It's crunch time for Poppies as they bid to keep play-off hopes in their own hands
Kettering Town are facing a crunch run of three home games in the space of eight days as they bid for a Pitching-In Southern League Premier...
Angry McDonald blasts Poppies for ‘worst performance’ in Stratford loss
Boss Liam McDonald was struggling to contain his anger after watching his Kettering Town side slump to a 2-0 defeat at mid-table Stratford Town on...
Loan Watch: Monday, 6th April 2026
There are a handful of Saddlers currently out on loan, with players from the academy and first-team looking to impress and potentially force their...
Poppies' run comes to an end and they drop out of play-off places after defeat at Stratford Town
Kettering Town’s play-off push came to a shuddering halt on Bank Holiday Monday as host Stratford Town strolled to a 2-0 victory in the Pitching-In...
In-form Poppies the team to fear as they head to Stratford Town
Kettering Town travel to Stratford Town on Easter Monday with boss Liam McDonald believing his team is currently the one to 'fear' in the...
McDonald's pride in Poppies as Real Bedford are swept aside at Latimer Park
Liam McDonald was bursting with pride after seeing his Kettering Town team maintain their play-off charge with a 2-1 win over third-placed Real...
POPPIES POWER ONWARDS
KETTERING TOWN 2 REAL BEDFORD 1 By Peter Short PLAY-OFF chasing Kettering Town showed that they are the Real deal, continuing their impressive form...
Poppies prove they are the real play-off deal as Panter strike sinks Real Bedford
Kettering Town showed that they are the real deal, continuing their impressive form with a 2-1 win over visitors Real Bedford in the Pitching-In...
Poppies now have to handle being 'the hunted' ahead of Easter double header
Liam McDonald knows his Kettering Town team have now become ‘the hunted’ ahead of their huge clash with fellow play-off hopefuls Real Bedford at...
McDonald satisified with victory as Poppies hit top five with win at Barwell
Liam McDonald was delighted to see his Kettering Town team jump into the play-off places with a 5-2 win at struggling Barwell on Saturday - but...
It’s five goals and three points for Poppies who are blooming at the right time
Five star Kettering Town jumped into the play-off places after a thumping 5-2 victory at Barwell in the Pitching-In Southern League Premier Central.
Kettering Town pay tribute to former player-manager Geoff Vowden
Kettering Town has paid tribute to the club’s former player and manager Geoff Vowden, who died this week aged 84.
Kettering pay tribute to former player-manager Geoff Vowden
Kettering Town has paid tribute to the club’s former player and manager Geoff Vowden, who died this week aged 84.
Banbury United and Kettering Town draw at Latimer Park
Banbury United and Kettering Town played to a goalless draw amid challenging conditions.
McDonald warns Poppies against getting 'carried away' as they close in on play-offs
Boss Liam McDonald is urging his Kettering Town players to ensure they ‘don’t get carried away’ as they close in on the Pitching-In Southern League...
Forsyth rues missed opportunity as Banbury frustrate play-off chasing Poppies
Skipper George Forsyth spoke of his ‘disappointment’ as Kettering Town missed the chance to move into the Pitching-In Southern League Premier...
Poppies pay the penalty as chance to hit the top five is missed in Banbury draw
Kettering Town missed the chance to climb into the play-off positions after a goalless draw in horrendous conditions against Banbury United in the...
McDonald says Poppies 'buzzing' as crucial win over Quorn enhances play-off bid
Liam McDonald says his Kettering Town players 'are buzzing' after Saturday's huge 3-1 win over play-off rivals Quorn at Latimer Park - but played...
McDonald syas Poppies 'buzzing' as crucial win over Quorn enhances play-off bid
Liam McDonald says his Kettering Town players 'are buzzing' after Saturday's huge 3-1 win over play-off rivals Quorn at Latimer Park - but played...
In-form Kettering Town sink rivals Quorn to close in on the play-offs
Kettering Town put in a statement performance to run out 3-1 winners over 10-man Quorn on Saturday to keep their Pitching-In Southern League...
McDonald preparing Poppies for 'biggest game of the season' in race for play-offs
Liam McDonald is preparing his Kettering Town for their 'biggest game of the season' as they entertain play-off rivals Quorn at Latimer Park on...
McDonald hails ‘brilliant’ Kettering Town as struggling Sudbury are swatted aside
Liam McDonald hailed Kettering Town's 'brilliant' performance as they thrashed struggling AFC Sudbury 6-0 on Tuesday to move to within three points...
On-song Poppies hit six of the best to close in on promotion play-offs
Kettering Town were in emphatic form as they thrashed lowly visitors AFC Sudbury to run out 6-0 winners in the Pitching-In Southern Premier...
McDonald warns Poppies against complacency as they target quickfire win double over Sudbury
Liam McDonald insists Kettering Town will be taking nothing for granted as they face a quickfire rematch with relegation-haunted AFC Sudbury at...
Boss McDonald delighted as Poppies 'relax' to secure crucial win at AFC Sudbury
Boss Liam McDonald was delighted with Kettering Town's seond-half performance as they thumped struggling AFC Sudbury 4-1 on Saturday to boost their...
Late flurry secures big win for Kettering Town at AFC Sudbury
Kettering Town were made to work hard for the win in Suffolk before scoring three late goals to win 4-1 at AFC Sudbury in the Pitching-In Southern...
SUDBURY SO NEARLY HOLD OUT FOR A FINE POINT
AFC SUDBURY 1 KETTERING TOWN 4 By Peter Short KETTERING were made to work hard for the win as a wall of yellow repelled a number of second-half...
Poppies ‘haven’t got time to be tired’ as they head to struggling AFC Sudbury
Boss Liam McDonald accepts that Kettering Town's intense fixture list is affecting his players, but he has told them they 'haven't got time to be...
Owner Akhtar admits plastic could be fantastic for Kettering Town in the future
George Akhtar has revealed Kettering Town are seriously 'exploring' the possibility of the club installing an artificial playing surface at Latimer...
Misfiring Kettering Town miss big chance to close in on the play-offs
A clueless Kettering Town simply didn't have any answers as they were outmuscled in a 2-0 defeat to an Alvechurch side that simply wanted the win...
McDonald admits 'edgy' Poppies have to 'reset' after disappointing defeat to Alvechurch
Liam McDonald admitted his Kettering Town team was 'edgy' in their disappointing 2-0 home defeat at the hands of relegation-threatened Alvechurch...
Bromsgrove boss Flowers' fury as 'horrendous' goal gifts Kettering Town victory
Bromsgrove Sporting manager Tim Flowers was left irritated after watching his side fail to take their chances at Latimer Park as Kettering Town...
Bromsgrove Sporting edged out by Kettering Town
Kettering Town 1, Bromsgrove Sporting 0, at Latimer Park
Boss McDonald believes Poppies earned their late 'luck' as Sporting are edged out
Boss Liam McDonald felt Kettering Town deserved their 'little bit of luck' as they clung on for a crucial 1-0 win over struggling Bromsgrove...
Isaacson header the difference as Poppies maintain play-off push with win over Bromsgrove
Kettering Town continued their incredible run of form and made it 16 points from a possible 18 thanks to a slender 1-0 victory over relegation...
FLOWERS RUES A LATE CALL
KETTERING TOWN 1 BRIMSGROVE SP 0 By Peter Short FANS left Latimer Park with their nerves shredded as the hosts held on to a single-goal lead...
McDonald calls on Kettering Town supporters to be '12th man' in hectic home run
Boss Liam McDonald has called on the Kettering Town supporters to come out in force once again on Saturday for the Pitching-In Southern League...
Boss McDonald relieved as Kettering Town send football-starved supporters home happy
Liam McDonald was delighted to see Kettering Town make a winning return to Latimer Park with Tuesday night's 2-0 win over Stratford Town in the...
Home is so sweet for Poppies as they see off Stratford at joyous Latimer Park
Kettering Town delivered the win that home fans had waited 73 days for with a solid 2-0 victory against Stratford Town in the Pitching-In Southern...
Akhtar relieved at Latimer Park return after 'incredibly tough' time at Kettering
Owner George Akhtar has admitted Kettering Town's lengthy spell without any home fixtures has proved to be 'incredibly tough' in terms of the...
Owner Akhtar hoping covers investment plays off as Poppies prepare for home return
Kettering Town owner George Akhtar is hoping the investment in some rain covers for the Latimer Park pitch will pay dividends with Liam McDonald's...
Boss McDonald rues 'two points dropped' ahead of long-awaited return to Latimer Park
Liam McDonald admitted it felt 'like two points dropped' for Kettering Town at Stourbridge on Saturday - but the Poppies boss is pleased by the...
Two points dropped as Kettering Town let lead slip at struggling Stourbridge
It was a case of two points dropped as Kettering Town let their lead slip to draw 1-1 with Stourbridge in the Pitching-In Southern League Premier...
Loan Watch: Saturday, 28th February 2026
There are a handful of Saddlers currently out on loan, with players from the academy and first team looking to impress and potentially force their...
Non-league round-up: Kidderminster Harriers' Wembley dream over while Stourbridge fight back to claim crucial point
Boss Scott Adey-Linforth said every point will be "vital" in Stourbridge's fight for survival after their stalemate with Kettering Town.
Poppies facing a mad March as they bid to gatecrash the play-off party
Kettering Town are facing up a mad March of in the Pitching-In Southern League Premier Central.
Banbury United hope to keep momentum as they face Kettering Town
Banbury United aim to extend their impressive winning streak to six matches as they face Kettering Town at Latimer Park this Saturday.
McDonald in plea to supporters as Poppies make long-awaited return to Latimer Park
Liam McDonald has called on the Kettering Town supporters to turn out in force on Saturday when his Poppies team make their long-awaited return to...
Heartbreaking reason why ex-cop turned adult star became footballer revealed
Richard Butcher had a stellar lower league career at clubs including Kettering Town, Lincoln City, Oldham Athletic, Peterborough United and Notts...
McDonald praise for Panter as Poppies sink St Ives to secure third straight success
Liam McDonald hailed hat-trick hero Eddie Panter as Kettering Town extended their winning run to three matches with an excellent 3-1 victory at St...
St Ives Town V Kettering Town
Pitching-In Southern League Premier Central 14-02-2026 Ives came into Saturday’s fixture with Kettering Town looking for what would have been...
Panter’s top treble has Poppies standing tall
By Nigel Howlett KETTERING TOWN’S revival continued with a convincing win over an Ives side yet to register a win in 2026 – and the visitors can...
Kettering Town Matchday Programme
You can read today’s matchday programme ahead of our game against Kettering Town below!
Defender Glennon puts the Brakes on time at Kettering Town as he makes Leamington switch
Kettering Town have been dealt a massive blow with the news that defender Will Glennon has left Latimer Park to join National League North side...
Poppies keen to make up for lost time as they head to St Ives Town
Kettering Town return to action on Saturday when they make the trip to St Ives Town in the Pitching-In Southern League Premier Central (ko 3pm).
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...