Report by North Derbyshire Radio’s David Bell The B. Braun Sheffield Sharks failed to take second place in the SLB Championship with defeat in their first game of 2026 at the hands of Surrey 89ers. The Niners took all four quarters, albeit by slender margins to eventually claim an 88-94 victory. The Sharks looked a
MK Dons 2–2 Chesterfield Chesterfield showed tremendous resilience to earn a dramatic late point as they drew 2–2 away at MK Dons, with a stoppage-time equaliser capping an eventful afternoon. The hosts opened the scoring on 29 minutes when Callum Paterson fired a left-footed shot from the centre of the box past the Chesterfield goalkeeper
Buxton and South Shields shared the points to begin the year at a bitterly cold Silverlands Stadium. The visitors made a bright start as Dan Ward delivered a dangerous cross into the area, with George Ward on hand to block it away. Moments later, Johnny Johnston almost found himself through on goal at the other
UP NEXT: Buxton start 2026 with a game against South Shields on 3rd January with a 3pm. The Bucks It was a 3-1 win for Buxton on Tuesday night in their final game of 2025. Goals from Luke Brennan, George Ward and Adriel Walker secured the three points over Worksop on Tuesday. Reflecting on the
by Chris Wood for North Derbyshire Radio. Photo Credit to Michael South Photography After a slightly crazy week off the field, the Gladiators successfully put all the critics to bed and let the football speak for them on New Year’s Day. This game was a welcome distraction from a week off the field that included
Oldham Athletic 1–1 Chesterfield Chesterfield were forced to settle for a point at Boundary Park after a dramatic 1–1 draw with Oldham Athletic, in a match that saw goals in either half and a late red card. The Spireites made a strong start and were rewarded in the 21st minute when Adam Lewis opened the
Buxton picked up another win to end 2025 with all three points with a 3-1 victory over Worksop. Early on, the first big chance of the game fell to the visitors in the ninth minute as Lewis Whitham was played in behind, but Joe Young reacted sharply, racing off his line to deny him.
Report by North Derbyshire Radio’s David Bell The B. Braun Sheffield Sharks ended 2025 with a bang, coming back from a 12 point deficit to defeat fierce rivals Cheshire Phoenix by 101-97. The ‘Nix stormed into a first quarter lead but saw the Sharks take the subsequent three to record a thrilling end of the
UP NEXT: Buxton return to the TSS as they face Worksop Town in their final game of the year on 30 December, with a 19:45 kick-off. The Bucks It was a 2-0 win for the Bucks on Boxing Day against local rivals Macclesfield. Johnny Johnston and George Ward secured all three points for Buxton for
Report by North Derbyshire Radio’s Ben Smith. Chesterfield’s 2025 ended in defeat on Monday night, with Cambridge United emerging 1-0 winners from the pair’s League Two meeting. Shane McLoughlin netted the only goal of the game on 44 minutes; a goal which would ultimately ensure Cambridge left the SMH Group Stadium with all three points.