Runcorn Linnets 0 – 1 Buxton FCCompetition: FA Cup Third Qualifying RoundDate: Saturday 4th October 2025Venue: APEC Taxis Stadium, Runcorn Goal: Luke Brennan (90+2’) Buxton FC booked their place in the next round of the FA Cup after a dramatic 1–0 victory away at Runcorn Linnets, thanks to a stoppage-time strike from Luke Brennan. Match
Report by North Derbyshire Radio’s David Bell There was last gasp drama for the second weekend running as Dronfield Town secured a point in a 3-3 draw away at Radford FC. Town’s defending in the first 45 minutes was below par as the hosts took a 3-1 lead through Nashiem Isman, Harrison Mellors and Latrelle
Report by North Derbyshire Radio’s Arthur Inglis Matlock Town suffered a 2-1 defeat on the road at North Ferriby. The Gladiators conceded when Josh Thacker delivered a shot into the bottom corner after stealing the ball from the Gladiators in the final third. Diego De Girolamo was sent off for two bookable offences for Adam
Report by North Derbyshire Radio’s Ben Smith Chesterfield made it back-to-back wins in all competitions on Saturday, seeing off Salford City 2-0 at the SMH Group Stadium. Oliver Turton turned into his own goal to break the deadlock just past the hour before substitute Ronan Darcy rounded things off with a second late on. The
Report by North Derbyshire Radio’s Ben Smith Chesterfield’s chances of progression through Group H (Northern Section) of the Vertu Trophy were given a boost on Tuesday, as they beat Burton Albion 1-0 at the SMH Group Stadium. Lee Bonis came off the bench to grab the only goal of the game and maintain home hopes
Report by North Derbyshire Radio’s David Bell Sunday 5th October 2025 Super League Basketball Championship B. Braun Sheffield Sharks 77 Caledonia Gladiators 71 It feels like they are battling against adversity at the moment but the B. Braun Sheffield Sharks dug deep to keep Caledonia Gladiators at arms length and claim another Super League Basketball
Report by North Derbyshire Radio’s David Bell Dronfield Town served up another helping of UCL Cup drama but sadly exited the competition following a penalty shootout against Nuneaton Town. The Derbyshire side took a first minute lead against the runaway Premier South division leaders through Arran Bovill and held firm until Nuneaton’s leading scorer Kyle
Report by North Derbyshire Radio’s Ben Smith JACK HAT-TRICK INFLICTS PAYNE UPON CHESTERFIELD IN CRUSHING COLCHESTER DEFEAT Chesterfield left their visit to Colchester United rather stunned, with a Jack Payne hat-trick forming part of a 6-2 thrashing in Saturday’s League Two fixture. Payne’s treble was supplemented by a Harry Anderson brace and Kyreece Lisbie goal,
Report by North Derbyshire Radio’s Elliot Steadman In harsh conditions at the Silverlands Buxton picked up a 1-0 victory over Darlington. Buxton began brightly, applying early pressure with a series of crosses that forced the visitors to clear behind for corners. From the second delivery, Max Bardell rose highest but couldn’t steer his header on
Chesterfield return to action this weekend with a trip to a struggling Colchester United side who are winless in their last seven League Two fixtures. The Spireites secured their only win of September last week with a stylish 4-1 victory at home to Newport County, who are also languishing at the bottom of the table.