A solid AFC Wimbledon beat Eastbourne Borough 3-0 at Kingsmeadow, meaning they stay top of the league going into the New Year. Nwokeji, Wellard & Yussuf found the net for The Dons.
Elsewhere, Newport County moved up to second place with a 3-2 win at financially-threatened Kiddermister. Reid & an OG put County 2-0 up but Harriers came back fighting with Blair & Matt levelling the scores before Bignot netter an 82nd minute winner for the Welsh side.
Mansfield notched an impressive 5-1 win at Cambridge. Murray, Smith, Duffy, Coulson & Mitchley scored for the Stags whilst Robbie Willmott netted for the home side.
Fleetwood remained 5th with a 2-0 win over neighbours Southport, Elsewhere Forest Green got a vital 3 points against Bath with a 4-2 win.
Tuesday 28 December 2010
Wednesday 15 December 2010
A very sad day for Non-League football.
Today, in writing this news breaks of Rushden & Diamonds' goalkeeper Dale Roberts has died at just 24. My thoughts and prayers go to his family and friends.
Roberts, 24, was Diamonds' first choice keeper and also an England C International.
A very sad day for non-league football, R.I.P Dale Roberts.
Roberts, 24, was Diamonds' first choice keeper and also an England C International.
A very sad day for non-league football, R.I.P Dale Roberts.
Wednesday 20 October 2010
Luton 6-1 Forest Green.
Luton closed the gap on leaders AFC Wimbledon to 5 points after they hammered Forest Green 6-1 at Kenilworth Road.
The game very much one-sided from kick-off saw the Hatters take the lead after just 6 minutes, Andy Drury the scorer. It was soon 2-0, Amauri Morgan-Smith netted from 5 yards out.
On the 34th minute Danny Crow scored Luton's third with a neat finish. Forest Green on the verge of destruction did pull one back before half-time, Styche the scorer.
Luton contiuned their first half dominantion with a goal 4 minutes into the second half, Danny Crow netting his second. It wasn't until the last 10 minutes when Luton added two more goals, Barnes-Homer & Dan Walker made it 6-1. Richard Money's men never really looked like losing, but a high-scoring win will surely bring confidence to the team.
The game very much one-sided from kick-off saw the Hatters take the lead after just 6 minutes, Andy Drury the scorer. It was soon 2-0, Amauri Morgan-Smith netted from 5 yards out.
On the 34th minute Danny Crow scored Luton's third with a neat finish. Forest Green on the verge of destruction did pull one back before half-time, Styche the scorer.
Luton contiuned their first half dominantion with a goal 4 minutes into the second half, Danny Crow netting his second. It wasn't until the last 10 minutes when Luton added two more goals, Barnes-Homer & Dan Walker made it 6-1. Richard Money's men never really looked like losing, but a high-scoring win will surely bring confidence to the team.
Tuesday 19 October 2010
FA Cup Preview.
As we look towards the weekend FA Cup fever has set in among many non-league teams. Fans are dreaming of a 1st round tie among teams like Charlton, Brighton, Sheffield Wednesday & Southampton. But first awaits a 4th qualifying round draw that makes or breaks a team's hopes for a cup run.
The tie of the round comes from Newport where County face Crawley Town. The Reds will be desperate to avenge the 3-2 defeat from the Exiles at the Broadfield Stadium on Saturday.
Meanwhile the 4 of the 3 lowest ranked teams left in the competition have been rewarded with home times. Hythe Town face Staines, Leiston play Dartford and Poole Town are against Hayes & Yeading. Tipton Town play Sheffield away.
There are also potential Banana Skins at this stage. With the likes of Barrow, Histon & Mansfield Town all facing tough away trips. No Doubt come 5pm Saturday most teams will want to be in the hat to face some top league sides, but for some the run will come to an end.
The tie of the round comes from Newport where County face Crawley Town. The Reds will be desperate to avenge the 3-2 defeat from the Exiles at the Broadfield Stadium on Saturday.
Meanwhile the 4 of the 3 lowest ranked teams left in the competition have been rewarded with home times. Hythe Town face Staines, Leiston play Dartford and Poole Town are against Hayes & Yeading. Tipton Town play Sheffield away.
There are also potential Banana Skins at this stage. With the likes of Barrow, Histon & Mansfield Town all facing tough away trips. No Doubt come 5pm Saturday most teams will want to be in the hat to face some top league sides, but for some the run will come to an end.
Tuesday 19th October
Updated at 11am.
Luton Town could close the gap on leaders AFC Wimbledon to 5 points if they beat Forest Green Rovers at home tonight.
The visiting side for tonight's only game, Forest Green, have added two players to their squad. Gary Mills and Malvin Kamara have signed on loan & Non-contract terms respectively.
Luton Town could close the gap on leaders AFC Wimbledon to 5 points if they beat Forest Green Rovers at home tonight.
The visiting side for tonight's only game, Forest Green, have added two players to their squad. Gary Mills and Malvin Kamara have signed on loan & Non-contract terms respectively.
Non-League Review, 16th OCT 2010.
Newport County sent out a strong message to the Blue Square Premier with an impressive win at high-flying Crawley Town. Rose netted for the welsh side before Brodie & Nielsen strikes put the reds in control. The ever impressive Reid notched his 12th of the season before Darryl Knights hit the winner.
AFC Wimbledon took full advantage of Crawley's slip up with a 1-0 home win to Gateshead, thanks to Ismael Yakubu's 67th minute goal.
Luton applied the pressure of the top three with an impressive 4-2 win at Eastbourne. Pilkington, Barnes-Homer and Crow (2) all scored for the Hatters whilst Cook & Johnson replied for the Borough.
Rushden capitilsed on Fleetwood's 1-0 loss to bottom side Altrincham to net a last minute winner at Tamworth to move up to 27 points, Rene Howe & Power scoring for Diamonds, whilst Kyle Perry netted for the Lambs.
Gary Mills' first game as York manager ended in a 1-1 draw with Bath City, Michael Rankine scored from the spot whilst Russell replied for Bath.
Meanwhile, Cambridge climed out of the relegation places with a 3-1 win over Barrow, Darlington netted a 90+7 equaliser at Mansfield, also Grimsby were held at home by Southport, Kettering & Kidderminster shared the spoils. Wrexham & Histon both won away at Hayes & Forest Green respectively.
AFC Wimbledon took full advantage of Crawley's slip up with a 1-0 home win to Gateshead, thanks to Ismael Yakubu's 67th minute goal.
Luton applied the pressure of the top three with an impressive 4-2 win at Eastbourne. Pilkington, Barnes-Homer and Crow (2) all scored for the Hatters whilst Cook & Johnson replied for the Borough.
Rushden capitilsed on Fleetwood's 1-0 loss to bottom side Altrincham to net a last minute winner at Tamworth to move up to 27 points, Rene Howe & Power scoring for Diamonds, whilst Kyle Perry netted for the Lambs.
Gary Mills' first game as York manager ended in a 1-1 draw with Bath City, Michael Rankine scored from the spot whilst Russell replied for Bath.
Meanwhile, Cambridge climed out of the relegation places with a 3-1 win over Barrow, Darlington netted a 90+7 equaliser at Mansfield, also Grimsby were held at home by Southport, Kettering & Kidderminster shared the spoils. Wrexham & Histon both won away at Hayes & Forest Green respectively.
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