Club Overview

Ilkeston Town represent the Derbyshire town of Ilkeston and are known as the Robins. The current club was formed in 2017, continuing a senior football tradition in the town that stretches back to the nineteenth century. In 2026/27, Ilkeston Town play in the Northern Premier League Premier Division at Step 3.

Quick Facts

Full name: Ilkeston Town Football Club
Nickname: The Robins
Current club formed: 2017
Location: Ilkeston, Derbyshire
Ground: Microlise New Manor Ground
League: Northern Premier League Premier Division
Step: 3
Address: Awsworth Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 8JF
Official website: ilkestontownfc.uk

Stadium Guide: Microlise New Manor Ground

The New Manor Ground is the Robins’ home on Awsworth Road. Alongside first-team football, the venue supports community activity, junior football and facility hire. The club advertises a modern 4G playing surface and refurbished clubhouse facilities.

Visitors should check the club’s current ticketing and travel information before setting off, as matchday arrangements and admission prices may change.

Club History

Senior football in Ilkeston has passed through several club identities. Ilkeston Town first appeared in the 1890s, and football in the town continued through different incarnations during the twentieth century. The current Ilkeston Town Football Club was established in 2017, carrying the town’s football identity into a new era.

The modern club has developed on and off the pitch, using the New Manor Ground as a base for first-team competition and wider community facilities. The club’s official heritage timeline records a Derbyshire Senior Challenge Cup triumph in 2026, when Ilkeston drew 2–2 with Glossop North End at Pride Park before winning 3–1 on penalties. Ilkeston’s place in the 2026/27 Northern Premier League Premier Division marks another chapter in the Robins’ continuing story.

Honours and Achievements

• Derbyshire Senior Challenge Cup winners: 2026.
• Progression into the Northern Premier League Premier Division for 2026/27.
• Continuation of senior football in Ilkeston through the current club, formed in 2017.

Club Records and Memorable Moments

The 2026 county cup final at Pride Park was a notable recent moment, with Ilkeston overcoming Glossop North End on penalties after a 2–2 draw. The New Manor Ground’s role as both a football venue and a community facility is another important part of the club’s current identity.

Famous Players and Club Figures

Ilkeston’s football history includes several distinct eras, so historical records can refer to different organisations. This profile avoids combining statistics from earlier town clubs with the current club unless the source makes that connection clear.

Rivalries

Ilkeston’s Derbyshire location creates local interest in fixtures against nearby clubs from Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and the East Midlands. Rivalries can vary with the league and the recent history between teams.

Matchday Guide

• Check the club’s official website for fixture confirmation and tickets.
• Navigate to Microlise New Manor Ground, Awsworth Road, Ilkeston, DE7 8JF.
• Confirm entry, parking and accessibility details before travelling.
• Look for current announcements about refreshments and clubhouse facilities.

The Modern Robins and Their Heritage

Ilkeston’s senior football story stretches back to the 1890s, but the current Ilkeston Town FC was formed in 2017. It therefore carries a long town football identity through a newer club structure rather than being a continuous legal entity across every historic incarnation. This distinction matters when reading old league tables and records, which may refer to earlier Ilkeston sides.

The club’s official history records the current team’s 2026 Derbyshire Senior Challenge Cup triumph at Pride Park: after a 2–2 draw with Glossop North End, Ilkeston won 3–1 on penalties. The Microlise New Manor Ground is more than a first-team venue, supporting junior football, community activity and events as well as senior matches. Visitors should check the club’s current fixture information for entrance, ticketing and parking arrangements.

Club History and Key Milestones

Ilkeston Town’s current club was formed in 2017 after the previous club ceased operating. The club plays at the New Manor Ground and has progressed quickly through the non-league pyramid, rebuilding senior football in the Derbyshire town.

Matchday Notes

Check the club’s latest official announcement for the confirmed venue, kick-off time, admission prices and payment methods. Supporters should verify parking and public transport options and plan the return journey after evening fixtures. Historic ground names and old ticket information can become outdated.

NonLeagueReview

Ilkeston Town’s story reflects the changing nature of non-league football: a town with a deep football past, a modern club building its identity, and a ground serving both supporters and the wider community.