Report by North Derbyshire Radio’s Ben Smith. Chesterfield recovered from a goal down to claim a point in Saturday’s League Two fixture, playing out a 1-1 draw with Fleetwood Town at the SMH Group Stadium. Will Davies headed home to give Fleetwood an early lead; one which would later be cancelled out by Dilan Markanday.
UP NEXT: Buxton return to league action on Saturday, when they host Chorley at the Tarmac Silverlands Stadium, with kick-off at 3pm. The Bucks A late winner from Luke Brennan saw Buxton progress to the First Round Proper of the FA Cup after a 1–0 victory away at Runcorn Linnets. The Bucks will now face
Jake Buxton Named New First-Team Manager at Alfreton Town Alfreton Town FC have confirmed the appointment of Jake Buxton as their new first-team manager, returning to the club after a distinguished playing and coaching career. Return to the Reds The 40-year-old replaces Billy Heath, who stepped down in September 2025 after several years in charge.
The Gladiators successfully bounced back from a disappointing defeat on Saturday to grab 3 points on the road at Emley AFC in the NPL East Division on Tuesday Night (14/10). Matlock started the stronger side and played more of their possession based, free flowing football that we’ve come to expect from Adam Clayton’s men and
Report by North Derbyshire Radio’s David Bell A much-anticipated return to the Stonelow Stadium proved profitable for Dronfield Town as they defeated Pinxton FC by 3-0 in a very tidy performance. Both sides played their part in a decent footballing exhibition but it was Arran Bovill who got Dronfield off the mark in first half
Report by North Derbyshire Radio’s David Bell Super League Basketball Championship Cheshire Phoenix 90 B. Braun Sheffield Sharks 87 It will come as no consolation to the B. Braun Sheffield Sharks but they were edged out in possibly the game of the SLB season so far. Laquincy Rideau’s buzzer-beating three point shot saw victory go
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