Two second-half strikes were the difference as we fell to a 2-0 league defeat at the Microlise New Manor Ground against Quorn.
Neither side could get a foothold on the game in the first half, as both sides cancelled one another out.
However, it was mistakes and a lack of quality in the final third which would ultimately cost Ilkeston, as we were beaten in our final league fixture of the month.
The Robins had a couple of early chances after just five minutes, as Ash Hunter attempted an audacious lob from distance which sailed over the bar, before Lewis Belgrave then saw a volley well stopped by Jake Laban.
The visitors then created an opening of their own seven minutes later, as Jayden Samuel headed over from close range.
Jevin Seaton then had his first involvement after half an hour, as he headed just wide after Sam Newell delivered an inviting ball.
Samuel then forced Sam Wilson into action, as he powered a header at the Robins’ keeper, which he saved well.
It would be the Methodists who opened the scoring just after the break, as Samuel converted from close range.
Luis Parkes had a chance to level not long after entering play after 66 minutes, as he lifted an effort just over the target.
Samuel notched his second of the afternoon as he netted from six yards out, following a well-placed cross into the box.
Seaton saw two guilt edged opportunities come to pass, as he saw an effort from close range cleared off the line, before striking the frame of the goal shortly after.
Quorn were able to hold onto their lead comfortably, with Ilkeston struggling to create any more meaningful chances.
We take a break from Northern Premier League Premier action due to the FA Cup 2nd qualifying round, where we travel to face Leamington at Your Co-op Community Stadium, (3pm KO).
Written By Nathan Waller