With mixed fortunes for the county’s sides in the first qualifying round of the FA Cup, Worksop and Basford United both notching five at home, whilst Kimberley Miners Welfare’s record-breaking run came to a half, sides on league duty witnessed the same. Carlton Town would fall to a 4-1 defeat when away to Brighouse in…
As grassroots and non-league football returns to action it hasn’t taken long for the Managerial merry-go-round to get started with two notable clubs in the county making changes over the last week. Northern Counties East League outfit AFC Mansfield, announced that their boss Matt Chatfield was to depart from the club last week and the…
It seems a while since we’ve said this but football is back, this weekend with a near full fixture programme of local action on Saturday to whet your festive soccer appetite ahead of Christmas. Whilst Nottingham Forest and Mansfield Town are in football league action against Millwall (away) and Southend United (at home) behind closed…
AFC Mansfield have postponed their next proposed fixture which was scheduled for Tuesday night (27th October) against Barton Town after a number of the clubs coaching staff and players tested positive for covid-19. The club also postponed their U21’s league game against Dronfield Town tonight as an extra precaution towards taking safety measures. Matt Chatfield’s…
After a magnificent weekend of action that saw goalscoring goalkeepers and shootout wins our Nottinghamshire clubs (still involved) have now learned of their plight for the next round of the FA Vase as the qualification stages are over, the draw has been made for the first round proper of the competition with a whopping £825…
It was a great night for most of the counties non-league clubs in action as AFC Mansfield hit six at Goole, Worksop Town hit five against Glossop whilst Carlton Town netted four without reply against Wisbech with wins for Newark and Dunkirk too. In the Northern Premier League South East Division, Worksop Town were comfortable…
It wasn’t a great day for our county’s sides in the FA Cup who were all beaten by higher level opposition in the Second Qualifying Round of the FA Cup. Worksop Town gave National League North outfit Chester a good run for their money though in taking the former Football League side to a penalty…
AFC Mansfield will play their second qualifying round FA Cup tie against former football league opponents Boston United on Saturday but the match will be played behind closed doors with the Pilgrims considered as ‘Elite Level’ by the government who have inflicted restrictions to stop supporters attending matches in the top six levels of English…
A feisty encounter in the Gladiators Arena ended in a 2-2 draw as Basford United drew with Matlock Town in an entertaining match in front of a packed socially distanced crowd at the beautiful Causeway Lane ground. Basford took the leads seven minutes before half time through Kane Richards before Reece Kendall levelled moments before…
The draw for the second qualifying round of the FA Cup was made earlier today and Worksop Town of the Northern Premier League South East Division have been drawn a tricky looking tie all be it at home against Chester City. Former League side Chester now play in the National League North and are two…
FA Cup newcomers Newark FC are re-writing history as they have reached the second qualifying round in their debut year in the competition following a thumping 5-0 win at AFC Rushden & Diamonds. In three FA Cup games so far the Tangerines have scored 13 goals and conceded none. Former Celtic and Middlesbrough striker Ben…
It was a fantastic weekend for our local sides in the Preliminary Round of the FA Cup with all involved going through to the First Qualifying Round of the famous old competition. In midweek due to unfortunate circumstances both Carlton Town and West Bridgford were awarded byes into the next round of the competition with…
Newark, AFC Mansfield and West Bridgford FC are all through to the FA Cup Preliminary Round stage after a memorable night on Tuesday ended in celebration following three of the six Notts clubs in action winning their Extra Preliminary Round ties. West Bridgford making only their second ever-appearance in the competition enjoyed their first ever…
As football friendlies continued to be played (without fans) across the county over the weekend there were a number of Nottinghamshire teams in action so why not take a look below and read how your local team did. Carlton Town threw a late two goal lead away to draw 2-2 with Long Eaton United on…
AFC Mansfield have signed hot shot forward Matt Sykes in what looks to be a positive capture for the Northern Counties East League Premier Division side. Matt Chatfield’s team struggled for large parts of the 2019/20 season finishing in 16th spot prior to lockdown closure but the Bulls drew more times than any other team…
The National League System (NLS) and FA have today announced that it is season over for teams in steps three to six and below of the football pyramid after liaising with the appropriate competitions following the premature suspension due to the outbreak of coronavirus. That means for the likes of Basford United, Carlton Town and…
It was an important win last night for AFC Mansfield as the Bulls travelled to Bradford to face Albion Sports in a game towards the basement of the Northern Counties East League Premier Division. With Mansfield in 16th on 24 points and Albion 19th on 22 points pre-game it was hugely important that AFC would…
AFC Mansfield 1-3 Notts County (Notts FA Senior Cup Round Four) 21.01.20 11 times winners Notts County are through to the Quarter Finals of the Nottinghamshire Senior Cup after beating AFC Mansfield 3-1 at the Forest Town Arena last night. A young Magpies team coached by the clubs Assistant Manager Neil Cox included Jim O’Brien…
AFC Mansfield face a young Notts County team tonight in the fourth round of the Nottinghamshire FA Senior Cup at the Forest Town Arena under the lights. The County team will likely feature Academy players with a 7:45pm kick off scheduled and entrance from £7 adults, £5 concessions whilst kids go free. Mansfield are currently…
Just two games for Basford United in the Northern Premier League over the Christmas period with a 1-4 home defeat against Hyde on the 21st December followed up by a boxing day postponement at Mickleover Sport. United however started the New Year with a clean sheet as they were held 0-0 by Grantham Town with…
