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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,...

Admission for this weekend's match against Whitby Town has been reduced to £10 for adults and £6 for concessions.  Come and support non-league football this weekend! Match Details: Ilkeston Town vs Whitby Town - Pitching In Northern Premier League. Saturday 6th September 2025, 3pm kick-off. Ilkeston Town Football Club, Microlise New Manor Ground, Awsworth Rd, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 8JF

Our U18s are at home to Eastwood Community FC U18s in the Preliminary Round of the FA Youth Cup this Friday.  Tickets are priced at £3 for adults and £1 for concessions and kids. Kick-off is at 8pm on Friday 5th September 2025 at the Microlise New Manor Ground. The winner of the tie will face Mickleover FC or Aylestone Park in the First Round Qualifying of the FA Youth Cup, week commencing 15th September 2025.

The Robins were hit for two and condemned to defeat away to Bamber Bridge on Saturday afternoon. After another competitive first half, with both sides pushing to create chances, it was Kofi Moore who scored the first early on. With seven minutes on the clock, Bamber Bridge launched a counterattack, with the ball falling to the winger down the left; Moore then cut inside and found the top right corner with a superb, curled effort from the edge of the box. Ewan Bange had the first opportunity of the second half with a towering header from the penalty spot that turned out to be a comfortable...

The Pitching In Northern Premier League have reissued detailed guidance regarding the live streaming of matches and supporters are reminded about UEFA Article 48. From 16 August 2025, under UEFA Article 48, the broadcasting or live streaming of matches during designated blocked hours is prohibited. For FA Cup, FA Trophy and FA Vase fixtures, clubs must adhere to the rules of those competitions related to broadcasting.  What are blocked hours? For the 2025/26 season, blocked hours are in effect on Saturdays between 14:45 and 17:15, on the dates set out by UEFA and our domestic governing...