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Our pre-season preparations begin with a friendly at home to Eastwood CFC on Saturday 5th of July.  The Microlise New Manor Ground will host five pre-season fixtures in total with general admission priced at £5 and Under 12s free. Our pre-season schedule in full:  Saturday 5th July - Eastwood CFC (H) - 3pm  Saturday 12th July - Harrogate Town AFC (H) - 2pm Tuesday 15th July - Kimberley Miners Welfare (H) - 7:45pm Saturday 19th July - Carlton Town (A) - 3pm Saturday 26th July - Flint Town United (A) - 1pm Thursday 31st July - Chesterfield U23s (H) - 7:45pm  Saturday 2nd August - Basford...

We are pleased to announce the signing of Tyler Whyle. The 19-year-old centre back began his career at Mansfield Town where he signed a professional contract with the Stags last summer after impressing as a scholar.  During the 2024/25 season Whyle featured for the Mansfield Town Under-21s side that were crowned Central League Cup champions with a 2-1 win over Huddersfield Town.  Welcome to the Microlise New Manor Ground,...

We are delighted to announce the signing of AJ Greaves.  The 24-year-old midfielder came through the ranks at Doncaster Rovers and arrives at Ilkeston Town having most recently played for Sheffield FC in the Northern Premier League East Division, where he featured 37 times for the Club last season.  Along with his experience in the Football League, Greaves has played for York City in the National League and Spennymoor Town in the National League North along with spells at Redditch United, Shirebrook Town and Marske United.  Welcome to the Microlise New Manor Ground,...

We are pleased to confirm that Colin Daniel has been retained for the upcoming season. Daniel arrived at the Microlise New Manor Ground last summer from Worksop Town and has since made 41 appearances for The Robins scoring seven times. The midfielder was also voted 'Chairman’s Player of the Season' by Andy Nally at the end of our 2024/25 Northern Premier League campaign. Great to have you on board next season,...

The club can confirm the retained list ahead of the 2025/26 Pitching In Northern Premier League season. Retained:   Mitchell Leivers  Sam Parker  Callum Minkley  Tom Marshall  Sam Essien  Connor Dixon  Logan Green  Jamie Walker  L'Varn Brandy  Jordan Stevens Harvey Kirby-Moore  Alex Marshall    New Signings:  Dylan Wharton  Matt Thornhill  Robbie Fox    In Discussion:  Colin Daniel  Lindon Meikle    Released:  Declan Eratt-Thompson  Kornell McDonald  Jaden Charles  Matt Yates  Alex Hardwick...

Ilkeston Town Football Club are pleased to confirm the signing of goalkeeper Dylan Wharton. The 22-year-old joins the Robins from Gainsborough Trinity, where he made 44 appearances last season – including a standout performance in an Emirates FA Cup penalty shootout against Hednesford which saw the young shot-stopper save three spot kicks as the Holy Blues reached the Second Round Proper of the competition.  On his move to the Microlise New Manor Ground, Wharton said: “It’s perfect for me, I’ve always had a little place in my heart for Ilkeston, growing up literally two minutes away. I’ve...

We are excited to announce that Ilkeston Town Football Club will host a pre-season friendly with EFL League Two side Harrogate Town AFC this summer as part of our pre-season schedule. The match will take place at the Microlise New Manor Ground on Saturday 12th July 2025 with kick-off at 2pm. Ticket details will be announced in due course along with the full pre-season fixture list.

Ilkeston Town Football club are pleased to announce the signing of Robbie Fox. The 23-year-old centre forward joins the Robins after a season with National League North side Farsley Celtic and a spell with Silsden AFC, where his goals helped seal the Northern Counties East League Premier Division title. Arriving at the Microlise New Manor Ground Fox said: “I can’t wait to get going, buzzing to get started. I’ve had a look around and I’m buzzing with the place, great facilities.”  Looking ahead to the coming season, Fox added: “[I want to] take on board my season at step two and just enjoy...

Ilkeston Town Football Club are delighted to announce the signing of Matt Thornhill. The former Basford United captain arrives at the Microlise New Manor Ground after nine years at Greenwich Avenue with the Ambers. Upon signing for the Robins, Thornhill said: “I know a lot of the boys from playing against them previously, I’ve played against Ilkeston a lot. This is a new venture for me and I can’t wait to get started. “I’ve known Deaks for a long time, since I was about 12/13 from when we were at Forest, so it was a no-brainer for me. I know all the coaching staff, had a few conversations...

Ilkeston Town Football Club are delighted to announce the contract extensions of management team, Ian Deakin, Craig Swinscoe, Ben Hutchinson, Adam Campbell, Simon Dye and Ryan Perkins. Deakin and his team have put pen to paper, committing to the Robins for a further Season.  First team manager Deakin said: “We are delighted with the deal and can’t wait for the new season to get started. We have earmarked our potential player targets and negotiations for new players are well under way. The players we have targeted will add strength to an already talented squad. “We, as a group, can't wait...