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Ilkeston Town are delighted to confirm the signing of striker Harry Wakefield from Rushall Olympic, subject to NPL and FA approval. The physical centre-forward returns to the Microlise New Manor Ground having first joined the Robins as a youngster during the summer of 2019. Since then, Wakefield has developed into a proven goalscorer, finding the net wherever he has played. Last season, he scored 15 goals across spells with Boldmere St Michaels and Rushall Olympic. Robins supporters may also remember Wakefield scoring at the Microlise New Manor Ground for Rushall during the 2025/26...

Ilkeston Town are delighted to confirm the signing of full-back Lynden Joyce from Basford United, subject to NPL and FA approval. The young defender arrives at the Microlise New Manor Ground after progressing through the academy system at Basford before establishing himself within the first-team setup. Joyce enjoyed a successful 2025/26 campaign with the Ambers, helping the club lift the Nottinghamshire Senior Cup and narrowly missing out on promotion to Step 3 via the play-offs. A talented and energetic full-back, Joyce becomes the latest addition to Tristram Whitman’s squad ahead of the...

Ilkeston Town are delighted to confirm the signing of goalkeeper Sam Wilson from Eastwood ahead of the 2026/27 season, subject to NPL and FA approval. The highly-rated shot-stopper arrives at the Microlise New Manor Ground following an impressive spell with the Red Badgers, where he recorded 35 clean sheets in 136 appearances, club records in both categories. Wilson has established himself as one of the most reliable goalkeepers in the region in recent seasons and adds further quality and experience to Tristram Whitman’s squad ahead of the new campaign. Speaking on his latest addition,...

Ilkeston Town Football Club are proud to announce a new digital partnership with LEAM Digital. As part of this exciting new partnership, LEAM Digital (www.leamdigitalmedia.com) will become the club’s official Digital Partner, overseeing and supporting all football club media operations as Ilkeston Town FC continue to strengthen and modernise the club’s overall digital presence. The partnership will see the welcomed return of Danny Draper and Jake Roberts to the Microlise New Manor Ground, having recently worked together as part of the media team at Basford United. Danny will take on the...

Ilkeston Town will face Glossop North End AFC in the final at Pride Park Stadium. Tuesday 21st April 7:45pm Kick-Off Turnstiles open 6:30pm (East Stand) Tickets will be released on Thursday 12th March via the Derby County website. There will be no option to pay for a ticket at the stadium. Adults: £12 Concessions (Under 16 & Over 65): £7 Under 15s must be accompanied by an adult. Click here to purchase your ticket for the final. Supporters are advised to park at Derby Arena Coach travel details will be communicated by the club Please note the stadium is fully cashless Concourse...

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!