Report by North Derbyshire Radio’s Ben Smith Chesterfield need only to avoid defeat on the final day to make the League Two play-offs, that after beating Crewe Alexandra 2-0 on Saturday. Lee Bonis bagged a brace at the SMH Group Stadium, scoring once in either half, to help his side leapfrog Swindon Town into seventh
Buxton secured a home tie in the playoffs with a convincing victory over already relegated Leamington, setting up a clash with Scarborough on Tuesday. Early on, the Bucks had a golden chance to take the lead after eight minutes when Leamington’s goalkeeper gifted possession to Connor Kirby, who chose to square it to Cian Coleman,
UP NEXT: Buxton host Leamington at The TSS in their final game of the season, kicking off at 12:30pm, knowing that a win would secure a playoff spot. The Bucks On Saturday, Buxton secured an emphatic 4-0 away victory over Curzon Ashton, with goals from Kirby, Burton, Coleman and Johnston. A late equaliser from Telford
Report by North Derbyshire Radio’s David Bell The first of two encounters in three days saw the B. Braun Sheffield Sharks fall to an 80-92 defeat at the hands of Leicester Riders. A fast start from the Riders saw the Sharks always playing catch-up and despite getting the deficit down to eight in the final
By Chris Wood for North Derbyshire Radio Matlock Town’s final away day of the season ended in victory for Cresswell and Ravenhill’s men as they travelled up the A1 to face Newton Aycliffe in the NPL East Division. Following last week’s result, the Gladiators knew that their position in the table could not change regardless
Report by North Derbyshire Radio’s David Bell It may have had a slightly ‘end of season’ air about it but Dronfield Town’s 1-1 home draw with Pinchbeck United confirmed the North Derbyshire side in 8th place in their inaugural United Counties League Division One season. An absolute rocket of a strike from Chris Simpkins gave
Ryan Stirk rescued a dramatic late point for 10-man Chesterfield as they battled to a 1-1 draw at Fleetwood Town. The Spireites were up against it for much of the second half after centre-back Kyle McFadzean was shown a red card for a last-man foul on Ronan Coughlan just past the hour mark. Fleetwood took
Buxton suffered a setback in their push for the playoffs after being held to a 2-2 draw against Alfreton. They nearly made the perfect start inside ten seconds when Johnny Johnston broke away with pace, but his effort bobbled wide of the post. Early on, George Ward picked up possession in the fifth minute, shifted
Paul Cook’s Chesterfield continued their play off push in League 2 with a dramatic win against Grimsby Town on Tuesday evening. They took the lead through Liam Mandeville’s goal after a great ball in from Lewis Gordon, the Chesterfield man guided a left footed shot into the bottom right corner on 31 minutes. Moments later
UP NEXT: Buxton make the short trip to face Alfreton on Tuesday 14th April with a 7:45pm kick-off. The Bucks On Saturday Buxton won 2-0 at home to Scarborough in an important game for the playoff chase with goals from Luke Brennan and Johnny Johnston. Reflecting on the game, manager John McGrath said: “It was