Spireites begin pre-season programme this weekend

CHESTERFIELD-FC.CO.UK OFFICIAL SITE Jul 2

Matock Town manager Adam Clayton keen to get NPL Division One East season going

Matlock Town manager Adam Clayton is raring to go ahead of the new season.
DERBYSHIRE TIME Jul 2

Matlock Town's Josh Granite targets a swift return

Matlock Town captain Josh Granite is hoping for a swift return to action following a lengthy spell on the sidelines.
DERBYSHIRE TIME Jun 24

Row breaks out in Peak District town as Pride flag is removed by council after complaints from Christians worried about 'the gay rights situation'

Matlock Town Council put up a number rainbow flags along its highstreet for the first time to mark the start of national Pride month, which takes...
DAILY MAIL ONLINE Jun 19

Spireites to face Brewers in pre-season

The Spireites will face Burton Albion at the SMH Group Stadium as part of the build-up to the new season. The game will be played on Tuesday, July...
CHESTERFIELD-FC.CO.UK OFFICIAL SITE Jun 17

Infrastructure improvements announced by Matlock Town

​Matlock Town have announced exciting plans to improve the infrastructure of the club over the summer.
DERBYSHIRE TIME Jun 16

Pre-season fixture against Sheffield United

CHESTERFIELD-FC.CO.UK OFFICIAL SITE Jun 10

Former Blackpool and South Shields goalkeeper becomes Matlock Town's sixth summer signing

​Matlock Town will be hoping to have solved their ‘goalkeeper problem’ after the acquisition of South Shields stopper Myles Boney this week.
DERBYSHIRE TIMES Jun 9

Matlock Town announce friendly schedule

​Matlock Town have confirmed their list of pre-season friendlies as they prepare for life following relegation to step four of the pyramid.
DERBYSHIRE TIME Jun 3

Tickets selling well for Matlock Town match

CHESTERFIELD-FC.CO.UK OFFICIAL SITE May 28

Title-winning ex-Oxford United defender joins Matlock Town

​Matlock Town have made their latest signing of the summer by recruiting a defender who tasted title glory last season.
DERBYSHIRE TIMES May 26

Matlock Town match all-ticket

CHESTERFIELD-FC.CO.UK OFFICIAL SITE May 24

GALLERY: Matlock Town's difficult 2024/25 season in pictures

It was certainly an eventful season at Matlock Town.
DERBYSHIRE TIMES May 23

Spireites to face Matlock in pre-season

CHESTERFIELD-FC.CO.UK OFFICIAL SITE May 23

Juniors football club welcomes headline festival sponsor

Matlock Town Juniors Football Club is to continue its long-standing partnership with Longcliffe Quarries Ltd – the local company is boosting the...
DERBYSHIRE TIMES May 19

Matlock junior football festival gets Longcliffe sponsorship once again

Matlock Town Juniors FC is to continue its long-standing partnership with Longcliffe Quarries Ltd as the local company is again boosting the club’s...
DERBYSHIRE TIMES May 19

Sault is the third Buck to leave for Matlock

​Ben Sault has become the third player to leave Buxton this summer – and the third to join local rivals Matlock Town.
BUXTON ADVERTISER May 13

One stays, one signs at Matlock

​Matlock Town have continued their preparations for next season with the signings of one more new player and the retention of a familiar face.
DERBYSHIRE TIME May 13

Matlock Town begin rebuild with eye-catching signings of Buxton and Alfreton Town stars while top scorer returns

​Matlock Town have made three eye-catching signings from local rivals and also confirmed the quick return of their top scorer from last season.
DERBYSHIRE TIME May 6

Bucks legends head to Matlock​

​​Two key members of Buxton’s squad have left the club at the end of their contracts to join local rivals Matlock Town.
BUXTON ADVERTISER May 6

Matlock Town begin rebuild with eye-catching signings of Buxton and Alfreton Town stars while star striker returns

​Matlock Town have made three eye-catching signings from local rivals and also confirmed the quick return of their top scorer from last season.
DERBYSHIRE TIME May 6

Map reveals last known sightings of ex-pro footballer, 35, who disappeared ‘on his way to nightclub’ five days ago

A MAP has revealed the last known sightings of an ex-pro footballer who vanished “on his way to a nightclub” five days ago. Leon Osborne, 35,...
THE SCOTTISH SUN May 1

Former Middlesbrough, Leeds United midfielder lands player-manager role at current club

Middlesbrough, Leeds United and Huddersfield Town’s former midfielder Adam Clayton has been named player-manager at Matlock Town. Adam… The post...
THE72.CO.UK Apr 29

Matlock Town confirm Adam Clayton as permanent player/manager

​Adam Clayton has been confirmed as Matlock Town’s player-manager on a permanent basis.
DERBYSHIRE TIMES Apr 29

Watch as car drives along side of pitch during Lancaster City match at Matlock Town

This was the bizarre moment a motorist took a wrong turning and ended up driving behind the goal in the middle of a Lancaster City match.
THEVISITOR.CO.UK Apr 29

Moment car ends up pitch side in middle of English football match as fans say ‘non-league at its finest’

STUNNED fans reckon a surprise intervention from a CAR showed ‘non-league football at its finest’.  Matlock Town’s clash with Lancaster City was...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Apr 27

DOCKED POINTS SEES GLADIATORS DROP

By Kyrenia Shipillis MATLOCK Town were consigned to relegation after an administrative error stripped them of three points gained from […] The post...
THENONLEAGUEFOOTBALLPAPER.COM Apr 26

Matlock Town suffer relegation after results and points deduction seal their fate

​Matlock Town’s frustrating season has come to an end in the most agonising fashion as they suffered relegation to the NPL Division One.
DERBYSHIRE TIMES Apr 22

‘Extremely upset' - Non-league club to be relegated after admin error by club secretary

Matlock Town is set to be relegated to Step Four in the English football pyramid after they fielded an ineligible player. The club beat Hyde United...
TALKSPORT Apr 21

Clayton proud of Matlock Town players after big win

​Adam Clayton was proud of his Matlock Town players’ efforts after they produced a fine display to win 4-0 at Hyde United on Saturday.
DERBYSHIRE TIMES Apr 14

Matlock Town put four past Hyde United for a rare away win

Matlock Town produced a fine performance to win 4-0 at Hyde United on Saturday and record their first away success since November.
DERBYSHIRE TIMES Apr 14

Matlock boss Clayton staying positive ahead of crucial run-in

​Matlock Town interim boss Adam Clayton says he is backing his team fully to escape from relegation danger as they go into their final four games...
DERBYSHIRE TIME Apr 8

Defensive gaffes cost the Gladiators

By Mark Duffy MATLOCK TOWN 1 MORPETH TOWN 2 MATLOCK suffered a huge blow in their relegation battle as two […] The post Defensive gaffes cost the...
THENONLEAGUEFOOTBALLPAPER.COM Apr 5

Highwaymen battle back to win in Matlock

The Highwaymen came from a goal behind to beat Matlock Town 2-1 on Saturday afternoon in Derbyshire, in the NPL Premier Division. It was a battle...
MORPETH TOWN OFFICIAL SITE Apr 5

Mixed feelings for Clayton after Matlock draw at Guiseley

​Adam Clayton had mixed feelings after seeing his Matlock Town side earn a useful point at Guiseley on Saturday.
DERBYSHIRE TIMES Apr 1

Last-gasp equaliser denies Matlock an impressive win at Guiseley

Matlock Town conceded in the ninth minute of second-half stoppage time as they had to make do with a draw at third-placed Guiseley on Saturday.
DERBYSHIRE TIMES Mar 31

24/25 Match Preview: Matlock Town

With league champions officially confirmed, it’s time for Guiseley to secure a play-off place. They will be hoping for a
GUISELEYAFC.CO.UK Mar 28

24/25 Matchday Programme Preview: Matlock Town

Issue 19 of The Lions covers our clash with Matlock Town on Saturday, copies are on sale online now. The
GUISELEYAFC.CO.UK Mar 26

Matlock boss Clayton left feeling positive after crucial win

​Adam Clayton says winning was paramount after overseeing his first game in charge of Matlock Town last weekend.
DERBYSHIRE TIMES Mar 25

Gladiators end winless run with crucial success over Spartans

Matlock Town secured their first win in 11 attempts to claim a crucial three points against already-relegated Blyth Spartans on Saturday.
DERBYSHIRE TIMES Mar 24

Matlock Town appoint former Middlesbrough, Leeds United and Huddersfield Town star as interim first team manager

Matlock Town have confirmed the appointment of Adam Clayton as interim first team manager until the end of the season.
DERBYSHIRE TIMES Mar 18

Former Rotherham United, Sheffield United and Northampton Town man axed as manager of non-league club

Former Rotherham United and Sheffield United defender Ryan Cresswell has been axed as manager of non-league outfit Matlock Town.
YORKSHIRE POST Mar 17

Matlock Town part company with manager Ryan Cresswell

Ryan Cresswell has left his role as manager of Matlock Town by mutual consent.
DERBYSHIRE TIME Mar 16

HUNTER IS UNBEATABLE AS HORNETS GRAB POINT

MATLOCK TOWN 0 HEBBURN TOWN 0 By Mark Duffy MATLOCK Town made it nine home games unbeaten but couldn’t break […] The post HUNTER IS UNBEATABLE AS...
THENONLEAGUEFOOTBALLPAPER.COM Mar 15

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...
NORTHANTS TELEGRAPH Mar 14

Matlock Town all set for huge double-header in relegation battle

​Matlock Town will go into two crucial ‘six-pointers’ off the back of ten games without a win as they battle to maintain their NPL Premier Division...
DERBYSHIRE TIME Mar 11

Guiseley left to rue missed chances in away stalemate

GUISELEY created a host of chances but were unable to finish them off in a stalemate with Matlock Town on Saturday.
WHARFEDALE OBSERVER Mar 10

Guiseley Spurn Chances To Overpower Gladiators

The Lions created a host of chances but we’re unable to finish them off in a stalemate with Matlock Town,
GUISELEYAFC.CO.UK Mar 9

Matlock Town are narrowly beaten by runaway leaders Macclesfield

Matlock Town put up a good fight in Cheshire on Saturday but ultimately fell just short against champions-elect Macclesfield FC.
DERBYSHIRE TIME Mar 3

Matlock boss relishes Macclesfield test

​Ryan Cresswell says the pressure is off his Matlock Town side as they prepare to travel to runaway leaders Macclesfield FC on Saturday.
DERBYSHIRE TIMES Feb 24

Matlock Town can't build on bright start as Stockton fight back to win

Matlock Town are now eight games without a win after they gave up an early lead at home to Stockton Town on Saturday to ultimately lose the game 3-2.
DERBYSHIRE TIME Feb 24

Cresswell proud of Matlock players after fightback against Ashton

Ryan Cresswell praised his Matlock Town players for their response to Saturday’s defeat at Basford and their resolve in fighting back from 2-0 down...
DERBYSHIRE TIMES Feb 19

Ex-Lincoln City, Scunthorpe United, Torquay United and Doncaster Rovers men make up new Matlock Town quartet

​Matlock Town responded to Saturday’s loss at Basford United by confirming four new signings ahead of Tuesday’s game with Ashton United.
DERBYSHIRE TIME Feb 18

Basford overcome Matlock as fightback comes too late for Gladiators

Matlock Town fell to a frustrating 2-1 defeat in Nottingham on Saturday as fellow relegation-battlers Basford United took all three points.
DERBYSHIRE TIME Feb 17

Ladies of the Lane: Matlock Town aiming to move on up

Matlock Town Ladies have promotion on their minds – and that could just be the beginning.
DERBYSHIRE TIMES Feb 17

Ambers see off Matlock charge

BASFORD UNITED 2 MATLOCK TOWN 1 By Callum Wright BASFORD UNITED do not do things the easy way. They were […] The post Ambers see off Matlock charge...
THENONLEAGUEFOOTBALLPAPER.COM Feb 15

​Cresswell rues missed chances as Matlock Town are held

​Matlock boss Ryan Cresswell says a point at home to play-off chasing Hebburn Town on Saturday was a result he was satisfied with, though felt his...
DERBYSHIRE TIMES Feb 10

Gladiators are held to a goalless draw by play-off chasing Hebburn

Matlock Town made it nine home games unbeaten but couldn’t break down Hebburn in an even affair at the Proctor Cars Stadium on Saturday.
DERBYSHIRE TIMES Feb 10

Hebburn Town boss pleased with 'valuable' draw at Matlock Town

Hebburn Town earned a point after their goalless draw at Northern Premier League rivals Matlock Town.
SHIELDS GAZETTE Feb 9

Moore issues rallying call as Hebburn Town prepare for Matlock trip

Hebburn Town are without a number of players ahead of their away game at Matlock Town.
SHIELDS GAZETTE Feb 7

Matlock Town boss: ‘Poor decisions cost us dearly’

​Matlock Town boss Ryan Cresswell said poor decision-making was key to his side’s late defeat at Warrington Rylands on Saturday.
DERBYSHIRE TIME Feb 3

Matlock Town are beaten by late Warrington Rylands winner

Warrington Rylands debutant Willem Tomlinson netted an 89th minute winner as they saw off Matlock Town on Saturday in Cheshire.
DERBYSHIRE TIME Feb 3

New signing bags last-gasp home win for Warrington Rylands

Neil Reynolds will be happy with new signing Willem Tomlinson's contribution for Warrington Rylands against Matlock Town
WARRINGTONGUARDIAN.CO.UK Feb 1

Resurgent Rylands return home for clash of in-form sides

The meeting between Warrington Rylands and Matlock Town sees two in-form sides go head-to-head at Gorsey Lane
WARRINGTONGUARDIAN.CO.UK Jan 31

Matlock Town sign Barnsley and Crewe Alexandra men on loan

Matlock Town have again dipped into the loan market to sign two players from EFL clubs.
DERBYSHIRE TIME Jan 27

Ten-man Matlock held to a draw by FC United of Manchester

Matlock Town had to be content with a 2-2 draw from Saturday’s encounter at home to FC United of Manchester having played half of the game with ten...
DERBYSHIRE TIME Jan 27

DEPLETED GLADIATORS HANG ON TO GAIN A POINT

By Mark Duffy MATLOCK TOWN 2 FC UNITED 2 TEN-MAN Matlock Town held on for a dramatic draw with FC […] The post DEPLETED GLADIATORS HANG ON TO GAIN...
THENONLEAGUEFOOTBALLPAPER.COM Jan 25

Matlock boss laments missed chances in Gainsborough draw

Matlock Town had to make do with just a point from their trip to Gainsborough Trinity on Tuesday night despite dominating much of the game and...
DERBYSHIRE TIME Jan 22

KAI-HIGH WORKINGTON EARN HUGE HOME WIN

WORKINGTON 4 MATLOCK TOWN 2 By Tom Cunningham WORKINGTON eventually found a way past Matlock Town to win a backand-forth […] The post KAI-HIGH...
THENONLEAGUEFOOTBALLPAPER.COM Jan 18

Cresswell pleased as Matlock return to action with a win

Ryan Cresswell was happy to see his Matlock Town side return to action with a victory on Tuesday night – particularly as they had barely been able...
DERBYSHIRE TIMES Jan 15

Hectic month continues for Gainsborough Trinity with home double

A home double header awaits for Russ Wilcox's Gainsborough Trinity, who first host runaway league leaders Macclesfield on Saturday before Matlock...
LINCOLNSHIREWORLD.COM Jan 13

Matlock Town offer free travel and admission to visiting fans after match is postponed

​The big freeze struck Matlock Town again last weekend as they saw their home game with Prescot Cables postponed.
DERBYSHIRE TIMES Jan 6

Sports Sign Hollingsworth

by Peter Scherer Sports manager Gareth Holmes has added defensive midfielder Michael Hollingsworth to his squad. A former Nottingham Forest Junior,...
MICKLEOVER FC OFFICIAL SITE Jan 5

GLADS NET A COUP IN PREM ACE

FORMER Premier League striker Matt Derbyshire has joined NPL Premier side Matlock Town, while he undertakes his UEFA coaching qualifications....
THENONLEAGUEFOOTBALLPAPER.COM Jan 4

Former Bantams forward makes shock retirement U-turn to join seventh-tier side

FORMER Bradford City striker Matt Derbyshire has come out of retirement to sign for a seventh-tier club for Matlock Town.
THETELEGRAPHANDARGUS.CO.UK Jan 1

Rochdale centre-half and Bradford City full-back join Matlock on loan

Matlock Town have added two new defenders to their ranks on loan.
DERBYSHIRE TIME Dec 31, 2024

Former Premier League star, 38, makes retirement U-turn to join seventh tier minnows just weeks after quitting football

FORMER Premier League striker Matt Derbyshire has come out of retirement to sign for a seventh tier club. Derbyshire announced that he was hanging...
THE SUN Dec 30, 2024

Former Nottingham Forest, Blackburn Rovers, Olympiacos, Rotherham United and Bradford City star comes out of retirement to sign for Matlock Town

Matlock Town have completed the signing of experienced striker Matt Derbyshire.
DERBYSHIRE TIMES Dec 30, 2024

Matlock boss Cresswell thrilled after big win over Ilkeston

​Ryan Cresswell felt Matlock Town’s 4-0 win over Ilkeston Town on Boxing Day was one of the team’s best displays since his appointment.
DERBYSHIRE TIME Dec 27, 2024

Matlock Town produce a Boxing Day battering as they see off Ilkeston Town in derby

​Matlock Town produced a dominant performance from start to finish as they saw off county rivals Ilkeston Town 4-0 on Boxing Day.
DERBYSHIRE TIME Dec 27, 2024
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