Second Half Fightback Makes The Point
April 27, 2026
by Peter Scherer (Images: Steve Ingers) Having gone 0-2 down at Bedworth Utd, Mickleover made a determined comeback with goals from Manni Norkett and Andy Dales, to secure a point in our final match of the season. Starting line-up: 1-Jack McDowell 2-Jake Bennett 3-Danny Gordon 4-will Atkinson 5-Brad Gascoigne 6-Danny Benson 7-Paddy Webb 8-George Wilkinson […]
by Peter Scherer It’s the last game of a disappointing season, where in the last month or two Mickleover have dropped from the edge of the play-off’s to a focus on survival, with only four wins since Christmas. Our hosts this weekend have been on the edge of relegation and still lie in 18th place, […]
Our Players Of The Year
April 22, 2026
Supporter’s Player of the Year Jack McDowell Player’s Player of the Year Will Atkinson Manager’s Player of the Year Andy Dales Look out for interviews with our winners during this week.
The Farewell
April 21, 2026
Our official farewell to Chairman Don Amott, co-owner Colin Ford and treasurer Neil Hadfield at last Saturday’s Belper Town game. The opportunity for all staff, players, volunteers and supporters to give their gratitude to all three for their many years of service to the club, wishing them all well for the future hoping to still […]
Second Half Fightback Not Good Enough
April 20, 2026
by Peter Scherer Mickleover’s home season came to an end with a 1-2 defeat against local play-off rivals Belper Town, despite a determined fightback in the second half. Starting line-up: 1-Jack McDowell 2-Jake Bennett 3-Danny Gordon 4-Will Atkinson 5-Brad Gascoigne 6-Danny Benson 7-Paddy Webb 8-George Wilkinson 9-Stuart Beavon 11-Manni Norkett 14-Andy Dales. Subs: Josh Carter, […]
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Family Matchday: Belper Town (H)
April 16, 2026
by Peter Scherer This Saturday not only features our final home match of the season, but it’s a family day and a chance to thank Chairman Don Amott, Treasurer Neil Hadfield and announcer Nick Northover for their services to the to the club as they depart. For Mickleover it’s been a disappointing year, which has […]
Long Eaton United (A): Match Report
April 13, 2026
by Peter Scherer (Images: Steve Ingers) Two second half goals leave Sports pointless again. Starting line-up: 1-Jack McDowell 2-Jake Bennett 3-Danny Gordon 4-Will Atkinson 5-Brad Gascoigne 6-Danny Benson 7-Josh Carter 8-George Wilkinson 9-Manni Norkett 10-Paddy Webb 11-Andy Dales. Subs: Stuart Beavon, Cieron Keane, Will Smith, Luke McCormick, Jayden Samuels. With the hosts straight into attack […]
Sports On The Road: Long Eaton United (A)
April 9, 2026
by Peter Scherer For our penultimate away game of the season we visit local rivals Long Eaton Utd on Saturday. Back in August they were 2-0 winners when they visited the Don Amott Arena, but have struggled with only one win in their last 13 games. Following last weekends home win, Sports will be hoping […]
Back To Winning Ways As Sports Hit Four
April 7, 2026
by Peter Scherer (Images: Steve Ingers) Two goals in the first five minutes set Mickleover on the way to a 4-1 win in the opening five minutes. Starting line-up: 1-Jay Alexander 2-Jake Bennett 3-Danny Gordon 4-Will Atkinson 5-Brad Gascoigne 6-George Wilkinson 7-Luke McCormick 8-Cieron Keane 9-Manni Norkett 10-Andy Dales 11-Paddy Webb. Subs: Stuart Beavon, Danny […]
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10-Men Sports Earn Well-Deserved Draw
April 4, 2026
by Peter Scherer Mickleover came away from the Good Friday visiting to Rushden & Diamonds with a had fought point after a third successive draw. Starting line-up: 1-Jay Alexander 2-Jake Bennett 3-Danny Gordon 4-Will Atkinson 5-Brad Gascoigne 6-George Wilkinson 7-Luke McCormick 8-Cieron Keane 9-Manni Norkett 10-Andy Dales 11-Paddy Webb. Subs: Stuart Beavon, Danny Benson, Jayden […]
Sports On The Road: AFC Rushden & Diamonds (A)
April 2, 2026
by Peter Scherer After another disappointing home draw last Saturday, after dominating the second half, Mickleover will be looking to break the winless in seven games record, as they visit Rushden & Diamonds on Good Friday. Our hosts aren’t in the best of form either, after three successive defeats, and they currently lie 10th in […]
Two Strikers Arrive at Mickleover
March 31, 2026
by Peter Scherer Mickleover have signed two young exciting strikers. 18 year old Jayden Ogebor had come on loan from Stoke City, where he has been a regular member of their under 18 squad. He’s been at the Potters since the age of 12 and this is his first spell out on loan. Jayden Lawrence-Lowther […]
Recent Departures
March 30, 2026
by Peter Scherer We have had new arrivals and now some departures from our squad at Mickleover. Louis Bonser arrived early in the season initially on a months loan from Mansfield Town. With the period of his loan extended, he made 22 appearances scoring one goal, before returning to his Stags home this week. Josiah […]
Welcome to Belper United
March 30, 2026
Mickleover FC are delighted to announce from the 2026/27 season that we will welcome Belper Utd on a ground share at the Don Amott Arena. This new working relationship will help forge an opportunity to champion Belper Utd’s journey as they look to push on in The National League System from an excellent season so […]
More Late Goals Means 2 Points Lost
March 30, 2026
by Peter Scherer (Images: Steve Ingers) After a strong second half fightback, Mickleover once again succumbed to concede two late goals and lose two more valuable points. Starting line-up: 1-Jay Alexander 2-Jake Bennett 3-Danny Gordon 4-Will Atkinson 5-Brad Gascoigne 6-George Wilkinson 7-Luke McCormick 8-Cieron Keane 9-Manni Norkett 10-Andy Dales 11-Paddy Webb. Subs: Stuart Beavon, Jayden […]
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Gameday Saturday: Boldmere St.Michaels (H)
March 26, 2026
by Peter Scherer After six league games without a win, Mickleover will be hoping to turn the tide as we welcome Boldmere St.Michael’s to the Don Amott Arena on Saturday. Back in August our visit to Boldmere was our first win of the season, 2-1 with goals from Stuart Beavon and Danny Benson. Last Saturday […]
Squad Changes At Mickleover
March 24, 2026
by Peter Scherer On the eve of Mickleover’s home game against Racing Club Warwick last Saturday, Sports boss Gareth Holmes added two players to his squad to see out the season. Winger/midfielder Luke McCormick spent time with Gareth at the Nottingham Forest Academy, before joining Grantham Town following his release. He then spent six years […]
Late Goal Means Sports Settle for a Point
March 23, 2026
by Peter Scherer (Images: Steve Ingers) After dominating most of the second half, Mickleover once again gave away a late sloppy goal to hand Racing Club Warwick a point on the road. Starting line-up: 1-Jason Alexander 2-Danny Benson 3-Jake Bennett 4-Will Atkinson 5-Brad Gascoigne 6-Josh Ashman 7-Luke McCormick 8-Cieron Keane 9-Manni Norkett 10-Andy Dales 11-Will […]
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Racing Club Warwick Come to the Arena
March 19, 2026
by Peter Scherer After three successive defeats on the road, Mickleover’s hopes of a play-off place are all but over, as we now hope to regain a place in the top half of the table. This weekend we welcome Racing Club Warwick to the Don Amott Arena. Our visitors are currently eighth in the table, […]
Carlton Town (A): Match Report
March 19, 2026
by Peter Scherer (Images: Steve Ingers) TWO first half goals in a four-minute period ended Mickleover’s hopes of a result against top of the table Carlton Town. Starting line-up: 1-Jack McDowell 2-Josh Ashman 3-Danny Benson 4-Will Atkinson 5-George Wilkinson 6-Brad Gascoigne 7-Josh Carter 8-Cieron Keane 9-Stuart Beavon 10-Will Smith 11-Paddy Webb. Subs: Louis Bonser, Andy […]
Sports On The Road: Carlton Town (A)
March 16, 2026
by Peter Scherer It’s our re-arranged visit to Carlton Town on Tuesday night, following last months postponement. Back in November the equivalent match at the Don Amott Arena ended in a 2-3 defeat for Sports, but our table topping hosts have only lost five games all season, the last at home to lowly Bedworth last […]
Sports Lose Out To Shepshed
March 16, 2026
by Peter Scherer (Images: Steve Ingers) Mickleover suffered their second away defeat of the week, falling to 0-1 defeat at Shepshed Dynamo after a set piece goal. Starting line-up: 1-Jack McDowell 2-Josh Ashman 3-Danny Gordon 4-Will Atkinson 5-Danny Benson 6-Brad Gascoigne 7-Will Smith 8-Cieron Keane 9-Stuart Beavon 10-Andy Dales 11-Paddy Webb. Subs: Josiah Dyer, Manni […]
Sports On The Road: Shepshed Dynamo (A)
March 12, 2026
by Peter Scherer Without a win in their last four games, Mickleover will be looking to get some points on the board as they visit Shepshed Dynamo on Saturday. Sports have Andy Dales on the injured list at the moment with Jake Bennett, but otherwise should have a full squad to choose from. Back in […]
Potters Youngster Heads To Mickleover
March 12, 2026
by Peter Scherer 20 year old central midfielder Will Smith has joined Mickleover on a months loan from Stoke City, subject to NPL, EFL and FA approval. He has made two appearances in this years EFL Cup, having come through the clubs Academy, Under 18’s and Under 21’s.
Sports Fall To Promotion Chasers
March 12, 2026
by Peter Scherer (Images: Peter Scherer) Mickleover were soundly beaten in their re-arranged visit to promotion chasers Anstey Nomads, with two second half goals sealing a 3-1 win. Starting line-up: 1-Jack McDowell 2-Josh Ashman 3-Danny Gordon 4-Will Atkinson 5-Danny Benson 6-George Wilkinson 7-Archie White 8-Cieron Keane 9-Paddy Webb 10-Will Smith 11-Josh Carter. Subs: Stuart Beavon, […]
Sports On The Road: Anstey Nomads (A)
March 9, 2026
by Peter Scherer On Tuesday night we visit second in the table Anstey Nomads, who have worked miracles to get their Cropston Road pitch playable, having been flooded just over a week ago. While Mickleover were holding on to a disappointing point against St.Neots, our hosts had their first defeat since December 27th , going […]
A Game of Two Halves AGAIN!
March 9, 2026
by Peter Scherer (Images: Steve Ingers) From first half dominance to almost second half surrender, Mickleover were lucky to hold onto a point against bottom of the table St.Neots Town. Starting line-up: 1-Jack McDowell 2-Danny Benson 3-Danny Gordon 4-Will Atkinson 5-Brad Gascoigne 6-George Wilkinson 7-Archie White 8-Cieron Keane 9-Paddy Webb 10-Stuart Beavon 11-Thabang Dube. Subs: […]
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Up Next at the Don Amott Arena: St. Neots Town
March 5, 2026
by Peter Scherer This weekend we welcome St. Neots Town to the Don Amott Arena, following the postponement of last week’s game at Carlton. Our visitors are currently at the foot of the table, after being promoted as United Counties League Premier South Champions, without a win since they beat Bedworth on home on Boxing […]
Sports On The Road: Carlton Town (A)
February 26, 2026
by Peter Scherer Mickleover’s fight to stay in touch with the NPL Midlands Division play-offs positions takes them to table toppers Carlton Town on Saturday. Back in November the equivalent match at the Don Amott Arena ended in a 2-3 defeat for Sports. Mark Harvey and Andy Clerke have been joint managers since the start […]
Bos Moves On
February 24, 2026
by Peter Scherer Goalkeeper Oliver Bosworth has left Mickleover and made his debut for Coventry Phoenix yesterday. Bos returned to the Don Amott Arena at the start of this season, having originally left in 2024 after losing his place to Yusuf Mersin following an injury. He was first choice again for the early part of […]
A Goal from a Familiar Face Beats Sports
February 23, 2026
by Peter Scherer (Images: Steve Ingers) HOPES of returning to winning ways were dashed when former Sports striker Tyrell Waite scored the only goal of the game after 32 minutes, to give Rugby Borough all three points. Starting line-up: 1-Jack McDowell 2-Danny Benson 3-Danny Gordon 4-Will Atkinson 5-Brad Gascoigne 6-George Wilkinson 7-Thabang Dube 8-Cieron Keane […]
Sports On The Road: Rugby Borough
February 19, 2026
by Peter Scherer Following Tuesday nights disappointing exit from the Derbyshire Senior Cup, Mickleover will hopefully be returning to the form that saw us beat Basford Utd last weekend, as we visit Rugby Borough. Unfortunately Jake Bennett took another nasty knock at Glossop, which sees him with another spell on the sidelines, but defender Danny […]
Mickleover Sign Defender & Teenage Striker
February 19, 2026
Mickleover have signed defender Danny Gordon from Anstey Nomads. He joined Nomads in pre-season after he had been at Corby Town for three years. He has also played for Loughborough Dynamo and Belper Town. 18 year old striker Michael Ihiedi has also joined Mickleover, after graduated through the academy at Isthmian League Cray Wanderers, to […]
Derham Loan Ends
February 19, 2026
by Peter Scherer Midfielder Ross Derham has returned to Alfreton Town following his loan spell at the Don Amott Arena. He made the first of his five starts back in December against Coventry Sphinx and his last was as a late substitute in last weekends win at home to Basford. Everyone at Mickleover would like […]
Derbyshire Senior Cup Semi Final – Match Report
February 18, 2026
by Peter Scherer Mickleover’s hopes of reaching their first Derbyshire Senior Cup final for seven years were dashed, when a lack lustre performance saw Glossop secure a winning second half goal to finish 1-0 winners. Starting line-up: 1-Jack McDowell 2- Josh Ashman 3-Jake Bennett 4-Will Atkinson 5-Danny Benson 6-George Wilkinson 7-Thabang Dube 8-Harry Wood 9-Manni […]
We’re Up For The Cup!
February 16, 2026
by Peter Scherer On Tuesday evening, weather permitting, Mickleover will be striving to reach their second Derbyshire Senior Cup final, when they travel to Glossop North End. Back in April 2019 Sports went down 1-2 against Alfreton Town at Pride Park, but success on Tuesday would leave them facing the winner of the other semi […]
Keane Returns
February 16, 2026
by Peter Scherer Midfielder Cieron Keane has returned to the Don Amott Arena, from Long Eaton Utd and signed just in time to make his debut in last Saturday’s 3-1 win over Basford. Keane came to Mickleover originally in September 2024 and scored within two minutes of his debut in the FA Cup win over […]
Back to Winning Ways
February 16, 2026
by Peter Scherer (Images: Steve Ingers) It was back to winning ways for Mickleover, as they came away from the Don Amott Arena 3-1 winners over second in the table Basford Utd. Starting line-up: 1-Jack McDowell 2-Danny Benson 3-Jake Bennett 4-Will Atkinson 5-Brad Gascoigne 6-George Wlkinson 7-Archie White 8-Cieron Keane 9-Stuart Beavon 10-Andy Dales 11-Manni […]
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Valentine’s Day Clash: Basford United (H)
February 12, 2026
By Peter Scherer Having gone 10 days without a match following the postponement of our visit to Anstey Nomads, Mickleover are back in action on Saturday, as we welcome second placed Basford Utd to the Don Amott Arena. Back in October we were 2-1 winners in the corresponding away game, with goals from Archie White […]
MFC Vets: Sundays Match Reporter Mark Whitton & his MOTM
February 12, 2026
First Half: Quick-Fire Exchanges The match began at a high tempo, with both keepers called into action early. Mickleover looked dangerous in the opening exchanges, as both Betts and Clifton saw goal-bound efforts denied from point-blank range. However, it was Shardlow who drew first blood midway through the half. Exploiting a lapse in Mickleover’s set-piece […]
MFC Vets 8–1 Ethan United – Dominant display at the Don Amott Arena
February 12, 2026
by Gavin Warren The full-time whistle confirmed a ruthless attacking performance as MFC Vets put eight past Ethan United to collect another three points, closing both the gap and the goal difference on high-flyers Castle Donington. The lads started brightly, controlling the game from the off and playing on the front foot. It took just […]
Anstey Nomads v Mickleover: Match Preview
February 6, 2026
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
February 6, 2026
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
February 5, 2026
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
February 4, 2026
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)
February 3, 2026
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
February 2, 2026
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 […]
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Corby come to Town: Match Preview
January 30, 2026
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
January 30, 2026
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
January 27, 2026
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
January 26, 2026
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)
January 22, 2026
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
January 22, 2026
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
January 22, 2026
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 […]
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We Welcome Rams Youngster’s in the Cup
January 19, 2026
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
January 19, 2026
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
January 19, 2026
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
January 19, 2026
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 […]
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Coleshill Town (H): Match Preview
January 15, 2026
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
January 12, 2026
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
January 12, 2026
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
January 12, 2026
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)
January 8, 2026
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
January 2, 2026
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 […]
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Happy New Year: Loughborough (H)
December 31, 2025
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
December 29, 2025
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)
December 23, 2025
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
December 22, 2025
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 […]
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It’s The Sphinx, not the Grinch this Saturday
December 19, 2025
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
December 15, 2025
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 […]
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Wellingborough come to Town this Saturday
December 11, 2025
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
December 11, 2025
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!
December 8, 2025
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, […]
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
December 4, 2025
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!
December 3, 2025
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. […]
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Sports v Chesterfield Reserves: Derbyshire Senior Cup Match Preview
December 1, 2025
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, […]
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 […]
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Sports v Bedworth United: Match Preview
November 28, 2025
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
November 24, 2025
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.
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)
November 21, 2025
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
November 20, 2025
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
November 17, 2025
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 […]
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, […]
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The Table Toppers Come to the Arena
November 13, 2025
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 […]
