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
Report by North Derbyshire Radio’s Ben Smith Chesterfield’s chances of progression through Group H (Northern Section) of the Vertu Trophy were given a boost on Tuesday, as they beat Burton Albion 1-0 at the SMH Group Stadium. Lee Bonis came off the bench to grab the only goal of the game and maintain home hopes
Report by North Derbyshire Radio’s David Bell Sunday 5th October 2025 Super League Basketball Championship B. Braun Sheffield Sharks 77 Caledonia Gladiators 71 It feels like they are battling against adversity at the moment but the B. Braun Sheffield Sharks dug deep to keep Caledonia Gladiators at arms length and claim another Super League Basketball