Steve Cunningham’s men face off against Ilkeston Town at the New Manor Ground, the side in which pushed the Robins all the way last season in the quest to claim a play-off place.

A Word From The Gaffer

Speaking after the 4-0 defeat to Cleethorpes Town, Steve Cunningham said: “I’ve got a duty to the club chairmen, David and Jonathan, and the club board, to perform. At the minute, the performance levels aren’t there despite the effort and time I put into it.”

He continued by saying: “There’ll be a reaction.

“We’re 14 games in and there’s a lot of football to be played yet and this is the sort of stuff where I’ll show how good I am (as a manager) I’m pretty certain on that.”

Opposition Watch

Ilkeston currently occupy sixth place in the league standings after a strong start to the campaign sees them on the cusp of the play-offs, and in the second round of the FA Trophy.

Last time out, they picked up a comprehensive 4-0 win on the road away to Stockton Town. A Harvey Kirby-Moore brace as well as goals from Sam Parker and Jordan Stevens rounded off the scoring.

Last Time We Met

Both sides last faced off against one another at Hurst Cross in February. A Darius Osei brace helped to claim three points in a 2-1 victory.

Matchday

Tickets are available to purchase for cash or card payments on the gate. They are priced at £13 for adults, £9 for concessions, £2 for juniors aged 16 and under, while under-11s enter for free with a paying adult.

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