Ilkeston Town overcame local rivals with another 1-0 win in which super sub Chris Adam scored shortly after being introduced to the game. The winner came after 73 minutes and sealed a successful day for Ilkeston who were watched by an excellent crowd of 710.

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Ilkeston Town's next game is away at Alvechurch on Saturday 4th September in the FA Cup and is a 3pm kick off.

Ilkeston Town maintained their unbeaten run this season with a well earned victory over Clitheroe. Although still not at their best they were still too strong for  very negative home side. The winning goal was scored after 54 minutes by recent signing Chris Adam who had come on as sub and scored with his first touch.

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On Monday Ilkeston entertain local rivals Eastwood Town in a 3pm kick off. The Badgers surprisingly lost to Kidsgrove Athletic on Saturday so will be straining to get back to winning ways. They also include Ex Robin James Whitehead in their line up.

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Ilkeston Town drew 2-2 at Stocksbridge Park Steels but will feel that they should hav ewon had they converted the numerous chances they created in the second half. Nigel Jemson gave the Robins the lead on 13 minutes with his first goal for the club.Stocksbridge replied with goals from Andy Ring and Wayne Bullimore before Nigel Jemson's cross was put into his own goal by Dave McNicholas. The point moved the Robins up to fourth place in the table. 

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Elsehwere Ilkeston's Bank Holiday visitors Eastwood Town gained a creditable win over AFC Telford united. However many pundits thought the crowd of 348 less than the thousands expected.

On Saturday Ilkeston Town travel to Clitheroe who have a good start and are another promoted from the North West Counties League.

Ilkeston Town secured their first ever points in the UniBond Laegue with a dramatic victory over Woodley Sports. Ilkeston went behind to goals from Mickey Norton and Tony Carrol. Justin Jenkins (pictured left) got one back in the dying seconds of the first half . In the second half Ilkeston looked like a different team and Justin Jenkins equalised before Liam Walshe scored the winner with goal of the game. 

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On Tuesday Ilkeston travel to Stocksbridge Park Steels for a 7.45 kick off.

Since the last news update Ilkeston Town have disappointingly lost to Long Eaton United and Gedling United but have gained creditable victories over Worksop Town, Derby County and Arnold Town. Manager Phil Stant will now be fine tuning the squads preparations for the new season in a series of training sessions and practice matches . He will have been encouraged by the form of new signing Justin Jenkins and the return of Marc Laws. The other big signing has been the capture of ex Nottingham Forest star Nigel Jemson. Nigel was playing with Northern Ireland side Ballymena United last season scoring 9 goals. he was released when the club found they could not afford him any longer. In pre season he was playing for Partick Thistle although he was training with Nottingham Forest. Nigel may have to get international clearance from FIFA before he can grace the New Manor Ground.

The internet scene in the UniBond League appears to be much livelier than its Dr Martens League counterparts. Mossley are well represented and have set up a UniBond League Prediction League. Many Ilkeston fans have already taken part but if you still want to join Click here >>>>>.

The league also have their own official site which is currently being updated.

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The Official Match Programme this season should cost £1.50 which will bring it in to line with other clubs at this level. Programmes sales rarely cover the cost of production so it is important that fans support the fans who produce this programme free of charge.

Saturdays visitors are Woodley Sports who hail from Stockport. Ilkeston will have to be at their best because Woodley have shown that they are a team on the way up. They have beaten some team from the UniBond Premier Division and won the Cheshire Senior Cup last season. One of their players Mickey Ryan seems to be spend more time on the internet than most non league footballers. He is already on a promise of several pints in the clubhouse after the game on Saturday.

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