North Derbyshire Radio is delighted to announce details of exclusive match coverage of Monday night’s Pre-season curtain-raiser between Matlock Town and Wirksworth Ivanhoe.

Drivetime Presenter Joshua Smith will take his show LIVE to Causeway Lane 4 pm – 7 pm for matchday build-up, as we welcome the return of Gladiators fans for the first time in almost nine months.

From 7 Josh will be joined by Derbyshire Media Company’ Matthew Rhodes, a familiar face for many Matlock fans, for exclusive interviews and previews, before full match commentary as the game gets underway at 7.30.

There will be views from both camps, manager reaction, a biography of Wirksworths first 100 years as a club, and a look back on the career of Gladiators legend Yatesy.

You can listen live from 4 pm Monday Online, on the App and on your Smart Speaker.