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Ilkeston Town are delighted to announce that Taylor Anderson has signed on loan from EFL League One side Mansfield Town until the end of the season. Anderson previously joined the Robins on loan in 2023, where he featured in nine matches in two months at the Microlise New Manor Ground.  The 21-year-old defender, who can play at right back or centre half, arrives after recent loan spells with Enterprise National League North sides Alfreton Town and Kings Lynn. Anderson signed his first professional contract with Mansfield Town in November 2021 and made his debut with the Stags against...

We are pleased to announce the signing of versatile defender Jay Abudu. The 19-year-old right back, who can also be deployed as a defensive midfielder, joins the Robins after a spell with Portuguese Second Division side Leixões Sport Club. A former Sheffield United and Chesterfield academy player, Abudu made his debut for the Spireites in a 4-0 over Southport in the FA Trophy at the age of 17. During his time in North Derbyshire, Abudu spent a season on loan at Staveley Miners Welfare and went on to make two further first-team appearances for Chesterfield. Abudu will be available for...

Ilkeston Town are pleased to announce that Charlie Carter has joined the club on a one-month loan from EFL League One side Mansfield Town. The 21-year-old midfielder arrives at the Microlise New Manor Ground after a short-term loan spell with Northern Premier League side Gainsborough Trinity last month.  Carter spent the second half of last season on loan at Carlton Town where he made 29 appearances in the NPL East Division and found the back of the net against Belper Town.  Named Mansfield Town’s ‘Academy Player of the Year’ in the 2021/22 season, Carter signed a professional contract...

Ilkeston Town can confirm that Sam Bird has been recalled from his short-term loan at the Microlise New Manor Ground by parent club Chorley FC.  The 23-year-old defender made nine appearances for the Robins since his move in December, kept four clean sheets and scored from the penalty spot in our shoot-out win over Alfreton Town in the Quarter-Final of the Derbyshire Senior Challenge Cup. Everyone at Ilkeston Town would like to thank Sam for his contributions whilst on loan at the club and wish him all the best for the future!

Ilkeston Town are delighted to announce the signing of Daniel Odunaiya. The 22-year-old joins from United Counties League Premier Division North side Belper United, where he sits as the clubs’ top goal scorer so far in the 2025/26 season, boasting 16 goals in all competitions. Odunaiya will return to Belper United for a short period of time on dual registration, to aid in his progression and so that he continues to get minutes under his belt and hopefully continue in his goal scoring form. Talking on his reasons behind joining the Robins, Odunaiya said: “So I used to play for Long Eaton...

Ilkeston Town have been drawn at home to National League North side Curzon Ashton in the Second Round of the Isuzu FA Trophy.  The cup tie is set to take place at the Microlise New Manor Ground on Saturday 15th November 2025.

Ilkeston Town are pleased to announce the signing of Fedel Ross-Lang. The 21-year-old left winger/wingback is a former Manchester City and Southampton youth player and was capped at U17s level with England.  Ross-Lang experienced playing abroad with FK Tauras in the Lithuanian second division after his professional contract with the Saints expired. He has since had spells in non-league with Knaresborough Town, Garforth Town and Pickering Town.  Upon signing for the Robins, Ross-Lang said: “[I’m] really excited, it’s been a long time coming, I trained Tuesday, so I got to get to know some...

Ilkeston Town are pleased to announce that Seth Okyere and Jackson Blaize have joined from Championship side Sheffield United on loan until January 2026. The duo arrive at the Microlise New Manor Ground ahead of tomorrow’s home match against Workington AFC in the Pitching In Northern Premier League.  Okyere and Blaize signed their first professional contracts with Sheffield United in July 2025 after featuring for the Blades U18 and U21 sides.  Okyere, a commanding centre half with an eye for goal, came through the ranks at Bramall Lane with the Blades academy. While Blaize, an attacking...

We're thrilled to announce the signing of 21-year-old goalkeeper Alfie Roberts on a dual registration with Heanor Town! Roberts is a vocal leader in goal, known for leading from the back, and a great shot stopper with a massive kick. The young shot-stopper came through the ranks at Derby County's academy and was third choice goalkeeper under the management of Wayne Rooney. Since he left Derby County, Roberts has featured for Belper United and Heanor Town and joins up with the Robins squad ahead of our match away to Lancaster City. Ian Deakin said: "At this moment he's been brought in to...

Ilkeston Town are delighted to announce the signing of 6'5” centre half Essa Janneh. A towering presence in defence, Janneh joins the Robins having most recently represented Stratford Town in the Pitching In Southern League Premier Division Central.  The 25-year-old has recently relocated to Derbyshire after spells playing for Corinthian Casuals, Eastbourne Borough and Bognor Regis Town. Among his previous clubs are Farsley Celtic - where he featured last season alongside current Ilkeston Town players Dylan Youmbi and Robbie Fox.  Welcome to the Microlise New Manor Ground,...