BOSS LIAM GETS FIRST WIN
QUORN 0 KETTERING TOWN 2 By James Kendrick KETTERING Town got their first league win under new manager Liam McDonald with an away win at Quorn. The...
MACCA AIMS TO PICK UP POPPIES
By Jon Couch BELIEF: Liam McDonald LIAM McDonald says it’s not too late to lead Kettering Town on a title charge. The former Rushall Olympic and...
Kettering Town v St Ives Town-Match Report
Pitching-In Southern League Premier Central 01-11-2025 Written by Nigel Howlett A solid defensive performance from Ives ensured that they prevented...
Ex-Premier League bad boy - who was convicted of armed robbery at 15 and has been in jail twice - joins eighth tier side in bid to continue football career
The 34-year-old forward will represent the 10th club of his career with the move to the Northern Premier League Division One side confirmed just...
Nile Ranger signs for new club
Earlier this week it was announced that Nile Ranger had parted ways with his latest club. Kettering Town releasing an official statement (see...
Ex-Premier League bad boy - who was convicted of armed robbery at 15 and has been in jail twice - hints at problems behind the scenes after leaving seventh-tier side
A former Premier League bad boy has left non-league side Kettering Town and hinted at problems behind the scenes. The forward has been in jail twice.
High-flying Church march on with win over Kettering
SUBSTITUTES provided the key for Alvechurch to finish off fellow high-fliers Kettering Town 2-0 after an enthralling encounter.
Burton Park Wanderers in race to find a new ground
Officials at Burton Park Wanderers believe they have been left scrambling to find a new venue to play home matches, after Kettering Town told them...
'You will be missed' - Poppies owner pays tribute to Ranger as striker exits
Kettering Town owner George Akhtar has hailed Nile Ranger after the striker’s departure by mutual consent was confirmed on Sunday.
Boss Bircham delighted as striker Lobjoit leaves Poppies to go back to Bedford Town
Bedford Town boss Lee Bircham has spoken of his delight at Leon Lobjoit's return to the New Eyrie from Kettering Town.
St Ives Town v Kettering Town-Match Report
Isuzu FA Trophy Third Qualifying Round-04-10-2025 The FA Trophy made its return to the Quattro-Tech Westwood Road on Saturday afternoon with the...
Big concerns at Latimer Park as shot-shy Poppies limp to St Ives defeat in FA Trophy
Kettering Town fans can now ‘concentrate on the league’ after seeing their side limp out of the Isuzu FA Trophy in a 1-0 defeat against St Ives...
Hollyhead criticises attacking players as Kettering Town crash out of FA Trophy
Boss Simon Hollyhead could not hide his frustration and disappointment with his attacking players after Kettering Town crashed out of the FA Trophy...
St Ives Town vs Kettering Town-Match Preview
Location: Quattro-Tech Westwood Road Date: 04/10/25 Following Ives’ 1-1 draw with Bishop’s Stortford last weekend, attention turns to the FA Trophy...
Kettering Town Match Programme
Our Matchday Programme for Saturday’s FA Trophy clash with Kettering Town is now available to access!
Latimer Park agony as Poppies throw away late lead against 10-man Stamford
Seven minutes into stoppage time, 10 man Stamford pounced on a last-gasp chance to secure a 1-1 draw against Kettering Town in the Pitching In...
Hollyhead frustrated as shot-shy Kettering pay 'heavy price' with Stamford delivering late hammer blow
Frustrated boss Simon Hollyhead admitted his Kettering Town paid 'a heavy price' for not being ruthless in front of goal as they conceded a...
Excellent results for the 10 men of Stamford AFC and Spalding United, decent point for Deeping Rangers
Stamford AFC claimed a morale-boosting point in their Southern Premier Division Central game at Kettering Town on Tuesday night.
Hollyhead hails Poppies' 'breathtaking' second-half as Stortford are swept aside
Simon Hollyhead labelled his Kettering Town team's second-half performance in Saturday's 3-1 win over Bishop's Stortford as being 'breathtaking'.
Supersub Powell the difference as Poppies fight back to sink Bishop's Stortford
Kettering Town jumped up to second in the Pitching-In Southern League Premier Central, after putting in an excellent second half performance to...
'I'm an ex-Premier League striker but ended up in prison – I spent 23 hours a day in my cell'
Nile Ranger was once a highly-rated prospect at Newcastle United, but his career spiralled out of control due to a number of off-field incidents,...
Hollyhead accepts Kettering Town 'not good enough' as they crash out of FA Cup
Downbeat Kettering Town boss Simon Hollyhead accepted his team's performance 'wasn't good enough' as they crashed out of the FA Cup with a 2-1...
FA Cup calamity for 'dreadful' Kettering Town as they crash out at Quorn
Kettering Town limped out early of this year's Emirates FA Cup at the second qualfiying round stage after putting in another dreadful display to...
Hollyhead blasts 'unacceptable' and 'unforgivable' Poppies collapse in defeat to Spalding
Kettering Town boss Simon Hollyhead branded his side's collapse in Tuesday night's 4-2 home defeat to Spalding United as being 'unacceptable' and...
Horror show at Latimer Park as Poppies throw away 2-0 lead to lose to Spalding
An eight-minute Bart Cyculski hat-trick sunk Kettering Town to complete an emphatic turn around at Latimer Park, as the Poppies threw away a 2-0...
Bart blasts Spalding up to second after big comeback at Kettering, Stamford agonisingly close to first win, cup joy for Deeping, but Peterborough Sports beaten again
Centre-forward Bart Cybulski hit a first-half hat-trick as Spalding United shot up to second place in the Southern Premier Division Central with a...
Hollyhead unhappy as Kettering miss chance to go top as they are held by Worcester
Kettering Town boss Simon Hollyhead was 'very disappointed' with his team's performance as they toiled to a 1-1 draw at newly-promoted Worcester...
Kettering Town way off the pace as they are held to a draw at Worcester City
Kettering Town put in arguably their worst performance of the season as they were held to a lacklustre 1-1 draw at Worcester City in the...
'Leon loves to score goals' - Lobjoit hat-trick helps Poppies book FA Cup clash with Quorn
Manager Simon Hollyhead described Kettering Town’s 4-1 victory over Long Eaton United in the Emirates FA Cup last Saturday as 'compelling'.
Boss Hollyhead wants Poppies to get back to winning ways as they hit FA Cup trail
Kettering Town will be aiming to bounce back from their first defeat of the season when they go to Long Eaton United in the FA Cup first...
Happy Harborough boss Austin declares Bees 'worthy winners' of Kettering Town derby date
Harborough Town boss Mitch Austin felt his team were 'worthy winners' against Kettering Town at Latimer Park on Bank Holiday Monday.
‘Irritated’ boss Hollyhead says Kettering Town will learn from Harborough Town setback
Boss Simon Hollyhead admitted he was 'irritated' to lose 1-0 to Harbrough Town at Latimer Park on Monday - but insists his Kettering Town team will...
Day to forget on and off the pitch as Kettering Town are beaten by the Bees
It was a desperate afternoon on and off the pitch for Kettering Town as a 1-0 defeat to local rivals Harborough Town was marred by a lengthy...
On-song Kettering Town show their Real class to see off rivals Bedford
It's now four wins from four as Kettering Town maintained their 100 per cent start to the season with a comprehensive 2-0 victory at Real Bedford...
Poppies maintain 100 per cent start, but losses for Steelmen, Diamonds and Doughboys
Kettering Town maintained their 100 per cent start to the Pitching-In Southern League Premier Central season with an excellent 2-0 win at Real...
Hollyhead excited as Poppies clinch signing of former Rangers and Hibernian winger Barker
Simon Hollyhead has spoken of his delight at Kettering Town's capture of former Rangers winger Brandon Barker.
Poppies and Steelmen both handed testing ties in the FA Cup
Kettering Town have been handed a tricky trip to Long Eaton United in the first qualifying round of the FA Cup.
Poppies boss Hollyhead delighted by win against Barwell but frustrated by ‘below par’ performance
Boss Simon Hollyhead was delighted with the result if not the performance of his Kettering Town players after their hard-fought 2-1 Pitching-In...
Glennon strikes as Poppies battle back to beat disruptive Barwell
Two second-half goals in the space of just six minutes turned the game around for Kettering Town, who showed renewed steel to beat Barwell 2-1 in...
Hollyhead happy but not getting carried away after Kettering Town's 100 per cent start
Simon Hollyhead was a very happy man after seeing his Kettering Town team make it two wins out of two with a comprehensive 3-0 victory over Leiston...
It's from two from two for Poppies as they ease past Leiston at Latimer Park!
Kettering Town made no mistakes in front of a huge crowd at Latimer Park on Tuesday night as they comfortably beat Leiston 3-0 in the Pitching-In...
Bad news for Poppies as goalkeeper Paul White suffers fractured wrist
Kettering Town goalkeeper Paul White is facing a spell on the sidelines after he suffered a fractured wrist in the closing stages of Saturday's 4-3...
Boss Hollyhead feels Poppies deserved dramatic opening day victory
His team may have left it very, very late, but boss Simon Hollyhead felt Kettering Town deserved their thrilling 4-3 win at Royston Town on Saturday.
Last-gasp Oppong strike downs Crows as Poppies get season off to winning start
Kettering Town left it very late, needing a 109th minute winner from Eddie Oppong to snatch a 4-3 victory against Royston Town on the opening day...
Oppong the last-gasp Poppies hero, Steelmen win, draws for Diamonds and Doughboys
Eddy Oppong scored a dramatic last-gasp goal as Kettering Town claimed a 4-3 victory at Royston Town to get their Pitching-In Southern League...
Ranger returns to Kettering Town, but bad break for summer signing Fatadjo
Nile Ranger is back at Kettering Town.
BOSS BLAND BACK
FORMER Grantham Town manager Louis Bland has returned to join the Gingerbreads’ management team – and he’s brought a new star striker with him....
Poppies boss Hollyhead looking forward to home comforts against Basingstoke
Simon Hollyhead and his Kettering Town players are looking forward to enjoying some home comfort this weekend as they take on Basingstoke on...
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...
Poppies player of the year signs for promotion rivals Harborough
Former Kettering Town midfielder Devon Kelly-Evans has signed for promotion rivals Habrorough Town.
Livewire Lobjoit ‘a serious addition’ says Poppies boss Hollyhead
Simon Hollyhead has branded prolific striker Leon Lobjoit as being 'a serious addition' to the Kettering Town squad ahead of the new Pitching-In...
Kettering Town evolving nicely says boss Hollyhead as pre-season tests get tougher
Simon Hollyhead is looking forward to seeing how his Kettering Town side shapes up as the pre-season preparations enter the final straight against...
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 ...
Hollyhead happy as Poppies show progress in Senior Cup win at Moulton
Simon Hollyhead was a happy man after seeing his new-look Kettering Town side ease past a hard-working Moulton FC in the NFA Hillier Senior Cup clash.
Lobjoit at the double to secure a comfortable cup win for Kettering Town
Three second half goals was the difference as Kettering Town went through the gears to beat Moulton at Brunting Road in the NFA Hillier Senior Cup.
Two more new faces at Poppies as they cruise past Moulton in Senior Cup clash
Kettering Town have added two more new signings to their squad in the shape of defenders Levi Andoh and Shane Flynn.
Poppies kick off the new season with road trip to Royston
Kettering Town have been handed a trip to Royston Town on the opening day of the Pitching-In Southern League Premier Central campaign on August 9.
Moulton targeting early giant-killing against Kettering Town as Chenecks shatter Diamonds
Moulton will be aiming to create a very early-season upset on Saturday when they host Kettering Town in the first round of the NFA Hillier Senior...
Three more sign on at Kettering Town as they prepare for Moulton cup clash
Boss Simon Hollyhead has added three further new signings to his squad ahead of Kettering Town's opening competitive fixture of the season at...
Winning start to pre-season for the Poppies
Kettering Town got their pre-season preparations started with a routine 4-0 win at Huntingdon Town last Saturday.
Ambitious new boss Hollyhead is ready for ‘really exciting’ challenge at Kettering Town
With pre-season now well underway, and the first friendly of the summer being played this weekend, what can Kettering Town fans expect over the...
BIG INTERVIEW: New Kettering Town boss Hollyhead is excited to be getting down to work at a 'proper football club'
It's not unfair to say that the appointment of Simon Hollyhead three weeks ago raised a number of eyebrows amongst the Latimer Park faithful.
Key midfielder York commits his future to Kettering Town
Wes York has signed a new contract to stay at Kettering Town.
Poppies top scorer Edwards departs Latimer Park as he signs for Hednesford Town
Jonny Edwards has left Kettering Town to join Hednesford Town for 'an undisclosed fee'.
Diamonds boost attacking options with signing of former Poppies forward Mellors-Blair
AFC Rushden & Diamonds have added more attacking flair to their squad ahead of the new Pitching-In Northern Premier League Midlands Division season...
Kettering boss Hollyhead makes second swoop on Puritans as he signs winger Stanley
New Kettering Town boss Simon Hollyhead has made his second raid on former club Banbury United to sign winger Connor Stanley.
Homegrown FA Cup hero Luca Miller quits Poppies for Peterborough Sports
Homegrown FA Cup hero Luca Miller has left Kettering Town and signed for Peterborough Sports.
Forsyth delighted to be reunited with ‘top notch’ boss Hollyhead at Poppies
George Forsyth has offered up a huge seal of approval to new Kettering Town manager Simon Hollyhead.
Defender Forsyth delighted to be back at Kettering Town again
New Poppies boss Simon Hollyhead is showing his signing influence within a week of starting the job by signing no-nonsense defender George Forsyth...
Goal machine Leon Lobjoit makes Poppies switch from title winners Bedford Town
Kettering Town have bolstered their attacking options by snapping up non-League goal machine Leon Lobjoit.
Setchell happy as Steelmen swoop to sign former Kettering Town striker Lewthwaite
Gary Setchell's Corby Town squad restructuring ahead of the new Pitching-In Northern Premier League Midlands Division season continues apace.
New man Hollyhead hails ex-boss Lavery for putting Poppies 'back on the map'
New Poppies boss Simon Hollyhead has praised predecessor Richard Lavery for putting Kettering Town ‘back on the map'.
Wings sign experienced full-back Luke O’Neill
Welling United are delighted to confirm the arrival of experienced full-back Luke O’Neill. The 33-year old began his career as a youngster at...
Hollyhead ‘excited’ after he beats off ‘unbelievable candidates’ to land Poppies job
Simon Hollyhead says he is 'excited' at the prospect of being the new manager of Kettering Town.
BREAKING: Simon Hollyhead is named new boss at Kettering Town
Simon Hollyhead is the new manager of Kettering Town.
"They're definitely memories for life" - Luke Rowe on AFC Telford promotion
Luke Rowe says AFC Telford United’s promotion winners have created ‘memories for life’ with their play-off final success against Kettering Town.
Kettering Town confident they will name new boss in the next seven days
Kettering Town could have a new manager in place as early as next week.
CCTV images released after Northampton and Kettering fans involved in violent disorder ahead of FA Cup clash
CCTV images have been released by police after Northampton Town and Kettering Town fans were involved in violent disorder, ahead of the local derby...
Title winning goalkeeper Paul White makes his Kettering Town return
Kettering Town have moved quickly to replace the departing Dan Jezeph with the signing of experienced goalkeeper Paul White.
Promotion is priority for Poppies
Kettering Town’s next manager will be expected to win an “immediate” promotion to the National League.
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Goalkeeper Jezeph announces he's leaving Kettering Town in wake of boss Lavery's departure
"Circumstances change both personally and morally, and I have to stand by those that stood by me"
FAN FILE | ANDREW GROOM KETTERING TOWN
We get the supporters' view of the 2024/25 season
Kettering Town in a rush to find ‘proven’ manager to replace Richard Lavery
Kettering Town are aiming to have Richard Lavery's successor as first team boss in place at Latimer Park within a matter of weeks.
BREAKING: Boss Richard Lavery leaves Kettering Town ‘by mutual consent’
Richard Lavery’s has left his role as Kettering Town manager.
A season of ups, downs and ultimate disappointment... Kettering Town picture special
It is said that a picture tells a 1,000 words - well, it will take a lot images to tell the tale of Kettering Town's action-packed season in 2024/25!
Striker Nile Ranger says his time at Kettering Town has 'come to an end'
Nile Ranger has announced he has played his final game for Kettering Town.