Report by North Derbyshire Radio's Senior Football Correspondent Ben Smith Chesterfield issued League Two with a reminder of their play-off credentials on Thursday evening, dismantling Doncaster Rovers 5-2 at the SMH Group Stadium. Dylan Duffy, Bim Pepple and Michael Olakigbe all netted their first goals in a Blues shirt, with the second of that trio
Report by North Derbyshire Radio's Senior Football Correspondent Elliot Steadman Set pieces were the difference at Victory Park as Chorley came away 3-0 winners against Buxton. The home side were forced into an early change when former Buck George Horbury replaced the injured Courtney Senior after just seven minutes. Horbury was immediately involved, receiving the
Report by North Derbyshire Radio's Senior Football Correspondent Elliot Steadman A Luke Brennan brace proved decisive as Buxton edged past Southport 2-1 at The Silverlands. The visitors started brightly, forcing True Grant into two early saves. Buxton grew into the game, with Josh Williams creating their first real opening. He played Johnny Johnston down the
Report by North Derbyshire Radio’s Senior Football Correspondent – David Bell Dronfield Town suffered a narrow defeat in a game they dominated for long periods away at Club Thorne Colliery. An eighth minute Ben Stobart goal gave the hosts a lead that they would keep for the remainder of the contest despite Dronfield creating plenty
Report by North Derbyshire Radio’s Senior Football Correspondent – David Bell There was huge disappointment for Dronfield Town as they went down by 2-1 in their foot of the table clash against bottom side Appleby Frodingham. Dronfield actually made the brighter start, taking a 21st-minute lead through Arran Bovill. However, they conceded just before half
Report by North Derbyshire Radio's Senior Football Correspondent – Elliot Steadman Luke Brennan’s first-half penalty proved decisive as Buxton secured all three points against Darlington in County Durham. The visitors started brightly, with Johnny Johnston breaking through on goal early on, only for Peter Jameson to react quickly and clear his lines. Buxton’s fast start
Report by North Derbyshire Radio Senior Football Correspondent Ben Smith Chesterfield managed to halt their winless run at six competitive matches on Tuesday night, defeating 10-man Bromley 3-0 at the SMH Group Stadium. Goals from Armando Dobra, Ryan Colclough and Paddy Madden secured the Spireites their first victory since December 21 after the visitors’ Omar
Report by North Derbyshire Radio's Senior Football Correspondent Elliot Steadman Debutant Johnny Johnston grabbed two goals in a scintillating second half performance from The Bucks which saw them pick up all three points. Following a slow start to the game, Finley Sinclair-Smith burst into life in the 15th minute, sprinting half the length of the
Report by North Derbyshire Radio’s Senior Football Correspondent David Bell Dronfield Town were comprehensively beaten by promotion-seeking Brigg Town in their first home game of 2025. The North Lincolnshire side took a 2-0 lead by half time thanks to two goals from prolific striker Josh Batty and ran in a further three in the second
Report by North Derbyshire Radio's Senior Football Correspondent Ben Smith Chesterfield fought from behind to claim a point for the second successive game as their League Two clash with Port Vale finished 1-1 at the SMH Group Stadium. Armando Dobra brought the Spireites level following a second half red card for Mitch Clark, that after