Pinchbeck United

Knights’ ten men make big point

A battling performance saw Pinchbeck United earn what could be a vital point despite playing for 84 minutes with 10 men against Eastwood on Tuesday night. But manager Lewis Thorogood was left frustrated by the ‘diabolical’ officiating.It’s ahead of another important fixture at Heather St John’s on Saturday.The Knights are hoping not to get pulled into the relegation fight.They’re two ...

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Late goals see Knights hit for five

A flurry of late goals saw Pinchbeck United lose 5-1 at in-form Sherwood Colliery in the Uhlsport United Counties League on Saturday.Despite the scoreline, the Knights were in the game for long periods although falling behind early through Charlie Taylor’s sixth minute goal.Lewis Thorogood’s side created and got back on level terms five minutes before the break after being given ...

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Henderson strike is mere consolation

Pinchbeck remain uncomfortably close to the United Counties League Premier Division North drop zone after a two home defeats in four days.On Saturday they fell to a single goal at home to Leicester Nirvana and then slipped 3-1 against Belper United on Tuesday.They trailed 2-0 at the interval and went three goals behind midway through the second half.Jake Henderson pulled ...

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Top two were too strong for Knights

Pinchbeck United’s double against the top two in the UhlSport United Counties League Premier Division yielded no points or even goals, but some decent performances.After the Knights were beaten 3-0 at home by second placed Anstey Nomads last midweek, they visited top of the table Loughborough Students on Sunday.They were able to keep it tight in the first half and ...

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Knights enjoy shut-out

A long-awaited clean sheet helped Pinchbeck secure all the points in their battle to stay clear of the drop zone in Premier Division North of the United Counties League with a 2-0 victory over AFC Mansfield.Despite having to draft in second-choice goalkeeper Charlie Wilkinson for his debut, the Knights held firm to secure a first league shut-out since September.Manager Lewis Thorogood ...

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Poor start costs Knights

Pinchbeck United failed to recover from a poor start as they lost at Belper United on Saturday.The Knights found themselves 2-0 down after just nine minutes.They did battle back with Andre Williams halving the deficit only for Belper to restore the two-goal advantage on 24 minutes.Pinchbeck did have their chances throughout the game, but Spafford’s late goal to make it ...

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Knights get first league win since November

Pinchbeck United are back to winning ways as they came from behind to beat Heanor Town 3-1 away from home on Saturday.It was the Knights’ first win in the ChromaSport United Counties League Premier Division North since November.The Knights found themselves behind after just five minutes when they were stunned by a wonder strike from 30 yards out.But they responded ...

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Response after loss to leaders

Spalding United bounced back with a 2-0 win against Dereham on Tuesday night after being humbled by league leaders Halesowen on Saturday. The weekend’s match up between the Pitching-In Northern Premier League Midland’s top two didn’t live up to expectations as far as the Tulips were concerned as the West Midlands side continued their unbeaten home record and comfortably won ...

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10-man Knights downed in dramatic finish

There was late disappointment for Pinchbeck United as the losing run in the league continued at Eastwood on Saturday.Seven defeats in a row in the ChromaSport United Counties League Premier Division North has left them in 16th place in the table.Eastwood came from behind to leapfrog above the Knights in the table with an 88th minute goal from Benjamin Franklin ...

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Knights’ historic Vase run ends

Congleton Town 4Pinchbeck United 0 The FA Vase adventure is over for Pinchbeck United but manager Lewis Thorogood hopes it will spur them on to bigger things. The Knights had never won a game in an FA competition this year, but put five wins together to reach the last 32 of the Vase.Saturday’s fourth round trip to Congleton Town proved ...

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Knights set for huge Vase test

Melton Town 3Pinchbeck United 1 Pinchbeck United manager Lewis Thorogood says his side are the underdogs but capable of making yet more history in the FA Vase at Congleton Town this Saturday. The Knights travel to Cheshire for the last 32 of the national competition with a fully fit squad for the 3pm kick off.But they face a tough tie ...

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Melton test to start 2023 for Knights

Pinchbeck United are hoping to welcome back several players who’ve been injured as they return to action at Melton Town on Saturday.The Knights have been without a game since a 4-1 loss at home to Sleaford Town on December 21.They arranged a mid-Christmas friendly with Wyberton to make up for the lack of action and with the FA Vase tie ...

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Knights sunk by late goal at Quorn

Quorn 1 Pinchbeck United 2 A 94th minute winner condemned Pinchbeck United to defeat at Quorn on Saturday. On their return to action in the Uhlsport United Counties League Premier Division after the recent FA Vase heroics, sub Benjamin Johnson thought he had earned his side a draw after scoring in the 83rd minute. But Anthony Carney’s late strike proved ...

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Historic tie for Knights

Pinchbeck United 2Sherwood Colliery 6 Pinchbeck United’s historic run in this year’s FA Vase continues this Saturday as they host St Panteleimon at the Sir Halley Stewart Playing Field (3pm). Having not won a single game in the national competition until this season, the clash is in the third round proper – and they are the area’s last remaining representative.Opponents ...

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Four-midable high-fliers too hot for Knights

Newark & Sherwood United 4Pinchbeck United 0 After the euphoria of their memorable FA Vase victory the previous week, depleted Pinchbeck United came back down to earth with a 4-0 defeat at Newark and Sherwood United on Saturday.The high-flying hosts took a 1-0 lead into the break in the Ulhsport UCL Premier Division North clash after a strike from Kieran ...

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Battling Knights march on again

Pinchbeck United 3Dunkirk 2 Pinchbeck United showed plenty of spirit against Dunkirk as a patched up side created more FA Vase history with a winner from a debutant playing his first game in English football. Despite missing eight key players, one being recalled on the day of the game and losing two more to injury in the first half, they ...

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Knights seeking more Vase glory

Pinchbeck United 2Heather St Johns 1 Pinchbeck United will be looking for more FA Vase glory on Friday night as they look to reach the third round of the competition for the first time ever. They take on Dunkirk at the Sir Halley Stewart in an 8pm kick off hoping to continue their run in the competition.Until this season they’d ...

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Knights look to get back to winning ways

Anstey Nomads 2Pinchbeck United 0 Ahead of their big FA Vase clash a week on Friday, Pinchbeck United are looking to get back in the goals after drawing blanks in the past two matches.The Knights, who were due to play at Deeping Rangers on Wednesday night (result not known at time of going to press) went down 2-0 to Anstey ...

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Record run for the Knights in FA Vase draw

Sherwood Colliery 3 Pinchbeck Utd 4 Club history has been made as Pinchbeck United continued a record-breaking run in the FA Vase.The Knights took Saturday’s match with Sherwood Colliery to a 4-3 victory and secured a place in the second round of the top competition.Turning round a two goal deficit in the first half, they led 3-2 at the break ...

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Knights gear up for Vase tie

Pinchbeck United will make a little bit of club history this weekend as they play in the First Round proper of the FA Vase for the first time. After seeing off local rivals Holbeach United and Deeping Rangers in the qualifying rounds, they travel to Mansfield to face Sherwood Colliery in the furthest they’ve got in the competition.The sides have ...

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