Bridgwater wary of Gladiators test as Poppies set sights on FA Trophy run
Joint boss David Bridgwater is warning his players against complacency as Kettering Town make the trip to lower level Matlock Town in the Isuzu FA...
Kettering Town owner Akhtar outlines his decision to sell club
"I would not have agreed to pass ownership of the club on unless I believed the incoming owners had the ambition, resources, and commitment to...
Poppies management and players unaware of sell-off announcement during Rushall defeat
Joint boss David Bridgwater revealed that neither he nor his players were aware of the news that George Akhtar has agreed to sell Kettering Town...
Late Rushall strike condemns Kettering Town to first defeat of the season
Kettering Town's unbeaten start to the season finally came to an end as they suffered a 3-2 defeat at Rushall Olympic in the Pitching-In Southern...
BREAKING: George Akhtar agrees to sale of Kettering Town
Owner George Akhtar has agreed to sell Kettering Town to former players Brad Piercewright and Craig Norman.
FA Trophy test next for Matlock Town and new manager
Matlock Town and their new permanent boss Lewis Duckmanton tackle Kettering Town in the FA Trophy on Saturday on the back of a good league run.
Home draws for Diamonds and Poppies in the FA Cup
AFC Rushden & Diamonds and Kettering Town have both been handed testing home draws in the third qualifying round of the FA Cup.
Poppies progress in FA Cup as second-half strikes sink Quorn
Kettering Town eased into the third qualifying round of the FA Cup with a comfortable 2-0 win over fellow Step 3 side Quorn at Latimer Park on...
KETTERING TOWN 2 QUORN 0
By Peter Short ■AN improved second-half show managed to get Kettering Town over the line. A stop-start affair in the first half saw the hosts enjoy...
Boss Bridgwater’s FA Cup warning as struggling Quorn head to Latimer Park
Kettering Town joint boss David Bridgwater is warning his players they have to be ready to face a fired-up Quorn when the two sides meet in the FA...
Kettering Poppies owner and community trust’s bitter dispute over £15k floodlight grant
Volunteers who head up a charitable trust attached to Kettering Town Football Club are in dispute with the club’s owner after he signed a £15,000...
FA Trophy road trips for both Wellingborough Town and Kettering Town
Wellingborough Town and Kettering Town have both been handed away draws in the third qualifying round of the Isuzu FA Trophy.
Kettering Town handed walkover as Peterborough Sports withdraw from Hillier Cup
Kettering Town have been handed a walkover into the next round of the NFA Hillier Senior Cup after their scheduled opponents Peterborough Sports...
Peterborough Sports concede a cup tie as other local clubs prepare for Tuesday games
Peterborough Sports have conceded their Northants Hillier Cup tie to Southern Premier Division Central rivals Kettering Town.
Joint-boss Bridgwater relieved as off-colour Kettering Town bag maximum points
Joint boss David Bridgwater admitted Kettering Town weren't at their best during Saturday's Latimer Park date with struggling Stratford Town, but...
Gyasi on the spot as unconvincing Kettering Town maintain unbeaten start
Michael Gyasi's penalty was the difference as Kettering Town limped over the line to beat second from bottom Stratford Town in the Pitching In...
LOAN STAR SPOT ON FOR WINNER
By Peter Short penalty was awarded, and Alex Ollie Taylor. KETTERING Town limped over the line to beat second-from-bottom Stratford to maintain...
Bridgwater relieved by FA Cup progress but demands more from slow-starting Poppies
David Bridgwater admitted Kettering Town 'made hard work' of beating Wellingborough Town 2-1 in the FA Cup first qualifying round replay at Latimer...
Stone proud but also frustrated as Doughboys suffer FA Cup exit at hands of Poppies
Boss Jake Stone was left wondering what might have been after seeing his Wellingborough Town team suffer a narrow 2-1 defeat to higher level county...
Gyasi and Alexandrou strikes see Poppies edge past impressive Doughboys in FA Cup replay
Kettering Town edged another enthralling FA Cup tie as they narrowly beat county rivals Wellingborough Town 2-1 to progress to the next round of...
Kettering Town Football Club kicks off new partnership with The Bedford College Group
The Bedford College Group, with campuses across Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire, has welcomed new signing Kettering Town Football Club to join...
Stone expects 'tougher game' in replay but insists Doughboys will 'go for it' at Kettering
Jake Stone is confident his Wellingborough Town team are capable of shocking higher level Kettering Town when the two teams meet in their huge FA...
Bridgwater says Poppies will be ready for Wellingborough Town challenge
David Bridgwater believes the Kettering Town players have learned plenty from their weekend trip to the Dog & Duck ahead of Tuesday night's FA Cup...
Boss Stone believes Poppies FA Cup draw the 'minimum' the Doughboys deserved
Boss Jake Stone felt a 2-2 draw with Kettering Town was the 'minimum' his Wellingborough Town team deserved from their Emirates FA Cup cracker at...
Bridgwater praise for Doughboys as Kettering Town are denied late on at the Dog & Duck
Joint boss David Bridgwater was full of praise for Wellingborough Town after his Kettering Town side were held to a 2-2 draw by their lower level...
Kelly’s last-gasp strike secures deserved FA Cup draw for Doughboys against Poppies
Rhys Kelly grabbed his moment late on at the Dog and Duck to earn Wellingborough Town a deserved replay against Kettering Town as both Northants...
Kelly the last-gasp hero as Doughboys deny Poppies to set up FA Cup replay
Rhys Kelly netted a last-minute equaliser as Wellingborough Town secured a 2-2 draw with higher-level Kettering Town in Saturday's all-Northants FA...
Bridgwater steeling unbeaten Poppies for tough FA Cup test at Wellingborough
Joint boss David Bridgwater is targeting an FA Cup run with Kettering Town this season - but knows Saturday's trip to county rivals Wellingborough...
Piercewright confirms he has made two further offers to take control of Kettering Town
Two former Kettering Town captains have renewed their bid to take over the Poppies – increasing their initial offer for the club by up to 30 per...
Hat-trick hero Panter relieved as he gets back on the goal trail for Kettering Town
Eddie Panter was delighted and relieved to get back on the goal trail in Kettering Town's 5-0 thrashing of Stamford in the Pitching-In Southern...
Panter leads the way as Poppies rediscover their shooting boots in Stamford rout
Kettering Town finally clicked into gear on Bank Holiday Monday as they thrashed Stamford 5-0 at Latimer Park in the Pitching-In Southern League...
More frustration as unconvincing Kettering Town are held by nine-man Hitchin
Lacklustre Kettering Town continue to frustrate their supporters after they could only claim a point from a dour 1-1 draw against nine-men Hitchin...
HITCHIN TOWN 1 KETTERING TOWN 1
By Roy Izzard ■HITCHIN gained a valuable point against unbeaten Kettering despite finishing with nine men. Trailing 1-0, it looked bleak for...
Joint boss Bridgwater left disappointed by Poppies' lack of cutting edge in Sports stalemate
Joint boss David Bridgwater couldn't hide his disappointment after Kettering Town were held to a 0-0 draw by Peterborough Sports at Latimer Park on...
Wellingborough Town handed Kettering Town derby date in huge FA Cup clash
Wellingborough Town will host Kettering Town in a huge all-Northants derby in the FA Cup first qualifying round next month.
Last-gasp Brown strike secures hard-fought win for Poppies at Leamington
Bayley Brown scored a stoppage time winners as Kettering Town maintained their strong start to the season with a hard-fought 1-0 win at Leamington...
Bayley bundles in for Poppies
By Paul Edwards LEAMINGTON 0 KETTERING TOWN 1 LEAMINGTON slipped to an agonising injury-time defeat after an improved second-half showing....
Kettering Town joint boss Bridgwater expecting tough test at Leamington
Kettering Town joint boss David Bridgwater is bracing his team for a tough test when they head to Leamington in the Pitching-In Southern League...
Bridgwater praises goal star Gyasi after loan man rescues point for Poppies
Kettering Town joint boss David Bridgwater praised the impact of supersub Michael Gyasi after the loan man netted an equaliser to rescue a 1-1 draw...
Loan man Gyasi to the rescue as shot-shy Poppies fight back to secure draw at Leighton Town
Substitute Michael Gyasi saved Kettering Town's blushes with his second half strike, as a well-organised Leighton Town side held their visitors to...
Jeffers in line for first Poppies start as Panter sits out Leighton trip through suspension
Shaun Jeffers is set to lead the Kettering Town attack in Tuesday's Pitching-in Southern League Premier Central clash at newly-promoted Leighton...
Skipper D'Ath relieved as Kettering Town get campaign off to a winning start
Skipper Lawson D'Ath was a happy and relieved man as Kettering Town got their Pitching-In Southern League Premier Central campaign off to a winning...
Relief for new Poppies bosses as early Panter strike secures success against Alvechurch
New management duo of Nick Green and David Bridgewater cut relieved figures as 10-man Kettering Town held on for a 1-0 victory against Alvechurch...
Long-serving Poppies fans honoured by KTFC for 80 years of support
A pair of Poppies supporters have been honoured for their devotion to Kettering Town Football Club marking their 80 years of loyalty.
Management pair Green and Bridgwater have 'full backing' of Kettering Town owner Akhtar
George Akhtar has confirmed Nick Green and David Bridgwater are to be Kettering Town's new management pairing on a permanent basis - and not just...
Poppies owner Akhtar praises McDonald after manager's Latimer Park departure
George Akhtar has confirmed that it was solely Liam McDonald's decision to walk away from his role as Kettering Town boss on the eve of the new...
Poppies can still be successful this season, despite all of the Latimer Park drama
The Smiths once sung ‘let me get what I want - Lord knows it would be the first time’. And for this fledgling writer, that pleading cry couldn't be...
Poppies hoping duo can provide stability after McDonald's departure
Kettering Town are looking for their fourth manager in two seasons after the departure of Liam McDonald over the weekend.
POPPIES STUNNED AS LIAM RESIGNS
By Brian Smith KETTERING TOWN 1 BEDFORD TOWN 0 KETTERING TOWN’S preparations for the new season have been thrown into disarray after they announced...
'With great sadness' - Poppies accept resignation of manager McDonald
Kettering Town have announced the departure of boss Liam McDonald with immediate effect.
Matchday Memories: On This Pre Season Day 2011 – The Young Sky Blues Step On The Brakes!
On this day (27th July) back in 2011 the Sky Blues were unbeaten in their pre-season warm up dates. Near neighbours Nuneaton Town forced a 2-2 draw...
TOP TUDORS MAKE THE POPPIES PAY
By David Ballheimer KETTERING TOWN 1 HEMEL HEMPSTEAD T 3 HEMEL Hempstead Town proved just too canny for Kettering – the National League South team...
LEVI’S IN BUT JONNY QUITS
MATLOCK Town have snapped up talented defender Levi Andoh following his departure from Kettering Town. The 6ft 4in Dutchman, 26, started his career...
Marzano fits bill for Drury
GRAHAM Drury believes the versatility of new arrival Charlie Marzano will be a huge asset to Peterborough Sports’ new Southern Premier Central...
Matchday Memories: On This Pre Season Day 2011 – Poppies Pooped By Sky Blue Sheffers’ Strike!
Sky Blue ‘gaffer’ Andy Thorn (in post from the previous March) had chosen a group of players to face Kettering Town on this Saturday afternoon ...
Powell's needless red takes shine off impressive pre-season win for Poppies at St Neots
Kettering Town continued their pre-season build up with a 5-0 thrashing of St Neots Town on Tuesday night.
Striker Shaun Jeffers excited by the challenge ahead after signing for Kettering Town
Shaun Jeffers could be the missing link for Kettering Town’s attack if he can find even half of the form that he enjoyed at both Chelmsford City...
Poppies facing tough test on opening day as Alvechurch head to Latimer Park
Kettering Town will start the 2026/27 Pitching-In Southern League campaign with a home fixture against Alvechurch, who are managed by former...
Members News: New Clubs: Ryan & Shaun Both Sign For Town!
A bit belatedly we report that earlier this month two of our younger CCFPA members ex Sky Blues, Ryan Haynes and Shaun Jeffers have found a new...
More attacking options for boss McDonald as Poppies make swoop for Alexandrou
Kettering Town have added to their attacking firepower with the signing of striker Theo Alexandrou from St Ives Town.
New faces show positive signs as Poppies draw with Luton Town youngsters
Unlike the parched Latimer Park surface, the Kettering Town squad are showing encouraging green shoots of progress after their first run out of the...
Haynes opts for Poppies switch
KETTERING Town boss Liam McDonald has beaten off interest from other clubs to sign experienced defender Ryan Haynes. The experienced left wing-back...
Kettering Town add three more signings head of opening pre-season friendly
Kettering Town have continued their ambitious summer rebuilding with the addition of three more new recruits.
Picture special of Kettering Town FC World Cup fan zone as hundreds celebrate win
Hundreds of England football supporters packed into Kettering Town FC’s free World Cup fan zone to watch the game against DR Congo.
Poppies squad rebuild goes on as boss McDonald lands former Cobbler Haynes
Kettering Town have added yet another new face to their squad ahead of the new season after they secured the signing of former Coventry City and...
McDonald boosts Kettering Town attacking options with the signing of striker Jeffers
Kettering Town have boosted their attacking options with the signing of former England Under-19 international Shaun Jeffers.
Poppies strengthen as they land Bromsgrove Sporting midfielder Jack Newell
Kettering Town have strengthened their squad with the signing of midfielder Jack Newell.
Scopes secures a double swoop
BILLERICAY Town boss Danny Scopes has continued his summer spending by snapping up Welsh defender Ben Isaacson from Kettering Town. The 21-year-old...
Callum Powell preparing for 'new chapter' as Kettering Town departure is confirmed
Kettering Town have announced the departure of attacker Callum Powell.
Hundreds of football fans attend Kettering Town FC World Cup Fan Zone
Hundreds of football fans once again flocked to the Kettering Town FC World Cup Fan Zone for another memorable evening of football, entertainment...
Key man Wes York departs Kettering Town after two-year stint at Latimer Park
Kettering Town have announced the departure of versatile attacker Wes York.
BOSS AUSTIN MAESTROS TO POWERS HIS TITLE SUCCESS
THE NLP’S 2025-26 REVIEW: SOUTHERN LEAGUE CENTRAL AUGUST BISHOP’S Stortford, back in the Southern Premier Central for a second season following...
Liam lucks in to lure in Lawson
KETTERING Town boss Liam McDonald has beaten off stiff competition to snap up former Northampton Town and Yeovil Town forward Lawson D’Ath. D’Ath,...
Kettering Town FC World Cup fan zone is officially open
Excitement is building in Kettering as the official England World Cup Fan Zone at Kettering Town Football Club opens its doors ahead of England's...
Kettering Town FC World Cup England fan zone officially opens
Excitement is building in Kettering as the official England World Cup Fan Zone at Kettering Town Football Club opens its doors ahead of England's...
Poppies beat off competition to seal signing of former Cobblers attacker D’Ath
Kettering Town have further strengthened their squad with the signing of former Northampton Town and MK Dons attacker Lawson D'Ath.
Kettering Town turn to Leak to shore up backline for the new season
Kettering Town have strengthened their backline ahead of the new Pitching-In Southern League Premier Central season with the signing of former...
McDonald believes there's 'more to come' as goal machine Panter commits to Poppies
Kettering Town boss Liam McDonald believes there 'is even more to come' from Eddie Panter after the exciting striker put pen to paper on a new deal...
World Cup England fan zone plans unveiled at Kettering Town Football Club
A new England-themed fan zone, based at Kettering Town Football Club, is set to bring a vibrant, festival-style experience to supporters during the...
BRAD’S SIGHTS SET ON POPPIES POWER
By Peter Short FORMER defender Brad Piercewright is determined to become the next owner of Kettering Town – and wants to take the club into the...
Double blow for Kettering Town as influential duo depart Latimer Park
Club captain George Forsyth and midfielder Andi Thanoj both said goodbye to the Poppies on Thursday evening, paving the way for new blood as Liam...
'Support Poppies' plea from consortium looking to take control at Kettering Town
A new statement penned by the consortium wishing to take over the reins at Kettering Town is urging fans to remain respectful towards current owner...
Kettering Town announce club has signed 50-year lease on Latimer Park home
"This is a landmark moment and one we should all celebrate together."
Kettering Town's potential new owner Piercewright lays down his challenge to Akhtar
"The purpose of tonight is to provoke a reaction.”