxton host Scarborough in the playoff eliminator on Tuesday, 28th April, with a 7:45 pm kickoff. The Bucks On Saturday, Buxton secured 5th place in the league with a 4–1 victory over Leamington. Goals from Kirby, Trueman, Brennan and Johnston meant that they earned a home tie. Reflecting on the game and reaching
Report by North Derbyshire Radio’s David Bell The B. Braun Sheffield Sharks went down to an 8 point defeat at the hands of Manchester Basketball in their final Super League Basketball fixture of the regular season. The result was largely irrelevant with the Sharks already having been confirmed in fourth place in the table and
By Chris Wood for North Derbyshire Radio Matlock Town rounded off their regular NPL East season in style this afternoon (25/04/26) as they beat Grimsby Borough at the Proctor Cars Stadium. Interim manager Ryan Cresswell spoke in an interview yesterday that he was treating today’s game as an extra training opportunity ahead of Tuesday (no
Report by North Derbyshire Radio’s Ben Smith Chesterfield need only to avoid defeat on the final day to make the League Two play-offs, that after beating Crewe Alexandra 2-0 on Saturday. Lee Bonis bagged a brace at the SMH Group Stadium, scoring once in either half, to help his side leapfrog Swindon Town into seventh
Buxton secured a home tie in the playoffs with a convincing victory over already relegated Leamington, setting up a clash with Scarborough on Tuesday. Early on, the Bucks had a golden chance to take the lead after eight minutes when Leamington’s goalkeeper gifted possession to Connor Kirby, who chose to square it to Cian Coleman,
UP NEXT: Buxton host Leamington at The TSS in their final game of the season, kicking off at 12:30pm, knowing that a win would secure a playoff spot. The Bucks On Saturday, Buxton secured an emphatic 4-0 away victory over Curzon Ashton, with goals from Kirby, Burton, Coleman and Johnston. A late equaliser from Telford