Preview by North Derbyshire Radio’s Cricket Correspondent James Ede Derbyshire’s third game of the Metro Bank One Day Cup takes place this Sunday as they host local rivals Nottinghamshire at the Central Co-op County Ground. The Falcons are yet to win a game in the competition this year after their opening-match defeat to Gloucestershire and
Matlock Town drew 0-0 against Bradford (Park Avenue) at The Proctor Cars Stadium on Saturday afternoon in the NPL East Division. The game was a feisty and very physical affair; but ultimately saw very few clear-cut chances for either side. Ben Sault had Matlock’s best opportunity of the first half. After 26 minutes played, the
Chesterfield return to action on Saturday with a trip to Cheltenham Town as they look to make it two wins from two at the start of the 2025/26 League Two season. The Spireites kicked off their campaign last weekend with a composed 1-0 victory over Barrow, thanks to Dilan Markanday’s goal on his return to
Report by North Derbyshire Radio’s Football Correspondent David Bell Dronfield Town claimed their second win of the fledgling United Counties League season in a close game against Rainworth MW. The Notts side had suffered a couple of heavy defeats but belied their position at the foot of the table to cause trouble for Chris Millington’s
Derbyshire will be looking for a much-improved performance on Thursday when they travel to face Glamorgan in the Metro Bank One Day Cup. The Falcons suffered a 59-run defeat to Gloucestershire in their opening game of the competition on Tuesday and currently sit eighth in Group A, only ahead of their next opponents. In their
Report by North Derbyshire Radio’s Sports Correspondent Dylan Pick Great Britain have walked away from the 2025 Swimming World Championship in Singapore with their worst showing at the competition since the 2013 edition in Barcelona. Team GB head back home with only two medals in their bag; a gold and a silver. They finished 12th
Report by North Derbyshire Radio's Senior Football Correspondent Ben Smith Chesterfield’s League Two campaign got off to a winning start on Saturday as they saw off Barrow 1-0 at the SMH Group Stadium. Dilan Markanday, who returned to North Derbyshire on a permanent, three-year over the summer, marked his second debut by grabbing the only
Report by North Derbyshire Radio’s Senior Football Correspondent Elliot Steadman Buxton wrapped up their pre-season campaign with a 2–0 victory, recording their first ever win away at Warrington Town. The hosts were handed a golden opportunity to open the scoring after 13 minutes when Dontai Gabidon was brought down in the box by George Ward.
Report by North Derbyshire Radio Senior Sports Editor Matthew Rhodes THE WORLD’S FIRST TAKEN TO A REPLAY IN THE FA CUP Sheffield FC drew 1-1 against fellow NCEL Premier Division side Albion Sports in the extra preliminary round of the FA Cup at The Home Of Football Stadium in Dronfield. The World’s First will now
Preview by North Derbyshire Radio’s James Ede Chesterfield v Barrow (League Two) – 2 August 2025 Paul Cook’s Chesterfield kick off their 2025/26 League Two campaign on Saturday when they welcome Barrow to the SMH Group Stadium. After last season’s play-off semi-final disappointment, the Spireites will be aiming for automatic promotion this season and a