It’s FA Cup Matchday and we’re hoping we can cause an upset against National League Hereford at Edgar Street.
About a hundred seats have already been taken by Ilkeston supporters in the Merton Stand. What a great turnout.
Ilkeston team –
1 Mason, 2 Minkley, 3 Parker, 4 Dixon, 5 Marshall, 6 Wilkinson, 7 Brandy, 8 Daniel. 9 Cursons, 10 Stevens, 11 Walker.
Bench : 12 Brown, 14 Meikle, 15 Kirby-Moore, 16 Marshall A, 17 Hutchinson, 19 Leivers.
Peep! We’re underway, Hereford in white shirts, black shorts. Ilkeston are in all blue.
George Wilkinson and Jordan Stevens are making debuts for Ilkeston.
Early excitement for the travelling fans as Tom Marshall’s effort is blocked by a defender.
[Liverpool 0 Forest 0; Derby 0 Cardiff 0; Bromley 2 Notts Co 1]
Chance for Yusifu Ceesay (Hereford) but he puts the ball wide as Mason comes out to reduce his angle.
The Bulls have settled now after an uncertain start.
Wilkinson rescues Ilkeston with a timely tackle.
A break by Brandy but Cursons turns his cross over the bar.
[Liverpool 0 Forest 0; Derby 1 Cardiff 0; Bromley 2 Notts Co 1]
Stevens shoots, Hereford keeper saves awkwardly.
Ilkeston threaten with a free kick but Cursons isn’t able to connect.
It’s been a good first half hour for Ilkeston. Holding their own against their higher league opponents.
Two good push-away saves by Ilkeston keeper Mason as Hereford step up a gear
Kyle Howkins is causing concern with his attacking skills.
Big let-off for Ilkeston as Alex Babos skies a golden opportunity.
Brandy breaks into the Hereford penalty area and appears to be fouled but it’s not given.
GOAL for Ilkeston. Ilkeston fans are bouncing as Tom Cursons scores after great work by Kirby-Moore. 1-0. 44 mins. Cursons beats Aaron Chapman with a stunning goal. Stunning for the Hereford fans that is!
Kirby-Moore booked for something.
Half time: Hereford 0 Ilkeston 1.
[HT: Liverpool 0 Forest 0; Derby 1 Cardiff 0; Bromley 2 Notts Co 1]
250 Ilkeston fans bought tickets for today’s game, and they must be delighted with how things are going so far.
We’re underway for the second half.
[Liverpool 0 Forest 0; Derby 1 Cardiff 0; Bromley 2 Notts Co 2]
L’Varn Brandy is injured and is replaced by Parker.
Early pressure by Hereford. They’re dominating.
The crowd are getting behind Hereford now.
Dixon almost scores for Ilkeston from a break. Great save by Chapman.
GOAL for Hereford. Ceesay equalises on 64 mins. He follows up a shot that hits a post and crashes the ball past Mason. 1-1.
[Liverpool 0 Forest 1; Derby 1 Cardiff 0; Bromley 2 Notts Co 3]
Owen Mason – with a strong sun in his eyes – is facing a barrage of shots from the home side. Great save from Ahkeem Rose.
Ilkeston are relying on breaks. Cursons gets a shot at Chapman but it’s wide. 75 mins gone.
Terrific run by Ceesay all the way into Ilkeston’s area. Big penalty appeal for Hereford but instead the player is booked for simulation.
The crowd is incensed!
Today’s attendance: 1,346.
Walker, who has played really well, is replaced by Hutchinson.
Big chance for Tom Cursons to steal it for Ilkeston but he shoots wide.
Ceesay awarded MOM.
90 mins. up. Five minutes more.
Stevens replaced by Alex Marshall.
Hearts in mouths as a Hereford shot is deflected narrowly wide,
Full time: Hereford 1 Ilkeston 1.