Basford United can confirm striker Josh Scott has returned to Mansfield Town following a loan spell. The 20-year-old joined in August on a deal until December but following discussions with Stags officials, manager Steve Chettle says the striker needs more to be playing regular football. “I spoke with Mansfield this week and both parties had…
Basford United 1-3 Buxton (Northern Premier League) 12.10.21 Jamie Ward scored twice as Buxton came from behind to beat Basford United at Greenwich Avenue on Tuesday night. Steve Chettle’s men went in front early on when Brad Gascoigne thundered Ryan Wilson’s low corner past Theo Richardson, before Ward equalised. Josh Granite’s clever header put the…
South Shields 0-1 Basford United (Northern Premier League) 09.10.21 Basford United returned to winning ways with a superb victory at second-placed South Shields. Stef Galinski scrambled home Ryan Wilson’s corner deep into first half stoppage time as United weathered heavy pressure throughout to hold on and secure a fine result in front of well over…
Basford United 0-1 FC United of Manchester (Northern Premier League) 05.10.21 Basford United suffered a first league defeat in nine against FC United of Manchester on Tuesday night. Michael Potts’ effort seven minutes after the break was enough for the phoenix club and Steve Chettle’s men suffer back-to-back losses following their FA Cup exit at…
Basford United 0-1 Banbury United (FA Cup Third Qualifying Round) 02.10.21 Basford United were cruelly knocked out of the FA Cup at the Third Qualifying Round stage after an 89th minute winner from substitute Ethan Johnston saw Banbury United progress. Johnston was only introduced five minutes prior and was on hand to prod home Kelvin…
Warrington Town 2-3 Basford United (Northern Premier League) 28.09.21 Substitute Josh Scott scored a sensational overhead kick with three minutes remaining to secure a superb come-from-behind victory for Basford United at Warrington on Tuesday night. Jordan Buckley and Josh Amis had put Town two up after an hour only for Steve Chettle’s men to draw…
Nantwich Town 0-1 Basford United (Northern Premier League) 25.09.21 Basford United made it six wins in a row on Saturday as Marcus Marshall’s late strike sealed all three points at Nantwich Town. Appearing as a substitute, the striker pounced 12 minutes from time to tap home after Terry Hawkridge’s free kick was saved by Matt…
Basford United 2-0 Gainsborough Trinity (Northern Premier League) 14.09.21 Basford United continued their impressive run of form against Gainsborough Trinity on Tuesday night, in a game marred by a serious injury to visiting goalkeeper Matt Yates. Matt Thornhill and Kane Richards ensured a fourth straight win for Steve Chettle’s side in a game delayed by…
Basford United 1-0 Lancaster City (Northern Premier League) 11.09.21 Adam Collin starred as Basford United made it three successive wins on Saturday, with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Lancaster City. The 37-year-old goalkeeper was unsurpassable throughout, capping a fine performance off with a penalty save from Robert Wilson mid-way through the second half. Brad Gascoigne…
Stalybridge Celtic 0-2 Basford United (Northern Premier League) 07.09.21 A brace from Aaron O’Connor either side of half-time sealed back-to-back victories for Basford United at Stalybridge Celtic on Tuesday night. O’Connor gave Steve Chettle’s men the lead after 19 minutes with a close-range effort following a deft touch and excellent work down the right by…
Basford United U18 7-0 Kimberley Miners Welfare U18 (FA Youth Cup First Qualifying Round) 01.09.21 Basford United Under 18’s got their FA Youth Cup campaign off to the perfect start on Wednesday night as they put seven past Kimberley Miners Welfare to comfortably progress to the First Qualifying Round. Centre-back pairing Callum Frogson and Jordan…
Grantham Town 1-1 Basford United (Northern Premier League) 30.08.21 Basford United’s winless start to the season continued on Monday, despite drawing their third consecutive game away at Grantham Town. James Clifton gave United a 31st minute lead before Adam Chapman whistled a fine effort past Adam Collin via a post to ensure the spoils were…
Basford United 1-1 Stafford Rangers (Northern Premier League) 24.08.21 10-man Basford United picked up their second point of the season with a hard-earned draw against Stafford Rangers on Tuesday night. Kane Richards opened his account following a return to the side with a fortuitous effort that spilled through the hands of Jonathon Brown, before Matt…
Atherton Collieries 3-0 Basford United (Northern Premier League) 21.08.21 Marcus Cusani scored twice as Basford United’s winless start to the season continued with defeat at Atherton. Jack Lenehan gave Collieries the lead after only ten minutes before Cusani struck twice late on to condemn United to a second successive loss. ‘We’re obviously extremely disappointed,” manager…
Basford United manager Steve Chettle says the next three games are ‘massively important’ after their start to the season. United drew to Scarborough Athletic on the opening weekend before losing 2-1 at Matlock Town in the week, and they now prepare for a trip to Atherton Collieries on Saturday hoping for their first win. And…
Basford United 0-0 Scarborough Athletic (Northern Premier League) 14.08.21 Basford United began their Northern Premier League campaign on Saturday with a 0-0 draw against Scarborough Athletic at Greenwich Avenue. Both sides shared a handful of decent chances throughout but both defences came out on top in a cagey yet fairly feisty stalemate. Recent signing Aaron…
Basford United have no fresh injury concerns as they prepare for a return to Northern Premier League action next weekend. Scarborough Athletic make the trip to Greenwich Avenue on August 14 for a tasty opening day fixture, only after Steve Chettle’s men travel to Nuneaton Borough on Saturday to round off a successful pre-season campaign….
Jordan Haywood says joining Newark FC is a “good step forward” in his career after completing an initial one-month loan move from Basford United. The 17-year-old made his debut for the step five side in a 3-1 win over Eastwood Community on Tuesday night in the opening fixture of the United Counties League; a game…
Rev James’ strike ensured Basford United continued their unbeaten pre-season run as they drew 1-1 with Nottingham Forest u23s at Greenwich Avenue on Tuesday night. The Reds took the lead on the quarter hour mark when the ball cannoned off Detlaf Esapa Osong past Adam Collin to lead at the break. But 15 minutes from…
Basford United manager Steve Chettle has heaped praise on youth and admits he could potentially face a selection headache ahead of the new campaign after their latest pre-season win. Seven of the club’s educational academy set-up all ended the 3-0 victory against Corby Town on Friday night, with Jordan Haywood, Sam Newell, Ferdinand Bartley and…
