Report by North Derbyshire Radio Senior Sports Editor Matthew Rhodes THE WORLD’S FIRST TAKEN TO A REPLAY IN THE FA CUP Sheffield FC drew 1-1 against fellow NCEL Premier Division side Albion Sports in the extra preliminary round of the FA Cup at The Home Of Football Stadium in Dronfield. The World’s First will now
Preview by North Derbyshire Radio’s James Ede Chesterfield v Barrow (League Two) – 2 August 2025 Paul Cook’s Chesterfield kick off their 2025/26 League Two campaign on Saturday when they welcome Barrow to the SMH Group Stadium. After last season’s play-off semi-final disappointment, the Spireites will be aiming for automatic promotion this season and a
Preview by North Derbyshire Radio’s James Ede The 11th round of the County Championship takes place this week, as Derbyshire travel to Wantage Road to face Northamptonshire in Division Two. Mickey Arthur’s side have dropped to third in the table after a 189-run defeat against leaders Leicestershire last week, whilst this week’s hosts will be
Life in the United Counties League couldn’t have begun in better fashion for Dronfield Town as they took all three points with virtually the last action of the game in an entertaining home encounter with visitors Coalville Town. Dronfield had to call upon skipper Lewis Naylor to make several crucial saves throughout the game as
Report by North Derbyshire Radio’s Senior Football Correspondent Ben Smith Chesterfield concluded their pre-season schedule on Saturday, losing out 4-1 to Championship side Sheffield United at the SMH Group Stadium. Jefferson Cáceres, Ehije Ukaki, Anel Ahmedhodzic and Tom Cannon all found the net for the away side, whose dominance was only briefly interrupted by a
By North Derbyshire Radio’s Sports Reporter Dylan Pick The swimming events at the Aquatics World Championship are set to get underway this Sunday in Singapore this weekend with some local faces ready to dive into the pool at the World Aquatics Championships Arena. Abbie Wood from Buxton and Jacob Whittle from Alfreton will represent Great
Report by North Derbyshire Radio's Senior Football Correspondent Ben Smith There was nothing to split two North Derbyshire neighbours on Saturday, as Alfreton Town and Chesterfield played out a 1-1 pre-season draw at the Impact Arena. Chey Dunkley opened the scoring for the away side and that was an advantage which held for much of
Report by North Derbyshire Radio Senior Football Correspondent Ben Smith Chesterfield put in another productive pre-season shift on Saturday, holding Premier League side Nottingham Forest to a goalless draw in their friendly encounter. The Spireites welcomed Forest to the SMH Group Stadium for the second consecutive summer, with Nuno Espirito Santo‘s team running out 3-0
Report by North Derbyshire Radio Senior Football Correspondent Ben Smith Chesterfield collected their first win of pre-season in style, beating Burton Albion 5-0 in Tuesday night’s friendly. A brace from Will Grigg got things going, Ryan Colclough made it three just before half-time, before Lee Bonis and Adam Lewis helped their side pull further clear
Derbyshire Falcons defeated Yorkshire Men in the final game of the Chesterfield Festival of Cricket at Queens Park. Yorkshire set a target of 201 for Derbyshire Falcons having made 200 for 6 from their 20 overs. In response Derbyshire Falcons raced to victory with some sensational batting for the Chesterfield crowd to enjoy with a