Report by North Derbyshire Radio’s David Bell Dronfield Town recorded a derby day success and registered back-to-back victories with a 3-2 win over Swallownest FC. A fine advert for United Counties League football was astonishingly goal-less at half time but sprung into life with five in the second half. George Walker put Swall ahead from
Report by North Derbyshire Radio’s David Bell They might have left it late but Dronfield Town were pleased to secure their first win of the new United Counties Football League season with a 2-1 success over Pinchbeck United. The Lincolnshire-based visitors took a 13th minute lead in slightly controversial circumstances through the pacy Brenden Parker.
Report by Local Democracy Reporter – Jon Cooper Derbyshire County Council’s Cabinet has agreed to accept up to £2.4 million of funding to support plans for the county to host part of a key stage of the Tour de France Femmes women’s cycle race in 2027 which comes to Great Britain before heading to France.
CHESTERFIELD’s first padel club is set to open – and players can try the sport for free. Atmos Padel will open on Saturday August 22, following a £350k investment to breathe life into the former Queen’s Park Tennis Club, which has stood unused for six years. Atmos Padel will offer four state-of-the-art outdoor doubles courts
Report by North Derbyshire Radio’s David Bell Dronfield Town’s opening game of the 2026-27 United Counties League Division One season drew a thrilling seven goals but unfortunately, the North Derbyshire side went down at league newcomers Cotgrave FC by 4-3. Last season’s Notts Senior League champions went ahead through Leo Almond on 11 minutes before
Buxton continued their pre-season preparations with a convincing 2-0 victory over Scunthorpe United, with goals from Connor Kirby and Finn Cousin-Dawson securing the win. The Bucks created the first opening of the match when Connor Kirby latched onto a knockdown before seeing his effort deflected behind for the first corner of the game. The home
UP NEXT: Buxton return to pre-season action on Tuesday evening as they welcome Scunthorpe United to the Tarmac Silverlands Stadium. Kick-off is at 7:45pm on Tuesday 21 July. Last game It has been over a week since The Bucks were last in action, when they secured a 1-0 victory over Ashton United. Preseason Report: Buxton
By Elliot Steadman Buxton FC continued their pre-season preparations with a narrow victory over Ashton United, as a second-half goal from a trialist secured a 1-0 win on the road. The hosts started brightly, controlling possession during the opening stages. The Bucks’ first real opening came when Connor Kirby stepped up to take a free-kick
By Elliot Steadman UP NEXT: Buxton continue their pre-season on Friday 10th July, as they welcome Ashton United to the Silverlands Stadium. Kick-off is scheduled for 7:45pm. Last game On Tuesday night, Buxton faced Portuguese side SC Braga at St George’s Park in a behind-closed-doors friendly. The Bucks were beaten 3-1, with new signing Sisa
Buxton opened their pre-season campaign with a convincing 6-1 victory over Droylsden. After a fast-tempo start, Kian Scales had the first effort on goal, but Jordan Latham was equal to it, getting down well to make the save. In the 22nd minute, Buxton took the lead as Sammy Robinson won back possession before feeding Scales,