Dejected Lavery says Kettering Town ‘threw the game away’ as they crash to play-off final defeat
Gutted boss Richard Lavery believes his Kettering Town team 'threw away' their Pitching-In Southern League Premier Central play-off final on Monday.
Telford boss Wilkin backs Poppies to ‘rise stronger’ from the ashes of play-off failure
Triumphant AFC Telford United boss Kevin Wilkin believes Kettering Town ‘will rise stronger’ from their play-off final heartbreak.
Play-off final horror show for Kettering Town as they miss out on promotion
Kettering Town fans watched in horror as three goals in the final 20 minutes torpedoed their promotion ambitions - eventually losing 4-2 to AFC...
AFC Telford United investor Chris Ball: Greatest day of my life as fan
Minority stakeholder Chris Ball declared AFC Telford United's 4-2 play-off victory at Kettering Town as the best day of his life as a supporter.
AFC Telford United investor Chris Ball: Great day of my life as fan
Minority stakeholder Chris Ball declared AFC Telford United's 4-2 play-off victory at Kettering Town as the best day of his life as a supporter.
In pictures: see jubilant Telford AFC fans at a packed Latimer Park watch as their team win promotion
Jubilant Telford fans had packed the away stand at Kettering Town FC to watch as their team won the play off to secure a place in the
Watch the moment AFC Telford secure their return to the National Northern League
AFC Telford have returned to the National Northern League following a win against Kettering Town on Monday.
Play-off final - Kettering 2 AFC Telford United 4: Bucks promoted on magical day
AFC Telford United won promotion in magical star with an unforgettable 4-2 comeback play-off final victory at Kettering Town.
Play-off misery for Poppies as second-half surge sees Telford United grab glory
Kettering Town suffered a second-half collapse as their promotion dream was quashed at Latimer Park on Monday.
BIG-MATCH PREVIEW: Poppies boss Lavery expecting tough Telford test in play-off final
Boss Richard Lavery insists he and his Kettering Town players will not underestimate the challenge they face against rivals AFC Telford United in...
AFC Telford preview: Day of destiny is here for Bucks
Kevin Wilkin believes AFC Telford United have proven they have what it takes to topple Kettering Town in Monday afternoon's Southern Central...
PLAY-OFF FINAL | ONE MORE MEMORY FOR KETTERING TOWN
Lewis White is looking to end a memorable season on a high
Shootout too much for boss Lavery to take as Poppies clinch final place
Richard Lavery admitted he couldn't watch as Kettering Town played out their penalty shootout with Harborough Town in the Pitching-In Southern...
Harborough Town boss Austin full of pride despite play-off heartbreak at Kettering Town
Harborough Town suffered penalty shootout agony as they lost their Pitching-In Southern League Premier Central play-off semi-final at Kettering...
Poppies rediscover form and hold their nerve to set up final chance
Kettering Town did it the hard way, taking it the full distance to beat Harborough Town 4-3 in a penalty shoot out to advance to the Pitching-In...
IN PICTURES: Poppies on the spot as they secure dramatic shootout win over Harborough
Kettering Town will host AFC Telford United in the Pitching-In Southern League Premier Central play-off final on Monday after a dramatic penalty...
BIG MATCH PREVIEW: Austin says 'underdogs' Harborough will be ready for Poppies test
Boss Mitch Austin has warned his Harborough Town players they will be walking into the 'lions’ den' when they take on Kettering Town in the...
Lavery insists Poppies will be ready for play-off challenge against Harborough Town
Richard Lavery insists he and his Kettering Town players are relishing the challenge of competing for promotion via the Pitching-In Southern League...
Lavery congratulates champions Bedford Town as Poppies fall short and head into play-offs
Kettering Town boss Richard Lavery offered his congratulations to rivals Bedford Town after they secured the Pitching-In Southern League Premier...
Kettering Town have to settle for play-offs as Bedford Town secure title glory
Kettering Town suffered final day agony on Saturday and will have to settle for a place in the Pitching-In Southern League Premier Central play-offs.
KETTERING TOWN | DRAMA AWAITS
The battle for the Premier Central title goes down to the wire
Lavery ‘feeling lucky’ as Kettering Town face title D-Day against Banbury United at Latimer Park
Boss Richard Lavery says he is 'feeling lucky' ahead of Kettering Town's final-day clash with Banbury United at Latimer Park on Saturday (ko 3pm).
Title race goes to the wire as Edwards strike secures crucial win for Poppies at Biggleswade
Kettering Town did what they had to in Bedfordshire and won by a single goal against Biggleswade Town on Easter Monday, to keep their hopes of...
Loza strike keeps Poppies in the title frame as they squeeze past Royston Town
Kettering Town are doing all they can to stay in touch with leaders Bedford Town, picking up the three points with a dour 1-0 victory against...
Lavery expecting race to ‘go to the wire’ as Poppies gear up for crunch title clashes
Kettering Town boss Richard Lavery is backing his team to stay in the Pitching-In Southern League Premier Central title mix right 'to the wire' as...
It’s all about finding ‘the right permutation’ as Kettering strive to reclaim swagger in title run-in
Boss Richard Lavery admits he has to 'find the right permutation' to ensure Kettering Town's promotion dream doesn't turn into a nightmare in the...
Manager Lavery looking to Loza to prove attacking spark for shot-shy Kettering Town
Richard Lavery is hoping new signing Jamar Loza will provide the attacking spark his team desperately needs in the Pitching-In Southern League...
Boss Lavery left 'fuming' as Kettering are denied crucial win at the death
Boss Richard Lavery was left 'fuming' at the amount of stoppage time played as Kettering Town suffered last-gasp heartbreak at Stamford on Saturday.
Cooke’s late, late show delivers damaging title blow to faltering Kettering Town
Kettering Town's title hopes took a serious blow at the weekend after conceding a 99th minute equaliser to draw 1-1 at Stamford in the Pitching-In...
Celtic cult hero who won two league titles is now playing in EIGHTH TIER after joining 15th club of career
THERE aren’t too many members of Celtic’s 2011/12 title-winning team still playing.
But the man who fired the Hoops to that championship is...
Late leveller for Stamford AFC in front of a bumper crowd, high drama for Bourne Town and their title rivals, a stroll for Spalding United, crucial win for Yaxley and an impressive success for Whittlesey Athletic
Stamford AFC snatched a last-gasp draw in their big Southern Premier Division Central clash with Kettering Town at the Zeeco Stadium on Saturday.
Title-chasing Kettering Town swoop to sign former Norwich City striker Jamar Loza
Kettering Town have completed another hectic week in the transfer market, signing striker Jamar Loza from Leiston in a bid to solve their recent...
Stamford AFC will have to buck a season-long trend to beat Kettering Town, plus big games for Spalding United, Bourne Town and Yaxley
Stamford AFC will have to buck a season-long trend if they are to claim a big Southern Premier Division scalp at the Zeeco Stadium on Saturday.
Kettering Town boss Lavery believes thrilling title race is going down to the wire
Kettering Town boss Richard Lavery believes the Pitching-In Southern League Premier Central title race is going to go down to the wire.
Relief for boss Lavery as Poppies leave it late to rescue precious point
Richard Lavery was a relieved man after Kai Fifield's last-gasp strike rescued a point for Kettering Town in their big top-of-the-table clash with...
Fifield late show rescues a crucial point for title-chasing Kettering Town
AFC Telford will rue missed chances as Kettering Town fans celebrated a 1-1 draw like a barnstorming win after Kai Fifield struck in the 93rd...
AFC Telford reaction: “To lose out on three points right at the death there is disappointing for us, but the lads have done fantastic"
Disappointed but proud was how AFC Telford boss Kevin Wilkin reflected on his side's 1-1 draw at title rivals Kettering Town.
Dan Osbourne is all smiles as he attends charity football match after split from Jacqueline Jossa
DAN Osbourne looked cheerful as he attended a charity football match after his split from Jacqueline Jossa.
The Towie star, 33, and EastEnders...
Big-match preview: AFC Telford only focused on the win in huge clash at Kettering Town
Kevin Wilkin has vowed to adopt a win at all costs mentality in AFC Telford United’s ‘massive game’ against Kettering Town tomorrow.
AFC Telford plan to keep league leaders Kettering Town guessing in mammoth clash
Kevin Wilkin has suggested that AFC Telford United could change formation for their top-of-the-table clash with Kettering Town this weekend.
Forde and Akhtar explain details of Noel-Williams’ Poppies departure
Kettering Town owner George Akhtar and director of football Fabian Forde have lifted the lid on the details of Isiah Noel-Williams' shock departure...
Alvechurch win ‘just what the doctor ordered’ as Poppies return to the top
Boss Richard Lavery admitted Kettering Town's hard-fought 1-0 win at Alvechurch on Tuesday night was 'just what the doctor orderered'.
Miller the returning hero as Kettering Town sink Alvechurch to go top of the pile
Luca Miller returned from his loan spell from St Ives to make the impact as Kettering Town held on for a 1-0 victory at Alvechurch on Tuesday night...
Dan Osborne’s tanning shop runs into difficulties as star ditches wedding ring after Jac Jossa split
LOVE split star Dan Osborne’s latest business venture has run into difficulties, the Sun can reveal.
The ex-Towie star last June proudly got the...
Chances running out for Kettering Town as they drop more points in goalless draw at struggling Lowestoft Town
Kettering Town have slipped to fourth in the Pitching-In Southern League Premier Central following their 0-0 draw at relegation-threatened...
Lavery says Poppies 'will stick in there' as they gear up for 'twists and turns' of title race
Richard Lavery insists he and his players 'will stick in there' amidst 'the twists and turns' as Kettering Town gear up for the nine games that...
Matlock delight as they snap up 'one of the most exciting talents outside of the EFL' in Isiah Noel-Williams
Matlock Town have announced the signing of Kettering Town's Isiah Noel-Williams for an undisclosed fee, labelling the attacking midfielder 'one of...
Big blow for Kettering Town as star man Isiah Noel-Willams departs Latimer Park
Kettering Town have announced the departure of star attacking midfielder Isiah Noel-Williams 'with immediate effect'.
Boss Lavery admits Poppies 'threw it away' as St Ives strike late at the double
Richard Lavery was left bitterly disappointed as a late collapse saw Kettering Town lose 3-2 to St Ives and miss the chance to go top of the...
Poppies blow big chance to take control of title race as St Ives clinch late victory
Kettering Town blew another chance to go top of the tree after falling to a 3-2 defeat to mid-table St Ives Town in front of a bumper home crowd,...
Ives get massive win against Kettering!
Kettering Town v St Ives Town Pitching-In Southern League Premier Central 08-03-2025 Ives took a massive step towards safety and the prospect of...
Noel-Williams at the double as Kettering Town see off Leiston to boost title hopes
Kettering Town left Suffolk with all three points on Saturday after Isiah Noel-Williams' two goals secured victory against fellow high-flyers...
Loan Watch: Tuesday, 25th February 2025
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...
Lavery 'happy with a point' as injury-hit Kettering Town draw a blank against title rivals Halesowen
Boss Richard Lavery insisted he was pleased to come away with a point after Kettering Town drew 0-0 with title rivals Halesowen Town at Latimer...
Frustration for Poppies as they slip to fourth after Halesowen stalemate
On a night where the planets aligned, Kettering Town couldn't find their mojo against fellow promotion chasers Halesowen Town and played out a...
Boss Lavery eyes changes as Kettering Town gear up for Halesowen test
Boss Richard Lavery could be set to ring the changes to the Kettering Town starting line-up for Tuesday night's big Pitching-In Southern League...
Andrade’s double sees off Poppies
BEDFORD TOWN 3 KETTERING TOWN 1 By Roger Worsley BEDFORD stayed top of the division, winning a thrilling game at […]
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Boss Lavery bemoans shocking start as Poppies slump to defeat at title rivals Bedford Town
Kettering Town boss Richard Lavery was left to bemoan his side's slack defending and poor finishing as they missed the chance to regain top spot in...
Back-on-track Kettering Town targeting top spot in Bedford Town blockbuster
Kettering Town will reclaim top spot in the Pitching-In Southern League Premier Central if they can beat Bedford Town in a blockbuster battle...
Boss Lavery delighted as Poppies show their quality in Stourbridge victory
Delighted boss Richard Lavery reiterated his belief Kettering Town have 'the best squad in the league' after they secured a 3-1 win at play-off...
Kettering Town on the up as they secure confident victory at Stourbridge
Kettering Town looked close to their best with a comprehensive 3-1 victory on the road against a tricky Stourbridge side in the Pitching-In...
Lavery delight as he adds two midfielders to squad ahead of Stourbridge trip
Kettering Town boss Richard Lavery has spoken of his delight at the signing of attacking midfield duo Kyle Storer and Sam McLintock.
Boss Lavery always had faith Kettering Town would recover from 'bad six weeks'
Richard Lavery says he always believed Kettering Town would fight their way out of their recent slump in form - even if a section of the club's...
Former Sheffield Wednesday favourite leaves club after just four months after joining
Former Sheffield Wednesday striker, Gary Hooper, is a free agent once again after leaving Kettering Town.
Boss Lavery delighted as Kettering Town get back on track with comfortable win
Richard Lavery was delighted with his team's performance as they returned to winning ways with a comfortable 3-0 win over struggling Barwell at...
Relief for Kettering Town as they cruise to welcome victory against struggling Barwell
Kettering Town stopped the rot with a straight forward 3-0 win over Barwell in the Pitching-In Southern League Central on Saturday - condemning...
Celtic title hero leaves seventh tier outfit after only four months as he eyes TENTH club since quitting Hoops
HE was a prolific striker for Celtic and fired the Hoops to title glory.
Now, this former Parkhead hero is on the lookout for a TENTH club since...
BELIEF BACK AS POPPIES POP THEIR POOR RUN
By Peter Short KETTERING TN 3 BARWELL 0 KETTERING Town stopped their rot with a straightforward win and in the […]
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Poppies boss Lavery wants to 'get smiles back on people's faces' as struggling Barwell come to town
Kettering Town boss Richard Lavery says he is desperate to 'get some smiles back on people's faces' with a much-needed win over struggling Barwell...
Poppies boss Lavery wants to 'get smiles back people's faces' as struggling Barwell come to town
Kettering Town boss Richard Lavery says he is desperate to 'get some smiles back on people's faces' with a much-needed win over struggling Barwell...
Boss Lavery bemoans lack of attacking confidence as struggling Poppes slump again
Boss Richard Lavery has admitted Kettering Town's poor run of form is down to a lack of attacking confidence.
Out-of-sorts Poppies’ woes on the road continue as they slip to Banbury defeat
Kettering Town put in another abject away performance on Tuesday night, falling to a 1-0 defeat against Banbury United in the Pitching-In Southern...
Pennant the last-gasp hero as Kettering Town secure smash-and-grab win at Sudbury
Kettering Town avoided a fourth straight league game without a win thanks to a 96th-minute smash and grab victory at AFC Sudbury in the Pitching-In...
Frustration for Poppies as Alvechurch clash is called off due to waterlogged pitch
Kettering Town's Pitching-In Southern League Premier Central clash at Alvechurch on Tuesday night has been postponed.
Lavery says ‘something has got to change’ as Poppies slump goes on
Boss Richard Lavery admits 'something has got to change' after watching his Kettering Town side slump to a third defeat in a row on Saturday to...
Bromsgrove Sporting end Kettering's home league unbeaten run
BROMSGROVE Sporting brought Kettering Town's unbeaten home league run to an end with a 2-1 victory.
Alarm bells ringing as fast-fading Kettering slump to third straight defeat
Kettering Town's incredible downturn in form continued on Saturday, after a 2-1 defeat against Bromsgrove Sporting in the Pitching-In Southern...
TALL POPPIES CUT DOWN
By Peter Short KETTERING TOWN 1 BROMSGROVE SP 2 BROMSGROVE’S excellent run of form continues after a win over high-flyers […]
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Kettering Town FC looking for young players to sign up for 'brilliant opportunity' with education programme starting this September
Exciting as a career in football might seem, it’s never a bad idea to have something to fall back on and the education programme at Kettering Town...
Lavery keeping his cool despite another damaging setback for Kettering Town
Kettering Town boss Richard Lavery admitted he isn’t happy at his side's inability to perform on artificial surfaces, but remains buoyant despite a...
Poppies' slow start to 2025 continues as Redditch secure comeback win
Kettering Town's poor start to 2025 continued as hosts Redditch came from behind to inflict a 3-2 defeat last weekend.