Football

It’s now three defeats from five games for Moulton Harrox in the ChromaSport PDFL Premier Division after they slipped up 2-1 at Wittering Premiair on Saturday. A Josh Ford strike couldn’t stop Harrox from suffering their latest loss, with Andrew Moss and Jack Travers scoring to send the hosts top of the table. Moulton also lost 2-1 at home against ...

Corby Town 1 Spalding United 2 Boss Gaby Zakuani was left impressed as Spalding United picked up an eye-catching 2-1 win at Corby Town on Saturday. Goals from Chris Assombalonga (12) and Stefan Broccoli (49) secured the Tulips all three points in the Pitching In NPL Midlands Division at Steel Park. Stephen Diggin pulled one back on 66 minutes for ...

Spalding United picked up a fine 2-1 win at Corby Town on Saturday, while Pinchbeck United ended a lengthy winless run by seeing off Selston 3-1 and Holbeach United went down 2-1 at home to Quorn. Starting with the Tulips, goals from Chris Assombalonga (12) and Stefan Broccoli (49) secured Gaby Zakuani’s side all three points in the Pitching In ...

Both Holbeach United and Pinchbeck United suffered derby defeats in the Uhlsport UCL Premier Division North on Tuesday night. Holbeach were handed a 4-1 reverse at Boston Town, while Pinchbeck slipped up 1-0 at Deeping Rangers. Starting with the Tigers, Harry Limb fired Boston 1-0 ahead following a Lee Beeson corner on 17 minutes, but Holbeach did hit back when ...

Holbeach United Reserves smashed seven goals as they caught the eye in the ChromaSport PDFL Premier Division on Saturday. The Tigers’ second string thumped Stilton United 7-1 on home soil, with Kyle Compton (2), Jordan Keeble, Josh Ling, Fenn Storey, Harvey Wirkowski and Tyler Finlay all on the mark. Also on winning form in the top tier were Moulton Harrox, ...

Phil Barnes reckons that Holbeach United will be considered the underdogs for Tuesday night’s Uhlsport UCL Premier Division derby at Boston Town (7.45pm). The Tigers have enjoyed a reasonably good recent record against the Poachers, but Barnes knows it’ll take a strong performance to return home from the DWB Stadium with a result. Holbeach, who have a free weekend due ...

Lewis Thorogood admits that he doesn’t know what to expect from Lincolnshire rivals Deeping Rangers ahead of Tuesday night’s derby. Pinchbeck United will make the trip to Deeping for a Uhlsport UCL Premier Division North showdown on Tuesday night (7.45pm), with Thorogood’s charges expected to be the underdogs. The Knights will be well-rested for the The Haydon Whitham Stadium clash, ...

Brantham Athletic 0 Spalding United 3 Spalding United responded to their first defeat of the season in impressive style as they cruised to a 3-0 Emirates FA Cup victory at Brantham Athletic on Saturday. Goals from Gregg Smith (4), Chris Assombalonga (22) and Scott Floyd (63) secured the Tulips’ progress in the Preliminary Round clash in Suffolk – and booked ...

Yaxley 3 Spalding United 1 Two former Spalding United strikers turned on the style to hand the Tulips their first Pitching In NPL Midland Division defeat of the season at Yaxley on Tuesday night. A first-half double from Josh Moreman (22 and 32) wiped out Jordan Macleod’s 15th-minute opener to give the Cuckoos a 2-1 half-time lead at the In2itive ...

Long Sutton Athletic pulled off an eye-catching victory on the opening day of the new ChromaSport PDFL Premier Division season on Saturday. The Magpies saw off perennial title contenders Netherton United 2-1 at London Road, with Ryan Alexander and Cameron Lee netting the goals. Dan Fountain netted in reply for Netherton, but they were beaten in South Holland. Perhaps just ...

Gresley Rovers 3 Pinchbeck United 0 Boss Lewis Thorogood refused to be too downbeat after seeing his Pinchbeck United side soundly beaten at much-fancied Gresley Rovers on Saturday. Goals from Mason Frizelle (5), Daniel Munday (31) and Steve Hart (82) gave Uhlsport UCL Premier Division North new boys Gresley all three points at the Moat Ground. Thorogood, who called Rovers ...

Heanor Town 1 Holbeach United 1 Phil Barnes praised his depleted Holbeach United side as they picked up their first Uhlsport UCL Premier Division North point of the season with a 1-1 draw at Heanor Town on Saturday. The Tigers, who were without key men Rick Drury, Nick Jackson, Stacy Cartwright, Fraser Bayliss and Will Barnes for the tricky trip, ...

Spalding United 2Loughborough Dynamo 1 A late strike from Scott Floyd fired Spalding United to a 2-1 win over Loughborough Dynamo on the opening day of the new Pitching In NPL Midland Division season on Saturday. Right back Floyd netted with eight minutes to go at the Sir Halley Stewart Playing Field to settle a tight tussle between two strong ...

After a summer of exciting signings, it’s finally time for Spalding United to get their Pitching In NPL Midlands Division season under way on Saturday. The Tulips welcome Loughborough Dynamo to the Sir Halley Stewart Playing Field for their league opener (3pm), before making the trip to Yaxley on Tuesday night (7.45pm). Providing all players came through their eye-catching 3-2 ...

Phil Barnes admits that his Holbeach United side need an injection of experience after their winless start to the season. The Tigers suffered a 3-0 reverse at Uhlsport UCL Premier Division north newboys Skegness Town last Wednesday, before slipping up 4-1 at Long Eaton United in the FA Cup on Saturday. Ahead of Saturday’s league clash at Heanor Town, Barnes ...

Pinchbeck United boss Lewis Thorogood is expecting Saturday’s opponents Gresley Rovers to be one of the teams to beat in this season’s Uhlsport UCL Premier Division North. One of many new teams in the league this year, Thorogood – who has experience of playing the Derbyshire side as manager of Spalding United at Step Four – rates Gresley as one ...

South Lincs Steelers Walking Football Club entered their over-50s team in a COVID-19 disrupted Peterborough and District League. It was a solid season for them, as they finished sixth in a nine-team league – missing out on fourth place on goal difference alone. Overall, they played a total of 16 games, winning eight, drawing twice and losing just six times. ...

Pinchbeck United 0 Skegness Town 1 Boss Lewis Thorogood was happy with what he saw from his Pinchbeck United side on Saturday – despite witnessing their exit from this year’s Emirates FA Cup. A solitary strike from James Petronzio 20 minutes from time saw Skegness Town progress from the all-Uhlsport UCL Premier Division North Extra Preliminary Round clash at the ...

Long Eaton United 4 Holbeach United 1 An early strike from young talent Jordan Elston was unable to inspire Holbeach United as they fell at the first hurdle in the Emirates FA Cup on Saturday. Elston, son of Tigers legend Dean, netted a superb opener at Grange Park when he fired home after a corner had been headed clear on ...

Both Holbeach United and Pinchbeck United were knocked out of the Emirates FA Cup at the Extra Preliminary Round stage on Saturday. The Tigers were handed a 4-1 reverse at Long Eaton United, while the Knights suffered a 1-0 home reverse against Skegness Town. Starting with Holbeach, all looked to be going to plan for Phil Barnes’ side when Jordan ...