Will Grigg scored the vital goal as Chesterfield beat Accrington to snatch the final play-off spot in League Two. The Spireites were ninth at the start of the day and were relying on Salford and Grimsby not winning and for themselves to get at least a point at the Wham Stadium. It worked out perfectly
Matlock Town have a new owner – David Hilton is the new man in charge and he has spoken EXCLUSIVELY to North Derbyshire Radio's Senior Sports Editor Matthew Rhodes about his plans and answers some of the questions fans may have.
Report by North Derbyshire Radio Senior Football Correspondent Ben Smith Chesterfield ensured their hopes of making the League Two play-offs remain alive heading into the final day by beating Morecambe 4-1 at the SMH Group Stadium. Second-half strikes from Ash Palmer, Michael Olakigbe and Tom Naylor ultimately sealed the three points, that after Jordan Slew
Report by North Derbyshire Radio Senior Sports Editor Matthew Rhodes Matlock Town held Ilkeston Town to a 1-1 draw on Easter Monday at the Microlise New Manor Ground. The result ended Ilkeston Town’s chances of reaching the NPL Premier Division play-offs. Matlock Town’s relegation was already sealed on Easter Sunday when the Gladiators announced they
Report by North Derbyshire Radio Senior Football Correspondent Ben Smith Chesterfield and Bradford City played out a high-scoring classic at the SMH Group Stadium, where things eventually ended 3-3 in a crunch game in the League Two promotion race. Jenson Metcalfe, Will Grigg and Liam Mandeville helped rescue a point for a home side who
We are delighted to once again be covering the World Seniors Snooker Championship at the Crucible Theatre, Sheffield Ahead of the action at the Crucible our Senior Sports Editor Matthew Rhodes spoke to Tony Knowles who is a former World Championship Semi Finalist and was a superstar in the 80’s and 90’s. Watch the interview
Alfreton stopped Buxton’s run of Derbyshire Senior Challenge Cup triumphs after holding their nerve in a tense penalty shootout. After a goalless draw in normal time, The Reds claimed a 4-3 victory in the shootout to lift the trophy. Both sides began the contest by trading half chances. Josh Popoola saw his early effort blocked
Chesterfield returned to winning ways in some style on Saturday, dispatching of Fleetwood Town 3-0 at the SMH Group Stadium. Second half strikes from Ryan Colclough, Ash Palmer and Paddy Madden were enough to secure victory for the Spireites, who still hold an outside chance of gate-crashing the League Two play-off places. Paul Cook’s side
As we get ready for the cricket season to get into full flow – Chesterfield Cricket Club are once again looking ahead to hopefully another successful campaign. North Derbyshire Radio’s Senior Sports Editor Matthew Rhodes spoke exclusively to chairman Nigel Mallender who gave us an insight into what the plans are for this season.
Preparations continue for the Sheffield Eagles as their Wheelchair Rugby League team will make their Super League debut in 2025. Before the league season, comes the Challenge Cup, as they'll take on Warrington in the qualifying round before a potential home tie against Edinburgh Eagles in the quarter finals. The team features players from Chesterfield.