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Last trip of 2024… It’s off to Ilkeston

by Peter Scherer Back in August we hosted Ilkeston Town in the NPL and went down 0-2. Our hosts had already started the season well under Ian Deakin’s guidance and have gone on to build on those early foundations. Deakin took over the reins in September 2023 and are fourth in the table and undefeated […]

Mickleover Sign Two Defenders

by Peter Scherer  Mickleover added a mix of youth and experience to their defence, when they signed Stefan Galinksi and Notts County loanee Kieran Brown on the eve of last Saturdays’ match at Matlock. Galinski is an experienced centre back that started out at Derby County, but after a loan spell at Corby Town he […]

Backs To The Wall For Sports After Disputed Goal

by Peter Scherer After going behind in the first half at Matlock to a disputed goal, Mickleover’s hopes of a comeback ended with a late winner for the Gladiators to seal the points. Starting line-up: 1-Yusuf Mersin 2-Kieran Brown 3-Callum Moore 4-Ryan Wilson 5-Will Atkinson 6-Stefan Galinski 7-Andy Dales 8-Charlie Hickingbottom 9-Tyreace Palmer 10-Gabby Adebambo […]

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Sports Face The Gladiators In Pre- Christmas Local Derby

by Peter Scherer It’s a trip up the A6 to Matlock Town on Saturday for Mickleover, as they try to get some points on the board following two successive defeats. Our last visit to Causeway Lane was in the Derbyshire Senior Cup last season, losing 2-3 in January. Our hosts are 16th in the NPL […]

Injury Time Winner Sinks Sports Again

by Peter Scherer Hopes of a second consecutive home win were looking promising when Mickleover took the lead early into the second half. But a late equaliser and an injury time winner for Gainsborough Trinity left Sports without any points again. Starting line-up: 1-Yusuf Mersin 2-Jake Bennett 3-Callum Moore 4-Curtis Weston 5-Dany Benson 6-Will Atkinson […]

Tonight’s Match Programme: Gainsborough Trinity

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Sports Face Cup Giant Killers

by Peter Scherer On Tuesday evening we welcome Gainsborough Trinity to the Don Amott Arena, in a re-arranged match due to our visitors run of success in both the FA Cup and FA Trophy. Currently down in 20th place n the NPL, Gainsborough have seven games in hand over Mickleover and are three points behind, […]

Reserves Round Up

by Peter Scherer Although Mickleover Reserves League Cup tie at Melbourne was called off last Saturday, they remain four games unbeaten since the Cup wins over Staveley MW at the end of October and Mickleover Athletic at the beginning of November. The Carter twins have both been on goal scoring form, with Josh scoring five […]

Oppong Double In Derbyshire Senior Cup Win

by Peter Scherer Mickleover travelled down the A38 to Stapenhill for last nights Derbyshire Senior Cup tie, returning home 4-0 winners. Starting line-up: 1-Yusuf Mersin 2-Brandon Ferron 3-Toby Smith 4-Curtis Weston 5-Harry Atwal 6-Danny Benson 7-Dylan Edwards 8-Ryan Wilson 9-Stuart Beavon 10-Tyreace Palmer 11-Edimond Oppong. Subs: Justin Iwobi, Will Atkinson, Bernard Nsiah. Mickleover were soon […]

We’re Up For The Cup Again

by Peter Scherer Mickleover will be looking for some Cup glory as we travel to Midlands Football League Stapenhill for tomorrow nights tie in the Derbyshire Senior Cup. I want to put out a strong side to be respectful to our opponents and to the competition, and want to advance to the next round too […]

Pressure Didn’t Equal Goals, As Sports Go Down At FC United

by Peter Scherer  A lapse in defence early in the second half cost Mickleover dearly, when despite being on top for much of the game, they came away pointless again. Starting line-up: 1- Yusuf Mersin 2-Jake Bennett 3-Brandon Ferron 4-Ryan Wilson 5-Will Atkinson 6-Danny Benson 7-Jamie Soule 8-Charlie Hickingbottom 9-Tyreace Palmer 10- Toby Smith 11-Andy […]

Let’s Go For Points On The Road

by Peter Scherer After last Tuesday’s massive win over league leaders Macclesfield, it’s back on the road this Saturday as we visit FC United of Manchester. Hopefully everyone came through unscathed from Tuesday’s game, plus Cieron Keane should be fit again too. From promotion hopefuls of a few years ago to league strugglers, like Mickleover […]

Ferron’s First Contract

by Peter Scherer Having become first choice at left back in recent matches, 18 year old Brandon Ferron has signed his first pro contract for Mickleover, after another outstanding game against Macclesfield. Ferron first played for the first team in a pre-season friendly at Uttoxeter in 2022, where his pace was immediately obvious. Having come […]

We Only Went And Did It!

by Peter Scherer Top of the table, unbeaten all season, the task ahead last night at the Don Amott Arena couldn’t be under estimated as Macclesfield came to visit. But what followed was a night to remember and a reward for Gareth Holmes, Mick Galloway and the whole team. Starting line-up: 1-Yusuf Mersin 2-Jake Bennett […]

Today’s Match Programme: Macclesfield

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Can We Upset The Table Toppers?

by Peter Scherer Looking to end a run of six straight league defeats, Mickleover have to face top of the table Macclesfield at the Don Amott Arena on Tuesday, rearranged after last weeks snowy postponement. Apart from draws at home to Hyde Utd and away at Ilkeston, Macclesfield have won every other league game and […]

Ex Magpie Signs For Sports

by Peter Scherer Attacking midfielder Tyreace Palmer joined Mickleover on the eve of Saturday’s game at home to Workington.  A former Notts County junior, with National League experience. He has had loan spells at Melton Town and Basford, before a permanent move to our  Nottinghamshire rivals, who also loaned him to Loughborough Dynamo last season.

Missed Chances Cost Us Dearly

by Peter Scherer (Images: Steve Ingers) It was touch and go that the match would even take place, but some sterling work behind the scenes had the snow cleared, as we welcomed Workington to the Don Amott Arena. Starting line-up: 1- Yusuf Mersin 2-Jake Bennett 3-Brandon Ferron 4-Will Atkinson 5-Nathan James 6-Danny Benson 7-Tony Smith […]

Today’s Match Programme: Workington AFC

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Sports seek to end losing run as Workington visit

by Peter Scherer This Saturday we welcome Workington to the Don Amott Arena, with Mickleover aiming for points get them out of the relegation zone, after last weekends defeat at Whitby. Our visitors are currently 15th in the NPL table, four places and two points ahead of Mickleover, having played the same number of games. […]

Tonights Match: Postponed

Due to the overnight snow, tonight’s NPL match against league leaders Macclesfield has had to be postponed, the game is now scheduled to be played next Tuesday November 26th at the Don Amott Arena, with the usual 7.45 kick off.

Top Of The Table Silkmen Visit

by Peter Scherer Looking to end a run of five straight league defeats, Mickleover have to face top of the table Macclesfield at the Don Amott Arena tomorrow night. Apart from draws at home to Hyde Utd and away at Ilkeston, Macclesfield have won every other league game and come to us fresh from their […]

First Half Blitz Ends Sports Hopes

by Peter Scherer Mickleover travelled to Whitby Town last Saturday looking for a first win in eight league games. It started so well, but three goals in 14 minutes ended hopes of any reward. Starting line-up: 1-Yusuf Mersin 2-Jake Bennett 3-Ryan Wilson 4-Ceiron Keane 5-Nathan James 6-Danny Benson 7- Will Atkinson 8-Charlie Hickingbottom 9-Dylan Edwards […]

Italian Hotshot Joins Sports

by Peter Scherer Mickleover have signed Italian striker Edimond Oppong and he goes straight into the squad for tomorrow’s visit to Whitby. Having played for Union EuroCalcio in Italy, Oppong has recently had trials with Brentford and Middlesborough too

Let’s Get Some Points On The Board: Whitby Town (A)

by Peter Scherer Unlucky not to hold onto a point last weekend last Saturday, Mickleover head to North Yorkshire this weekend to face Whitby Town. Sports have used a number of players in varying positions over recent weeks, some caused by injury and some by choice.  But with four successive league defeats they are now […]

Injury Time Goal Leaves Sports Pointless

by Peter Scherer (Images: Steve Ingers) Hopes were high of some points on the board for Mickleover, following three successive league defeats. But once again a late goal for Guiseley settled it and the pointless run continues. Starting line-up: 1-Yusuf Mersin 2-Jake Bennett 3-Ryan Wilson 4-Will Atkinson 5-Danny Benson 6-Nathan James 7-Ceiron Keane 8-Charlie Hickingbottom […]

Today’s Match Programme: Guiseley AFC

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Can We Get Back To Winning Ways?

by Peter Scherer This Saturday Mickleover will be hosting Guiseley as they try to halt a run of three successive league defeats and take a first win since September 21st. New signing Jamie Soule should be making his home debut and hopefully the competition for starting places will begin to breed success. Our visitors are […]

Reserves On Top In Cup Ties

by Peter Scherer Sports Reserves have returned to winning ways after four successive defeats in the Central Midlands Alliance League. After their home defeat to Mickleover RBL at home on October 19th they were 3-2 winners over Staveley MW in the League Cup Senior Trophy, with goals from Josh Carter, Justin Iwobi and Taylor Smith. […]

Third Successive League Defeat For Sports

by Peter Scherer Mickleover made the long journey to Morpeth to face one of the current form teams in the league, as they hoped to return to winning ways and climb the NPL table. Starting line-up: 1-Yusuf Mersin 2-Brandon Ferron 3-Jake Bennett 4-Curtis Weston 5-Nathan James 6-Danny Benson 7-Will Atkinson 8-Charlie Hickingbottom 9-Stuart Beavon 10-Andy […]

On Loan Striker Heads For Mickleover

by Peter Scherer Mickleover have taken Weston Super Mare striker Jamies Soule on a one months loan, and he goes straight into the squad for tonight’s game at Morpeth. A former England Youth International, Soule’s career started at West Bromwich Albion as an eight year old. He was loaned out to Barrow, Lincoln City and […]

Matchday Tuesday: The Long Trip To Morpeth

by Peter Scherer With four league games without a win, Mickleover will be hoping that the 362 mile round trip to Morpeth Town on Tuesday night will prove positive. Like Mickleover, our hosts have spent much of this season around midtable and have recently secured 2-0 wins at Worksop and Prescot Cables, before a 2-1 […]

Dinanga Double Sinks Sports

by Peter Scherer (Images: Steve Ingers) A goal in each half from Ricardo Dinanga ended Mickleover’s hopes of advancing in the FA Trophy, going down 1-2 to AFC Telford Utd. Starting line-up: 1-Yusuf Mersin 2-Will Atkinson 3-Jake Bennett 4-Curtis Weston 5-Nathan James  6-Danny Benson 7-Brandon Ferron 8-Charlie Hickingbottom 9-Justin Iwobi 10-Andy Dales 11-Marcus Barnes. Subs: […]

Today’s Match Programme: AFC Telford United

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AFC Telford United: Match Preview

by Peter Scherer It’s cup tie time again as Mickleover welcome Kevin Wilkin’s Telford to the Don Amott Arena, in the isuzu FA Trophy. Most of the Telford line-up featured in last seasons Southern Premier League Central defeat and currently lie eighth in the table, after going down 3-1 at Redditch last Saturday. In the […]

Supporter Notice: Sports v AFC Telford United

For Saturday’s FA Trophy clash with Telford, we kindly remind our season ticket holders that their season tickets are not valid for FA Trophy matches, and will need to pay admission on the door. As always thank you for your support.

First Half Goals Sink Sports Hopes

by Peter Scherer An early goal from the hosts and two more before half time left the points settled in Stockton’s favour. Starting line-up: 1 Yusuf Mersin 2 Jake Bennett 3 Brandon Ferron 4 Curtis Weston 5 Danny Benson 6 George Taft 7 Ryan Wilson 8 Will Atkinson 9 Jahvan Davidson-Miller 10 Andy Dales 11 […]

A Tough Trip To Stockton

by Peter Scherer Back on the road again after last weekends home defeat to Hyde Utd, Mickleover face high scoring form team Stockton Town. Our hosts are currently seventh in the table, following Tuesday nights 5-1 win at Bamber Bridge, following up on a 3-1 win at Warrington Rylands last Saturday too. In the NPL […]

Sports Lose Out to Another Late Goal

by Peter Scherer (Images: Steve Ingers) After Mickleover had battled back to level terms following a first half goal from Hyde Utd, they once again succumbed to a late goal. Starting line-up: 1-Yusuf Mersin 2-Jake Bennett 3-Ryan Wilson 4-Curtis Weston 5-Will Atkinson 6-Danny Benson 7-Dylan Edwards 8-Charlie Hickingbottom 9-Jahvan Davidson-Miller 10-Cieron Keane 11-Marcus Barnes. Subs: […]

Today’s Match Programme: Hyde United

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Matchday Saturday: We Welcome Hyde Utd

by Peter Scherer It’s back to NPL league action for Mickleover on Saturday, when we face a repeat of our opening game of the season against Hyde Utd. After that 1-1 draw back in August, Nick Spooner’s side had four successive league wins, but apart from an FA Cup win against FC United, haven’t won […]

Reserves Round Up

by Peter Scherer Over the last month it’s been a fairly up and down time for Mickleover Reserves.  They started September well with a 3-2 home win over Holbrok Sports, with Josh Carter, Fin Ryder and Luke Thompson scoring. A week later they took another three points on a visit to Gresley Rovers, where Josh […]

Sports March On With Second Half Penalty

by Peter Scherer (Images by Steve Ingers) For the second time this season Mickleover left Leek Town as winners, this time in the FA Trophy. Starting line-up: 1.Yusuf Mersin 2.Jake Bennett 3.Ryan Wilson 4.Curtis Weston 5.Danny Benson 6.Will Atkinson 7.Dylan Edwards 8.Charlie Hickinbottom 9.Stuart Beavon 10.Ceiron Keane 11.Marcus Barnes. Subs: Fin Ryder, Callum Moore, Brandon […]

We’re Off To Leek Again

by Peter Scherer For the second time this season, Mickleover will be visiting Leek Town on Saturday, but this time in the FA Trophy. Memories of last years victory at Spennymoor and penalty shoot out defeat come flooding back, as Sports to make similar progress in this years competition. Since our victory at Leek back […]

Sports Give Away Second Successive Two Goal Lead

by Peter Scherer (Photo: John Hopkins) Despite being two goals up at Warrington Rylands last night, Mickleover came away with a 2-2 draw. Starting line-up: 1.Yusuf Mersin 2.Jake Bennett 3.Ryan Wilson 4.Charlie Hickinbottom 5.Danny Benson 6.George Taft 7.Dylan Edwards 8.Will Atkinson 9.Stuart Beavon 10.Andy Dales 11.Marcus Barnes. Subs. Justin Iwobi, Fin Ryder, Brandon Ferron, Jahvan […]

Matchday Tuesday: We’re Off To Warrington Rylands

by Peter Scherer Following the disappointment of last Saturday’s draw at Bamber Bridge, Mickleover will be hoping to add to their away successes when they visit struggling Warrington Rylands on Tuesday night.  With just one win so far away at Morpeth back in August, they recently parted company with manager Mark Duffy and have appointed […]

Two Late Goals Sees Victory Disappear

by Peter Scherer (Photography: Steve Ingers) Just as Mickleover looked to be cruising to a comfortable 2-0 win at Bamber Bridge, two late goals from Lucas Weaver salvaged a point for the hosts. Starting line-up: 1-Yusuf Mersin 2-Jake Bennett 3-Ryan Wilson 4-Charlie Hickingbottom 5-Danny Benson 6- George Taft 7-Dylan Edwards 8- Cieron Keane 9-Stuart Beavon […]

Matchday Saturday: We’re Off To Bamber Bridge

by Peter Scherer This weekend Mickleover face another in form team, as we head up the M6 to Bamber Bridge. Sports have a few injury niggles to sort out before the weekend, but should hopefully have virtually a full squad to choose from, as they go for a second successive win. After a win at […]

Reserves Win At Gresley

By Peter Scherer (Photography: S Jackson) Mickleover Reserves won their second away match of the season, when they came away from Gresley Rovers 3-1 victors. With goals from Josh Carter, Luke Thompson and Brodie Carter, Sports have moved up to eighth in the Central Midlands Alliance League and now visit Cromford & Wirksworth this Saturday. […]

Four Goal Strike In Dominant Win

by Peter Scherer (Photography by Steve Ingers) After a couple of recent disappointments, it was back to winning ways with a bang for Mickleover, as two goals in each half secured a 4-0 win over Blyth Spartans. Starting line-up: 1-Kieren Flavell 2-Jake Bennett 3-Cieron Keane 4-Curtis Weston 5-Chrlie Hickingbottom 6-George Taft 7-Dylan Edwards 8- Dan […]

Today’s Match Programme: Blyth Spartans

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Another Successful Masters Golf Day

Another great turnout for this years Mickleover FC Masters Golf Day and congratulations to this years winner’s, Ivygrove Homes. We would also like to say a big thank you to our hosts Mickleover Golf Club for their continued support for our annual golf day.

Let’s Get Back To Winning Ways

by Peter Scherer Both Mickleover and Blyth Spartans will be looking for three points as they meet at the Don Amott Arena on Saturday. For Mickleover it’s crucial to return to winning ways after their 0-4 to Worksop last Tuesday ended a run of five games unbeaten, while Blyth took their first league just over […]

Tykes Keeper Gives Cover

by Peter Scherer Barnsley Under 21 goalkeeper Kieran Flavell has joined Mickleover on an emergency loan, covering for regular keeper Yusuf Mersin’s imminent fatherhood. Flavell made his debut in the home defeat to high flying Worksop Town and also had a loan spell at Bradford Park Avenue last season.

Sports Get Mauled By Tigers

by Peter Scherer With Worksop Town vying for the top of the NPL table, it was inevitable that their visit to the Don Amott Arena would be a tough challenge for Mickleover. It proved to be almost one way traffic for 90 minutes, with the visitors securing a 0-4 victory, with three second half goals. […]

Tonight’s Match Programme: Worksop Town

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Can We Stop The Tigers Roar?

by Peter Scherer With just one defeat to their name this season, Worksop Town are flying high in second place in the NPL. We last met the Tigers in the FA Trophy last season, when Sports came away 5-0 winners, but manager Craig Parry earned his side promotion last season and are already looking possible […]

FA Cup Exit To Early Goal

by Peter Scherer (Images: Steve Ingers) Hopes of matching last seasons target of reaching the FA Cup Third Qualifying round, with an early goal from visitors Anstey Nomads. Starting line-up: 1-Yusuf Mersin 2-Callum Moore 3-Ryan Wilson 4-Curti Weston 5-Charlie Hickingbottom 6-George Taft 7-Andy Dales 8-Dan Bradley 9-Jahvan Davidson-Miller 10-Cieron Keane 11-Marcus Barnes. Subs: Luke Cox, […]

Striker Arrives On Loan

by Peter Scherer Mickleover have signed 6ft 4in striker Justin Iwobi on an initial three months loan from Halifax Town. Iwobi is a former Stoke City Junior who had loan spells at Gainsborough, Bradford Park Avenue and Mossley last season and debuted in  last Saturday’s FA Cup defeat against Anstey Nomads. Justin is a powerful […]

Today’s Match Programme: Anstey Nomads

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We’re Up For The Cup Again!

by Peter Scherer It’s FA Cup time again this Saturday, when Mickleover take on Anstey Nomads in the second qualifying round at the Don Amott Arena. Sports were 5-0 winners in the last round, when our visitors beat Alvechurch 3-1.  As well as the FA Cup, Anstey have already started their FA Trophy campaign too, […]

How Did We Do That? Basford United (A)

By Peter Scherer To say Mickleover were lucky to reach half time at Basford on equal terms would be an under-statement, but continuing missed chances for the hosts and a second half improvement secured all three points in a dramatic finale. Starting line-up: 1-Yusuf Mersin 2–Charlie Hickingbottom 3-Ryan Wilson 4-Cieron Keane 5-Will Atkinson 6-George Taft […]

Matchday Tuesday: We’re Off To Basford

by Peter Scherer As Mickleover head to Basford tomorrow night, they will be aiming to make it five unbeaten in a row.  Sports have given debuts to Cieron Keane and Jahvan-Davidson-Miller in the last two matches and will hopefully have Marcus Barnes back in the squad tomorrow night too. Mickleover are now 12th in the […]

Former Rams Junior Rejoins Mickleover

by Peter Scherer Striker Jahvan Davidson-Miller rejoined Mickleover on the eve of last Saturday’s home win against Matlock. The former Derby County Junior player had spells at Belper Town and Kettering, before joining Barwell Town.  After almost four years at the Leicestershire club, he came to Mickleover in November 2021 and was part of the […]

Webster Moves On

Defender Brandon Webster has left Mickleover. A pre-signing from Ossett, Brandon had made one league start in the home defeat to Ilkeston and been on the bench for four games. Everyone at Mickleover wishes him well in his future career.

Five Unbeaten, As Sports Take First Home League Win

by Peter Scherer (Images: Steve Ingers) A good crowd and a reasonable day were welcome additions, as two late goals secured Mickleover all three points against local rivals Matlock Town. Starting line-up: 1-Yusuf Mersin 2-Callum Moore 3-Ryan Wilson 4-Curtis Weston 5-Will Atkinson 6-George Taft 7-Andy Dales 8-Dan Bradley 9-Jahvan Davidson-Miller 10-Cieron Keane 11-Dylan Edwards. Subs: […]

Today’s Match Programme: Matlock Town

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Entry Of The Gladiators

by Peter Scherer After last weekends FA Cup success it’s back to NPL action on Saturday, when we host Matlock Town at the Don Amott Arena. Sports boss Gareth Holmes is hopeful of having a full squad to select from, following a few knocks in recent matches. “We have kept a clean sheet in the […]

Sports’ Lads Head To Matlock

by Peter Scherer Friday evening Mickleover start their FA Youth Cup campaign with a visit to Matlock Town in Preliminary round. Matlock have already beaten Loughborough Students in the Extra Preliminary round to earn the home tie, whereas Sports youngsters were exempt from that round, having reached the first round proper last season. Mickleover finally […]

Keane Signs & Makes Sensational Debut

by Peter Scherer Mickleover signed midfielder Cieron Keane on the eve of their FA Cup tie against Coleshill Town. The midfielder was a Wolves Junior before joining Notts County, where he made two first team appearances. Capped by the Republic of Ireland at Under 16 and 19 levels, he has had vast experience in the […]

Dales Double As Sports Hit Five

by Peter Scherer Mickleover started their FA Cup campaign in fine style with a 5-0 win over Northern Premier Midlands Division Coleshill Town, at the Don Amott Arena. Starting line-up: 1-Yusuf Mersin 2-Calum Moore 3-Ryan Wilson 4-Curtis Weston 5-Will Atkinson 6-Charlie Hickingbottom 7-Andy Dales 8-Cieron Keane 9-Stuart Beavon 10-Marcus Barnes 11-Dylan Edwards. Subs: George Taft, […]

Today’s Match Programme: Coleshill Town

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It’s FA Cup Time!

by Peter Scherer The road to Wembley starts again this weekend, when Mickleover face Northern Premier Midlands Division side Coleshill Town. Our visitors have already come through two rounds, having beaten Eastwood 3-1 away after a replay and the Brocton 1-0 away too. It will be the first time the two clubs have ever met […]

Reserves Fall To First Half Winner

by Peter Scherer Following their 2-5 defeat last Saturday at South Normanton, Mickleover Reserves were at home to Derby Singh Brothers. But a late first half goal proved to be the winner, with Sports going down 0-1. Starting line-up: 1-Josh Bull 2-Mason Hoult 3-Brad Brittan 4-Jared Cholerton 5-Ted Stevenson 6-Harry Atwal 7-Josh Carter 8- Hamza […]

Draw As Sports Secure First Home Point

by Peter Scherer After two home defeats Mickleover secured their first home point of the season in a fairly dour goalless draw against Lancaster City. Starting line-up: 1-Usuf Mersin 2-Callum Moore 3-Ryan Wilson 4-Curtis Weston 5-Will Atkinson 6-Charlie Hickingbottom 7-Gabby Adebambo 8-Toby Smith 9-Stuart Beavon 10-Andy Dales 11-Dylan Edwards. Subs: Brandon Webster, Brandon Ferron, Marcus […]

Matchday Programme: Lancaster City

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Sports v Dolly Blues: Match Preview

by Peter Scherer Today we welcome Lancaster to the Don Amott Arena, as Mickleover their first home points of the season. There may be a change or two in the line-up too, following knocks in the 2-2 draw at Prescot Cables last Saturday. Our visitors are unbeaten so far this season, after Saturday’s 1-1 at […]

Late Goals Make The Point

by Peter Scherer (Images: Steve Ingers) Mickleover kept their unbeaten away record intact, but it took two very late goals to peg back two first half goals from hosts Prescot Cables. Starting line-up: 1-Yusuf Mersin 2-Callum Moore 3-Ryan Wilson 4-Curtis Weston 5-Will Atkinson 6-Charlie Hickingbottom 7-Gabby Adebambo 8-Jake Bennett 9-Dylan Scott 10-Andy Dales 11-Leojo Davidson, […]

Gaby Signs For Sports

by Peter Scherer Mickleover have added midfielder Gaby Adebambo to their squad, after a successful trial. An Ireland Under 18 International, Gaby made his mark with Dundalk in the Republic of Ireland, before spending three years with Stoke City. I spent last year out of competitive football, so it’s just good to get back. he […]

Can We Make It Two On The Road?

by Peter Scherer This Saturday Mickleover visit Prescot Cables, who were promoted to the Northern Premier League, after finishing third in last years West Division. Following Tuesday nights 3-1 win at Leek Town, Mickleover are now 14th in the table, compared with Prescot in 21st, after Tuesday’s home defeat to Workington. Our hosts didn’t have […]

Mickleover Reserves Lose Out To Strong & Well Organised Melbourne Dynamo

by Sam Cholerton On a sunny but breezy evening, Melbourne FC hosted Mickleover on their well-maintained pitch. Despite Mickleover’s strong start, playing their usual pass-and-move game and controlling possession, Melbourne’s physicality and relentless pressing ultimately saw them secure a 2-0 victory. Starting Line Up: 1.Josh Maher, 2. Mason Hoult, 3. Brad Brittan, 4. Jared Cholerton […]

Late Goals Seal First Win!!

By Peter Scherer Two late strikes from Mickleover made sure we returned from Leek Town 3-1 winners, securing the first victory of this NPL season. Starting line-up: 1-Yusuf Mersin 2-Callum More 3-Ryan Wilson 4-Curtis Weston 5-Charlie Hickingbottom 6-Will Atkinson 7-Gabiel Adebambo 8-Jake Bennett 9-Tin Ryder 10-Andy Dales 11-Dylan Scott. Subs: Luke Cox, Brandon Webster, Toby […]

Next Stop Leek Town

by Peter Scherer It’s back on the road for Mickleover, as we head to newly promoted Leek Town on Tuesday evening, seeking our first win of the season. Last Saturday Sports lost out to table toppers Hebburn Town, conceding a second half penalty, after pushing for an equaliser to their first half strike. Leek are […]

Reserves Lose Out At Wirksworth

On a warm and overcast afternoon, Wirksworth Ivanhoe FC hosted Mickleover FC in a Central Midlands Alliance league clash that tested the visitors’ resolve. Mickleover, fresh from no midweek fixture started the game brightly, controlling possession, with some slick link-up play between Luke Thompson and Josh Carter leading to an early foul on Thompson.  Unfortunately, […]

A Goal In Each Half From Visitors Skipper Leaves Sports Pointless

by Peter Scherer (Photos: Steve Ingers) After the disappointment at Tuesday’s home defeat to Ilkeston, Mickleover were hoping for better fortune as they faced table toppers Hebburn Town. Starting line-up: 1-Yusuf Mersin 2- Jake Bennett 3-Ryan Wilson 4-Curtis Weston 5-Dan Bradley 6-Luke Cox 7-Andy Dales 8-Will Atkinson 9-Stuart Beavon 10-Dylan Edwards 11- Nathan Opoko. Subs: […]

Today’s Match Programme: Hebburn Town

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Table Toppers Come To Mickleover

by Peter Scherer After the hard fought point was earned at Hyde, it was a disappointing result when Ilkeston visited on Tuesday night. The 1-3 defeat leaves Mickleover on the back foot, but determined to get back to winning ways this Saturday as newly promoted Hebburn Town visit. It’s important for us to move on […]

Simply Not The Best

by Peter Scherer Mickleover started their home league campaign with a 1-3 defeat against local rivals Ilkeston Town, in a  scrappy game. Starting line-up: 1-Yusuf Mersin 2-Jake Bennett 3-Brandon Webster 4-Curtis Weston 5-Luke Cox 6-Charlie Hickingbottom 7-Dylan Edwards 8-Ryan Wilson 9-Stuart Beavon 10-Andy Dales 11-Brandon Ferron. Subs: Will Atkinson, Dan Bradley, Leojo Davidson, Fin Ryder, […]

Today’s Match Programme: Ilkeston Town

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Ilkeston Town Come To The Don Amott Arena

by Peter Scherer Hot on the heels of our 1-1 draw at Hyde last Saturday, Mickleover welcome Ilkeston Town to the Don Amott Arena on Tuesday night. The Robins suffered a surprise defeat in their final re-season game of the season, losing 1-3 to Harborough Town, before started their NPL campaign with a 2-2 draw […]

Second Half Penalty Seals Sports Away Point

by Peter Scherer (Photos: Steve Ingers) Mickleover came away from Hyde Utd with a hard-fought point on their return to the Northern Premier League. Starting line-up: 1-Yusuf Mersin 2-Jake Bennett 3-Ryan Wilson 4-Curtis Weston 5-George Taft 6-Charlie Hickingbottom 7-Dylan Edwards 8-Will Atkinson 9-Fin Ryder 10-Stuart Beavon 11-Brandon Webster. Subs: Andy Dales, Brandon Ferron, Luke Cox, […]

Reserves take 3 points in convincing win at the Don Amott Arena

By Sam Cholerton 1.Josh Bull, 2. Mason Hoult, 3. Brad Brittan, 4. Jared Cholerton (c), 5. Silas Donker, 6. Harry Atwal, 7. Josh Carter, 8. Hamza Konane, 9. Mike Mandimitsura 10. Josh Powell, 11. Luke Thompson, Subs: Ted Stevenson, Taylor Smith, Brodie Carter, Jake Lord, Josh Maher.  On a hot and humid afternoon, Mickleover FC […]

Season Opener… It’s Off To Hyde

by Peter Scherer After a two year absence, Mickleover head back to the Northern Premier League this weekend, with their opening league match of the season at Hyde Utd. For Sports manager Gareth Holmes it’s a first league game in charge and debuts for a number of our pre-season signings. I am planning to have […]

Two Red Cards In Ref Shocker!

by Peter Scherer Most football matches are memorable, some for the right reasons and some for the wrong, and last nights Central Midlands Alliance League match between Holbrook St. Michael’s and Mickleover was definitely the latter. Starting line-up: 1-Josh Bull  2-Mason Hoult 3-Bradley   Brittan 4-Jared Cholerton 5-Taylor Smith 6-Harry Atwal 7-Josh Carter 8-Hamesh Konane […]

Tykes Youngster Signs On Loan

by Peter Scherer Barnsley FC youngster Charlie Hickingbottom has joined Mickleover on a youth loan. A central midfielder or defender and former Derby County junior, Hickingbottom signed pro at the beginning of last season and made his first team debut in the EFL Cup. I had watched Charlie play a couple of times and liked […]

Reserves Take All Three Points In Season Opener

By Sam Cholerton  Mickleover Reserves kicked off their season with a strong performance away at Broadmeadows Recreational Ground against AFC Normanton.  Starting Line Up: Josh Bull, 2. Brad Brittan, 3. Jake Lord, 4. Jared Cholerton, 5. Taylor Smith, 6. Harry Atwal, 7. Luke Thompson, 8. Hamza Konane, 9. Mike Mandimitsura 10. Josh Powell, 11. Josh […]

Sports Complete Pre-Season Unbeaten

by Peter Scherer Mickleover faced a strong Barnsley youth team in their final pre-season game of the season and came away with a 1-1 draw, to finish the campaign unbeaten. Starting line-up: 1-Yusuf Mersin 2-Jake Bennett 3-Ryan Wilson 4-Curtis Weston 5-Charlie Hickingbottom 6-George Taft 7-Dylan Edwards 8-Will Atkinson 9-Marcus Barnes 10-Stuart Beavon 11-Brandon Ferron, Subs: […]

Sports Face Tykes In Final Pre-Season Friendly

by Peter Scherer Undefeated in our pre-season so far, Mickleover face a Barnsley Youth team at the Don Amott Arena tonight, our final game before the NPL season kicks off at Hyde Utd on August 10th. Manager Gareth Holmes hopes to have Andy Dales in the squad, having not played a part so far.  Other […]

Edwards Double Takes The Trophy

by Peter Scherer For the second successive home pre-season friendly, a double strike from Dylan Edwards secured the KC Trophy for Mickleover, over a Burton Albion XI. There was a one minute silence before the game in memory of ex Mickleover joint manager and Burton Albion player Glen Kirkwood. Starting line-up Yusuf Mersin; Jake Bennett; […]

Let’s Welcome The Brewers

by Peter Scherer On Friday evening Mickleover host their fifth and penultimate pre-season match, when a Burton Albion XI visit the Don Amott Arena for the annual KC Trophy Charity game. In 2023 it was the Brewers that took the Trophy 0-1, so Sports will be looking to return the favour. It’s been a good […]