News

Anstey Nomads v Mickleover: Match Preview

by Peter Scherer Following Wednesday nights defeat at Lichfield, its back on the road again for Mickleover, as we travel to promotion chasers Anstey Nomads. Nomads have only lost five games this season and one was back at the Don Amott Arena, when Michael Hollingsworth’s goal gave us a 1-0 win back in October. It’s […]

Strikers Staying On

by Peter Scherer WE can confirm that strikers Manni Norkett and Josiah Dyer will be staying at the Don Amott Arena to the end of the season. Dyer, on loan from Peterborough Sports has scored six goals so far, while Boston Utd loanee Norkett has three under his belt. We would like to thank both […]

Sports Draw A Blank At Lichfield

by Peter Scherer (Images: Steve Ingers) On a night when victory was almost expected against a struggling Lichfield side, Mickleover came away pointless after a goal in each half, gave our hosts their first points since mid-December. Starting line-up: 1-Jack McDowell 2-Jake Bennett 3-Archie Hall 4-Ross Derham 5-George Wilkinson 6-Danny Benson 7-Thabang Dube 8-Harry Wood […]

Ashman Returns

by Peter Scherer MICKLEOVER have re-signed former Sheffield Wednesday Under 23 captain Josh Ashman on a further months loan from Bradford Park Avenue, and he goes straight into the squad for Saturday’s game at Anstey Nomads. As well as his earlier spell at Mickleover, he has previously been loaned to Guiseley and spent three months […]

Sports On The Road: Lichfield City (A)

by Peter Scherer We travel to Lichfield City on Wednesday night for the rearranged fixture, following it’s postponement on January 10th. Since the original date, Mickleover have won one game, drawn one and lost one, leaving us eighth in the table and just one point outside the play-offs. Our hosts are without a single point […]

Webb Double Seals All 3 Points

by Peter Scherer (Images: Steve Ingers) After a disastrous own goal, Mickleover bounced back to dominate Corby Town, sealing victory with a Paddy Webb double and Manni Norkett’s third in four games for a 3-1 victory. Starting line-up: 1-Jack McDowell 2-Jake Bennett 3-Louis Bonser 4-Will Atkinson 5-Brad Gascoigne 6-Danny Benson 7-Archie White 8-Ross Derham 9-Manni […]

Today’s Match Programme: Corby Town

The Sports Report is ready to view for today’s game… CLICK HERE    

Corby come to Town: Match Preview

by Peter Scherer After ending their four-game unbeaten run at Sutton Coldfield last Saturday, Mickleover will hoping to return to winning ways, as Corby Town visit the Don Amott Arena on Saturday. Back in October we were 1-0 victor at Corby, with Josiah Dyer scoring the winner, his first goal for the club. Apart from […]

MFC Vets 5–1 Albert Village

by Gavin Warren We were back in league action this Sunday in a game where the priority was giving a few lads a well-earned rest and, more importantly, showing loyalty to those players who haven’t had much game time recently but continue to turn up in all weathers for training. It was a fixture I’d […]

Matchday Ground Entry Mickleover FC

In the interest of Safety for all involved spectators, staff and officials we would like to remind all visitors to the Don Amott Arena that the following policies are in place. Proof of age may be requested at the Turnstile and the club reserve the right to refuse entry at the turnstiles. Bag searches can […]

Second Half Goals End Unbeaten Run

by Peter Scherer (Images: Steve Ingers) Three second half goals in 10 minutes put pay to Mickleover’s hopes of a fightback, going down 0-4 at Sutton Coldfield Town, the first defeat in five games. Starting line-up: 1-Jack McDowell 2-Jake Bennett 3-Louis Bonser 4-Will Atkinson 5-Brad Gascoigne 6-George Wilkinson 7-Thabang Dube 8-Harry Wood 9-Manni Norkett 10-Andy […]

Sports On The Road: Sutton Coldfield (A)

by Peter Scherer CAN WE make it five games undefeated, when we visit Sutton Coldfield Town on Saturday afternoon? Back in early November our hosts snatched a point when they visited the Don Amott Arena, after Josiah Dyer and Paddy Webb had given us the lead. Since that date Sutton Coldfield have had just the […]

Mickleover FC Press Announcement

Don Amott has been Chairman of Mickleover FC for over 10 years and we are today announcing that Don has decided to step down as Chairman at the end of this season. Don is 77 this year and is hoping to spend more time with his wife Mary and the rest of the family. Don […]

Sports Charge Into Senior Cup Semis

by Peter Scherer (Images: Steve Ingers) Despite conceding an early goal, Mickleover fought back to take a 2-1 victory over Derby County’s B Team in the Derbyshire Senior Cup quarter final, with goals from Josiah Dyer and Manni Norkett. Starting line-up: 1-Jack McDowell 2-Archie White 3-Louis Bonser 4-Ross Derham 5-George Wilkinson 6-Danny Benson 7-Thabang Dube […]

Today’s Match Programme: Derby County B

The Sports Report is ready to view for today’s game… CLICK HERE    

We Welcome Rams Youngster’s in the Cup

by Peter Scherer Tomorrow night we host Derby County B Team in the Derbyshire Senior Cup quarter final. Currently lying fourth in the Central League, mainly a mixture of Rams Under 18 and 21’s, they were 4-0 winners at Buxton, with Cruz Allen scoring twice. Mickleover progressed after a 7-0 win over Chesterfield Reserves, Thabang […]

Toby Heads Stateside

by Peter Scherer Mickleover Academy graduate Toby Smith is heading stateside to take-up a football scholarship in New Jersey. He made his first team debut in the Derbyshire Senior Cup at Matlock Town in 23/24, after some impressive performances in the reserves and youth teams. A wing back or defensive midfielder, he earned his place […]

Ryder Moves To Shepshed

by Peter Scherer Home-grown striker Fin Ryder has joined our league rivals Shepshed Dynamo, after spending most of the last two seasons on loan at Kimberley Miners Welfare. As a former captain of the Mickleover youth team, he graduated from the academy and reserve side, to earn his first contract. Joining the first team squad […]

Four Unbeaten for Sports

by Peter Scherer (Image: Steve Ingers) Two weeks since our last game, Mickleover hit the ground running at the Don Amott Arena with an early goal against Coleshill Town. But unable to consolidate the advantage, Sports had to settle for a point after a second half equaliser. Starting line-up: 1-Jack McDowell 2-Jake Bennett 3-Louis Bonser […]

Today’s Match Programme: Coleshill Town

The Sports Report is ready to view for today’s game… CLICK HERE    

Coleshill Town (H): Match Preview

by Peter Scherer With last Saturday’s game at Lichfield postponed, it will be over two weeks since Mickleover were in action, in their 3-2 win over Loughborough Students. Sports are sixth in the table, with our visitors seventh, equal on both points and goal difference, but they have a game in hand. We should see […]

Former Man Utd Striker Joins Sports

by Peter Scherer 21 year old striker Manni Norkett has joined Mickleover from National League Boston Utd. He started his career back as an under five at Collingham and played for Newark Town and RHP Colts before being spotted by Manchester Utd as a 14 year old. He went out on loan to Gainsborough Trinity, […]

An Academy Update from the Gaffer

Hi All I wanted to share with you the following review of the Academy and hopefully what you would consider a very positive social media story for the club. Half Season Review The Mickleover Academy (In Partnership with Derby County Community Trust) As Manager of Mickleover FC and Head of Coaching for Derby County Community […]

Offler Heads For Gainsborough

by Peter Scherer Mickleover centre back Ashton Offler has moved to Northern Premier League Gainsborough Trinity. Having arrived from Stamford in pre-season, he has made 19 starts and been on the bench for four games, notably scoring our New Years Day winner, his one and only goal in Sports colours. Ashton has been excellent for […]

Sports On The Road: Lichfield City (A)

by Peter Scherer For our first away trip of 2026 we take a short trip down the A38 to Lichfield City. Now sixth in the table Sports will be looking for a third win in a row and a fourth undefeated, against our hosts who currently lie 10th in the table. Danny Benson should be […]

Late Comeback Earns Sports All 3 Points

by Peter Scherer (Images: Steve Ingers) It took a late second half comeback for Mickleover to rescue a game that had looked well and truly lost. 0-2 down, a George Wilknson header, a solo strike from Fraser Corden and 91st minute winner from sub Ashton Offler did the business however. Starting line-up: 1-Jack McDowell 2-Jake […]

Today’s Match Programme: Loughborough Students

The Sports Report is ready to view for today’s game… CLICK HERE    

Happy New Year: Loughborough (H)

by Peter Scherer We start 2026 with the visit of Loughborough Students on New Years Day. Back on a hot August Bank Holiday Monday, we went down 2-1 to our visitors in a dour and very unimpressive game, which was the first of only four wins for Loughborough this season. On Boxing Day they lost […]

Dube Double Brings Christmas Bonus

by Peter Scherer (Images: Steve Ingers) Two first half goals from Thabang Dube set Mickleover on the road to victory at Rugby Town, with Louis Bonser consolidating a 3-0 win. Starting line-up: 1-Jack McDowell 2-Jake Bennett 3-Louis Bonser 4-Will Atkinson 5-George Wilkinson 6-Brad Gascoigne 7-Thabang Dube 8-Ross Derham 9-Josiah Dyer 10-Andy Dales 11-Paddy Webb. Subs: […]

Sports On The Road for Boxing Day: Rugby Town (A)

by Peter Scherer It’s a trip down the M1 to Rugby Town on Boxing Day. Following Saturday’s disappointing draw at home to Coventry Sphinx, Sports will be hoping for better luck as they visit Rugby Town. Our hosts had gone six games without defeat until early November and returned to winning ways on December 6th […]

It Should Have Been All 3 Points

by Peter Scherer (Images: Steve Ingers) It was another mixture of missed chances and questionable refereeing decisions that cost Mickleover dearly, as they ended their final home game of 2025 with a 1-1 draw. Starting line-up: 1-Jack McDowell 2-Jake Bennett 3-Archie White 4-Ross Derham 5-Brad Gascoigne 6-George Wilkinson 7-Tbanag Dube 8-Will Atkinson 9-Josiah Dyer 10-Andy […]

Today’s Match Programme: Coventry Sphinx

The Sports Report is ready to view for today’s game… CLICK HERE    

It’s The Sphinx, not the Grinch this Saturday

by Peter Scherer For the second consecutive week Mickleover are at home, as we welcome Coventry Sphinx to the Don Amott Arena. It was another disappointing weekend for Sports last week, going down 1-2 to Wellingborough Town, which saw us slip back to ninth in the table as we started the second half of the […]

Penalty Ends Sports’ Hopes

by Peter Scherer (Images: Steve Ingers) Any hopes Mickleover had of making it two successive wins, were dashed when Wellingborough Town scored a decisive penalty on the hour to secure a 2-1 victory. Starting line-up: 1-Jack McDowell 2-Josh Ashman 3-Archie White 4-Michael Hollingsworth 5-Brad Gascoigne 6-George Wilkinson 7-Thabang Dube 8-Harry Wood 9-Josiah Dyer 10-Andy Dales […]

Today’s Match Programme: Wellingborough Town

The Sports Report is ready to view for today’s game… CLICK HERE    

Wellingborough come to Town this Saturday

by Peter Scherer Mickleover returned to winning ways last Saturday with a 3-1 win at strugglers Bourne Town and now face 15th in the table Wellingborough Town, who beat us 4-2 earlier in the season. Our visitors have won three of their last 10 games, which have all been at home., but their last game […]

Reserves v Sunny Hill: Match Report

By Peter Scherer It’s been a difficult season for Mickleover Reserves having had a number of recent games postponed due to the wet weather, but still sitting firmly at the bottom of the table, having been pointless since victory at home to Mickleover Athletic on the opening day of the season. They went down 1-3 […]

3 Goals, 3 Points & a Penalty Save!

by Peter Scherer It had been five games without a win, but Mickleover returned to winning ways at Bourne, with a solid 3-1 victory. Starting line-up: 1-Jack McDowell 2-Josh Ashman 3-Archie White 4-Danny Benson 5-Brad Gascoigne 6-George Wilkinson 7-Thabang Dube 8-Harry Wood 9-Stuart Beavon 10-Andy Dales 11-Paddy Webb. Subs: Ashton Offler, Josiah Dyer, Will Atkinson, […]

Sports On The Road: Bourne Town (A)

by Peter Scherer This Saturday Mickleover head to 20th placed Bourne Town, as they seek to return to winning ways after taking just the one point at home to bottom of the table Bedworth in their last four league games. Both Thabang Dube and Fraser Corden impressed in our 7-0 Derbyshire Senior Cup win and […]

Sports Take Derham On Loan

by Peter Scherer Mickleover have signed midfielder Ross Derham on a months loan from Alfreton Town. A former Watford Academy player, Derham has also been at the Global Performance Academy and played for Mousehole AFC, the most westerly based club in the English National League system, in the Southern League Division One South. He joined […]

It’s Seven Up For Sports!

by Peter Scherer TWO goals each from Thabang Dube and Archie White saw Mickleover advance to the next round of the Derbyshire Senior Cup, with a 7-0 victory over Chesterfield Reserves. Starting line-up: 1-Jack McDowell 2-Josh Ashman 3-Archie White 4-Danny Benson 5-Ashton Offler 6-George Wilkinson 7-Thabang Dube 8-Harry Wood 9-Josiah Dyer 10-Fraser Corden 11-Paddy Webb. […]

Tonight’s Match Programme: Chesterfield Reserves

The Sports Report is ready to view for today’s game… CLICK HERE    

Sports v Chesterfield Reserves: Derbyshire Senior Cup Match Preview

by Peter Scherer Tuesday evening we play hosts to Chesterfield Reserves in the Derbyshire Senior Cup. Our visitors play in the central league for reserve teams and were winners of the Senior Cup back in 2017/18, after a 1-0 win over Alfreton Town. Staveley were the first winners back in 1883/84, 2-1 over Derby Midland, […]

Mistakes Prove Costly at Both Ends

by Peter Scherer (Images: Steve Ingers) In a game that Mickleover should have won hands down, they struggled to come away with a point against bottom of the table Bedworth Utd in 1-1 draw. Starting line-up: 1-Oliver Bosworth 2-Josh Ashman 3-Liam Carter 3-Danny Benson 5-Brad Gascoigne 6-George Wilkinson 7-Ali Mohiuddin 8-Michael Hollingsworth 9-Stuart Beavon 10-Andy […]

Today’s Match Programme: Bedworth United

The Sports Report is ready to view for today’s game… CLICK HERE    

Sports v Bedworth United: Match Preview

by Peter Scherer This Saturday we host Bedworth Utd, currently bottom of the table, with just one point from their previous eight games, until last Saturday’s 3-1 win over Rugby Town. Mickleover will be hoping to end their run of three successive defeats, after going down 0-4 at Belper Town last weekend, with Will Atkinson, […]

Ex-Owl Joins Sports

by Peter Scherer MICKLEOVER have signed former Sheffield Wednesday Under 23 captain Josh Ashman on a six week loan from Bradford Park Avenue, and went straight into the starting line-up for our game defeat at Belper Town last Saturday. He has previously been loaned to Guiseley and spent three months at Matlock Town last season.

Sports Get Nailed at Belper

by Peter Scherer (Images: Steve Ingers) Sloppy defending cost Mickleover dearly as they went down 0-4 at neighbouring Belper Town. Starting line-up: 1-Oliver Bosworth 2-Josh Ashman 3-Archie White 4-Danny Benson 5-Brad Gascoigne 6-Ashton Offler 7-George Wilkinson 8-Harry Wood 9-Josiah Dyer 10-Stuart Beavon 11-Andy Dales. Subs: Paddy Webb, Fraser Corden, Thabang Dube, Alio Mohiuddin, Michal Hollingsworth. […]

Sports On The Road: Belper Town (A)

by Peter Scherer It’s another tough game this weekend, when we visit third in the table Belper Town. Our hosts were without a game last weekend due the neighbouring river bursting its banks, but hopefully the weather will be kind to us this weekend. It was disappointing game at the Don Amott Arena though, where […]

Ex Robin Joins Sports

by Peter Scherer Mickleover have signed midfielder Dorian Sulkowski from Ilkeston Town. He joined the Robins at the start of this season, having played for Radford last term. He’s also played for Worksop Town and made his debut last Saturday as a second half substitute.

Mickleover Vets 3–0 Hemmington Hammers

Goals: C. Palms (2), Whitto MOTM: Lloyd – rock-solid debut at centre-back by Gavin Warren The lads were back in league action on Sunday, despite a couple of late dropouts with Quig and Stamp both ruled out. New signing Lloyd stepped straight into centre-back, and the gaffer dropped to the bench to provide cover. We […]

Sports Lose Out to League Leaders

by Peter Scherer (Images: Steve Ingers) Hopes of returning to winning ways were dashed for Mickleover, as they went down 2-3 to Carlton Town in an ill-tempered affair. Starting line-up: 1-Oliver Bosworth 2-Stanley Holder 3-Archie White 4-George Wilkinson 5-Brad Gascoigne 6-Ashton Offler 7-Dan Benson 8-Harry Wood 9-Josiah Dyer 10-Andy Dales 11-Thabang Dube. Subs: Fraser Corden, […]

Today’s Match Programme: Carlton Town

The Sports Report is ready to view for today’s game… CLICK HERE    

The Table Toppers Come to the Arena

by Peter Scherer While Mickleover’s hopes of going eight unbeaten were dashed in last Saturday’s 0-1 defeat at Racing Club Warwick, our table topping visitors this Saturday suffered similarly. Carlton lost 0-1 at Coleshill last Saturday, having gone eight unbeaten since they lost 0-4 at Racing Club Warwick too. Mark Harvey and Andy Clerke have […]

MFC Vets: Back in League Action This Sunday!

by Gavin Warren This Sunday we’re back at home as we take on Hemmington Hammers Veterans – 2pm kick-off! We’re looking to make it four wins on the bounce (including the cup), having scored 24 and conceded just 1 in last four fixtures. A win would see us move into 2nd place, so there’s everything […]

Our Unbeaten Run Comes To An End

by Peter Scherer Hopes of extending the unbeaten run to eight games came to an end as Mickleover visited Racing Warwick last Saturday. Starting line-up: 1-Oliver Bosworth 2-Ali Mohiuddin 3-Archie White 4-George Wilkinson 5-Danny Benson 6-Brad Gascoigne 7-Michael Hollingsworth 8-Harry Wood 9-Josiah Dyer 10-Andy Dales 11-Thabang Dube. Subs: Stuart Beavon, Paddy Webb, Fraser Corden, Will […]

Sports On The Road: Racing Club Warwick (a)

by Peter Scherer Despite having to settle for a draw last Tuesday, Mickleover are still sixth in the table and unbeaten in seven as we travel to Racing Club Warwick on Saturday. Both Jake Bennett and Ashton Offler were on the sidelines last Tuesday and Josh Carter is on the injured list too after his […]

Last Minute Equaliser Robs Sports

by Peter Scherer The weather did its best to put a dampener on the proceedings last night, as Mickleover were robbed of another three points, with a last-minute equaliser from Sutton Coldfield Town. Starting line-up: 1-Oliver Bosworth 2-Ali Mohiuddin 3-Archie White 4-George Wilkinson 5-Danny Benson 6-Brad Gascoigne 7-Will Atkinson 8-Harry Wood 9-Josiah Dyer 10-Andy Dales […]

Tonight’s Match Programme: Sutton Coldfield Town

The Sports Report is ready to view for today’s game… CLICK HERE    

Can We Go For Seven Unbeaten?

by Peter Scherer Now sixth in the table, unbeaten in six and including four wins from that, progress has been swift for Mickleover. Tomorrow evening we faced Sutton Coldfield Town at the Don Amott Arena, currently 13th in the table. They went down 0-1 at Coleshill last Saturday, after two successive home wins against Rushden […]

A TREAT of all 3 points this Halloween: Shepshed (H) Report

by Peter Scherer (Images: Steve Ingers) MICKLEOVER extended their unbeaten run in the Northern Premier League Midlands to six, after Friday nights 1-0 win over Shepshed Dynamo. Starting line-up: 1-Olover Bosworth 2-Jake Bennett 3-Archie White 4-Will Atkinson 5-Danny Benson 6-Ashton Offer 7-George Wilkinson 8-Ali Mohiuddin 9-Josiah Dyer 10-Andy Dales 11-Paddy Webb. Subs: Stuart Beavon, Harry […]

Tonight’s Match Programme: Shepshed Dynamo

The Sports Report is ready to view for today’s game… CLICK HERE    

Halloween Night: Shepshed Dynamo (H)

by Peter Scherer Mickleover will be looking to extend their unbeaten run to six when they welcome Shepshed Dynamo to the Don Amott Arena on Friday night. Loan striker Josiah Dyer scored his third goal in last Saturday’s 2-1 win at St.Neots, which puts Sports back into eighth place in the table. Our visitors had […]

Match Report: Mickleover Vets 6 – 0 West Bridgford Vets

by Gavin Warren Sporting Evenings Charity League – Sunday Fixture Mickleover Vets hosted West Bridgford Vets on Sunday in the Sporting Evenings Charity League. With this being our fourth game in a row, we made ten changes to the squad — partly to rest players, but mainly to give others some much-needed game time. Team […]

Sports Sign Barnsley Teenager On Loan

by Peter Scherer Barnsley’s teenaged central midfielder Stanley Holder has come to the Don Amott Arena initially on a months loan. A former Everton junior, he had been AFC Fylde’s Under 18’s captain until moving to Oakwell at the start of this season. He came on as a late sub for Mickleover in last weekends […]

White Free Kick Snatches All 3 Points

by Peter Scherer (Images: Steve Ingers) Mickleover extended their unbeaten run to five games, with an injury time free kick from Archie White making it decisive. Starting line up: 1-Oliver Bosworth 2-Archie White 3-Louis Bonser 4-Jake Bennett 5-Ashton Offler 6-George Wilkinson 7-Will Atkinson 8-Ali Mohiuddin 9-Josiah Dyer 10-Andy Dales 11-Thabang Dube. Subs: Stuart Beavon, Paddy […]

Sports On The Road: St. Neots Town (A) Preview

by Peter Scherer It’s our furthest trip of the season tis Saturday, when we visit St.Neots Town, the reigning United Counties League Premier Division South Champions. With four matches unbeaten after Saturday’s 2-2 draw, we now lie 11th in the table, one point ahead of our hosts, but with a game in hand. Danny Benson […]

Match Report: Derby County B (Mickleover Academy) 3 – 1 Birmingham City

by Gareth Holmes, Mickleover FC First Team Manager Venue: Don Amott Arena Date: 22nd October 2025 Derby County B (Mickleover Academy) delivered a composed and professional performance to secure a 3–1 victory over Birmingham City at the Don Amott Arena. From the outset, Derby impressed with their work ethic off the ball, pressing intelligently and […]

Honouring our “Brownie”

Roger Lee and Mickleover FC honour the lasting memory of Alan “Brownie” Brown, long standing servant to the club.  

Second Half Fightback Earns Sports A Point

by Peter Scherer Mickleover dug deep in an outstanding second half comeback, to earn a home point in a 2-2 draw against former table toppers Rugby Borough. Starting line-up: 1-Oliver Bosworth 2-Jake Bennett 3-Louis Bonser 4-George Wilkinson 5-Brad Gascoigne 6-Ashton Offler 7-Ali Mohiuddin 8-Wil Atkinson 9-Stuart Beavon 10-Andy Dales 11-Archie White. Subs: Michael Holingsworth, Paddy […]

Match Report: Coalville Town Vets 0 – 6 Mickleover Vets

This Sunday saw us travel to Coalville for a league fixture against another new team in the division. With little known about them, we weren’t sure what to expect. The first half was a bit scrappy—we didn’t get the ball down and play the way we like, with too many long Hollywood balls, which became […]

Second Half Ends Reserves’ Lads Hopes

by Peter Scherer After a fairly strong and much improved first half from Mickleover’s young Reserve side, four second half goals from high flyers Selston ended any hopes of ending their losing streak. Starting line-up: 1-Josh Bull 2-Hassan Ali 3-Shujah Ali 4-Joseph Moore 5-Rajan Chohin 6-Luis Mas-Hall 7-George Cunningham 8-Josh Powell 9-Efren Rolleston 10-Mo Shweikh […]

Today’s Match Programme: Rugby Borough

The Sports Report is ready to view for today’s game… CLICK HERE    

Family Matchday Preview: Rugby Borough (H)

by Peter Scherer This Saturday we welcome Rugby Borough to the Don Amott Arena, currently one point and two places ahead of us in fourth place. Rugby have won twice on the road, their opening game at Boldmere and at Racing Club Warwick in late August and have won two of their last five league […]

Magnificent Mickleover Win at Basford

by Peter Scherer (Images: Steve Ingers) A MAGNIFICENT all round team performance from Mickleover was rewarded with a 2-1 win at Basford last night, thanks to first half goals from Archie White and Stuart Beavon. Starting line-up: 1-Oliver Bosworth 2- Jake Bennett 3-Louis Bonser 4-George Wilkinson 5-Brad Gascoigne 6-Ashton Offler 7-Ali Mohiuddin 8-Will Atkinson 9-Stuart […]

Sports On The Road: Basford (A) Match Preview

by Peter Scherer Fresh from our two successive wins, Mickleover visit seventh in the table Basford Utd on Tuesday night, with revenge in mind after our FA Trophy defeat to them last month. Since our cup meeting, our hosts have played five league games, winning two and drawing at home to Rugby Town last Saturday […]

Mickleover Vets Hit The Hammers For Six

by Peter Scherer TWO GOALS in the first 15 minutes, set Mickleover Vets on the way to a comfortable 6-1 win at the Don Amott Arena, in the Keith Radford Trophy. Starting line-up: 1-Adam Salter 2-Sam Carter 3-Will Perry 5-Danny Palmer 6-Scott Quigg 7-James Rock 10-Chris Palmer 11-Callum Betts 15-Kris Herries 16-Richard Bailey 18-Aidan Gale. […]

Corby Town (A): Match Report

by Peter Scherer (Images by Steve Ingers) Mickleover secured their second away win of the season after a second half goal from sub Josiah Dyer, saw off second in the table Corby Town. Starting line-up: 1-Oliver Bosworth 2-Jake Bennett 3-Louis Bonser 4-George Wilkinson 5-Brad Gascoigne 6-Ashton Offler 7-Michael Hollingsworth 8-Will Atkinson 9-Stuart Beavon 10-Andy Dales […]

Groves Joins Coaching Staff

by Peter Scherer The vastly experienced Paul Groves has rejoined the Mickleover coaching line up. Having played for the likes of Burton Albion, Leicester City, Blackpool Grimsby and West Brom among others, Groves first spell in management was as player coach at Grimsby Town. He had spells as caretaker/assistant manager at Portsmouth, assistant at West […]

Can We Break The Steelmen?

by Peter Scherer Following our 1-0 victory over Anstey Nomads, it’s back on the road for Mickleover on Saturday, as we visit second in the table Corby Town. It will be our hosts first home league game since September 10th when they beat Boldmere 1-0. Three days later they suffered the second of their two […]

Late Goal Secures Hard Fought Victory

By Peter Scherer (Images: Steve Ingers) It was a much improved performance at the Don Amott Arena last night, that secured a valuable three points for Mickleover, thanks to a late goal from Michael Hollingsworth. Starting line-up: 1-Oliver Bosworth 2-Jake Bennett 3-Louis Bonser 4-George Wilkinson 5-Brad Gascoigne 6-Ashton Offler 7-Michael Hollingsworth 8-Will Atkinson 9-Stuart Beavon […]

Tonight’s Match Programme: Anstey Nomads

The Sports Report is ready to view for today’s game… CLICK HERE    

Sports v Anstey Nomads: Match Preview

by Peter Scherer Mickleover host Anstey Nomads on Tuesday evening, with Sports looking for revenge after last seasons FA Cup defeat to the Leicestershire side. Following last Saturday’s defeat at Coleshill, Sports will be hoping to add to their points tally and climb into the top half of the table, having slipped to 18th. Currently […]

It’s Another Defeat On The Road

by Peter Scherer (Images: Steve Ingers) TWO GOALS in two minutes early in the second half killed off any hopes Mickleover had of making a comeback at Coleshill, going down eventually 1-3. Starting line-up: 1-Jack McDowell 2-Ali Mohiuddin 3-Louis Bonser 4-Brad Gascoigne 5-George Wilkinson 6-Will Atkinson 7-Archie White 8-Harry Wood 9-Josiah Dyer 10-Andy Dales 11-Paddy […]

Mickleover Reserves V Bakewell Town: Report

by Peter Scherer Mickleover Reserves were at home for the first time in over six weeks, as they welcomed fellow strugglers Bakewell Town to the Don Amott Arena. The visitors were soon testing the home defence and with just eight minutes gone, opened their account 0-1. Further goals followed after 19 and 26 minutes to […]

MFC Vets: Sunday Showdown – Top of the Table Clash

Match Preview: Castle Donington vs Mickleover Vets Big game this Sunday as our Mickleover Vets side hit the road to take on league leaders Castle Donington. It’s shaping up to be one of the standout fixtures of the season. Castle Donington have started the campaign in blistering form, winning both of their opening games – […]

Coleshill Town v Mickleover: Match Preview

by Peter Scherer Mickleover return to action this weekend for the first time in two weeks, when we visit Coleshill Town. We played our hosts last season in the FA Cup and ran out 5-0 winners and it’s been a difficult start to this season too, recording just two wins so far and sitting in […]

Gascoigne Signs Up

Experienced centre back or midfielder Brad Gascoigne has joined Mickleover and will be in the squad for Saturday’s visit to Coleshill Town, subject to league approval. A former Birmingham City youngster, Gascoigne started last season at Sherwood before seeing it out at Basford. He’s also played for Alfreton, Buxton, Ilkeston, Matlock Town and a number […]

On Loan Striker Joins Mickleover

Mickleover have signed Peterborough Sports strikerJosiah Dyer on an initial months loan. Dyer has spent the 10 years with Barnsley until signing for Peterborough on his release. He has been out on loan to FC United, Basford and Gainsborough too

Reserves Draw Another Blank

by Peter Scherer Despite winning on the opening day of the season, Mickleover Reserves are still seeking to add to those three points. But three goals in a seven-minute period of the first half at Gresley Rovers made it seven successive defeats. Starting line-up: 1-Josh Bull 2-Mason Hoult 3-Efram Rolleston 4-Fin Riggott 5-Joe Moore 6-Michael […]

Mickleover Juniors v South Hobart FC

by Peter Scherer Over the next week or so Mickleover play host to 42 players from the South Hobart FC in Tasmania. There are three squads, under 17, 16 and 14 who will be staying in Derby and sharing the Mickleover training facilities. Their UK Tour has been arranged by Mark Taylor’s PSC (Pro Soccer […]

Dube Joins Mickleover

by Peter Scherer Former Leicester City Junior Thabang Dube is the latest addition to the Mickleover squad. The central midfielder and attacker has been signed from Rugby Borough and has also played in Spain with San Jorge Spurs, Farsley, Ilkeston, Quorn, Shirebrook and Melton Town too having started last season at Shepshed Dynamo.

Teen Trio Head To Belper

by Peter Scherer Belper Utd have taken three of the Mickleover first team squad on a dual registration. Teenager’s Toby Smith, Josh and Liam Carter have moved to our step 5 neighbours to gain some match practice. All three were in the Belper squad for their 4-1 at Sherwood Colliery last week.

Winger Joins Sports

by Peter Scherer Mickleover have signed pacey winger Johnson Gyamfi on a dual registration with St.Ives Town. A Leicester City Junior from the age of 11, Johnson also played for Peterborough Utd, during which time he was loaned to Boston Utd and Peterborough Sports. Following his release, he spent a season with Harborough Town, before […]

MATCH REPORT: Ethan United Vets 0 – 8 MFC Vets

MATCH REPORT: Ethan United Vets 0 – 8 MFC Vets East Midlands Veterans League – Season Opener Man of the Match: Rock MFC Vets got their 2025/26 campaign off to a flying start with a dominant 8-0 away victory over Ethan United Vets, showing no signs of rust despite playing on a heavy pitch with […]

Sports Left Pointless After Second Half Collapse

by Peter Scherer (Images: Steve Ingers) After a fairly strong first half showing, poor defending saw Wellingborough score twice and leave Sports to return home pointless again. Starting line-up: 1-Jack McDowell 2-Ali Mohiuddin 3-Louis Bonser 4-Danny Benson 5-Ashton Offler 6-George Wilkinson 7-Will Atkinson 8-Harry Wood 9-Stuart Beavon 10-Andy Dales 11-Paddy Webb. Subs: Stephen Fikula, Archie […]

We’re Back On The Road: Wellingborough Town (A)

by Peter Scherer Mickleover are away from home this weekend after a succession of home games, as we visit Wellingborough Town. Our hosts have an identical record to ours in the league so far this season, with three wins and a draw, but are one place behind in 12th on goal difference. They lost at […]

Match Report: Derby County Community Trust (Mickleover) 5–1 West Bromwich Albion Foundation

by Gareth Holmes, Mickleover FC First Team Manager Derby County Community Trust (Mickleover) began their season in emphatic fashion with a dominant 5–1 victory over WBA at The Don Amott Arena, showcasing a blend of resilience, pace, and attacking flair. It was WBA who started the brighter of the two sides, pressing high and causing […]

Match Report: Ilkeston Athletic 1–2 MFC Vets 1

by Gavin Warren Sunday, 14/9 Venue: Ilkeston Athletic Conditions: Wet, windy, and a heavy grass pitch MFC Vets 1 continued their strong start to the season with a hard-fought 2-1 away win against Ilkeston Athletic, making it three wins from four and keeping us top of the table. The weather and pitch made for difficult […]

Two First Half Goals Seal Win Number Three

by Peter Scherer (Images: Steve Ingers) It was a dominant win for Mickleover against a struggling Bourne Town team, with goals from Ali Mohiuddin and Paddy Webb in the first half to set up a 3-1 win. Starting line-up: 1- Jack McDowell 2-Ali Mohiuddin 3-Louis Bonsor 4-George Wilkinson 5-Danny Benson 6-Ashton Offler 7-Will Atkinson 8-Michael […]

Today’s Match Programme: Bourne Town

The Sports Report is ready to view for today’s game… CLICK HERE