Sport

Cricket results

Erewash Sound SPORT brings you a round up of cricket fixtures from borough sides in the top tiers of The Derbyshire County Cricket League. CRICKET: Saturday 12th September: Derbyshire Premier League: (12noon) Ockbrook & Borrowash 262-9 (50) v Duffield 70-5 (17.5) Match abandoned at The Arthur Honeybun Ground (Ockbrook & Borrowash finished 6th: 265pts from 22 matches, W9, T1, C1, A1, L10) (Denby inherit their 2025 title) Sandiacre Town 194-3 (30.1) v Eckington 191-8 (50) Sandiacre Town won by 7 […]

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Football

Football fixtures

Erewash Sound Sport brings you a round up of football fixtures for local and regional sides. WHAT'S NEXT? Tuesday 15th September: Northern Premier League Midlands: Carlton Town v Long Eaton United (7:45pm) Saturday 19th September: Northern Premier League Midlands: Long Eaton United v Belper Town Central Midlands League Challenge Cup: Borrowash Victoria v Mickleover Royal British Legion United Counties Division 1: Clipstone FC v Sandiacre Town Premier League: Nottingham Forest v Coventry City (5:30pm) Championship: Burnley v Derby County League […]

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Football

Football results

Erewash Sound brings you a round up of the latest football results for borough and regional sides. FOOTBALL: (Results will appear here) Saturday 12th September: Northern Premier League Premier: Workington 3-1 Ilkeston Town (Hunter 4, 10, Dwyer 48, Dickenson 57 pen) Northern Premier League Midlands: Long Eaton United 0-0 Basford United Central Midlands Premier South: Mickleover RBL 2-2 Borrowash Victoria (Lowe 2, Supple 36, Berry 45, Lee 75) United Counties Division 1: Selston FC 0-1 Sandiacre Town (Swift 42) Championship: […]

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Community Notices

Derbyshire campaign taking life-saving conversations to local sports grounds

Football and rugby supporters across Derbyshire are being encouraged to start conversations that could save lives as Derbyshire County Council takes its suicide prevention campaign to sports grounds across the county. More than 180 volunteers are attending football and rugby fixtures between August and October 2026, speaking with fans, sharing advice and information, and helping to make conversations about mental health and suicide prevention part of everyday life. The campaign is particularly focused on reaching men, who account for around […]

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Rugby

Rugby fixtures

Erewash Sound Sport brings you a round up of fixtures for local senior rugby sides. RUGBY: Sunday 20th September: Women's Championship Midlands 2: Old Albanian Saints II v Long Eaton Women Saturday 26th September: Regional 2 Midlands North: University of Nottingham XV v Long Eaton Whitchurch v Ilkeston For a one-stop-shop for live updates and results, visit / like / follow www.facebook.com/erewashsoundsport and www.twitter.com/erewashsport

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Community Notices

Pegasus FC (Stapleford) under-10s sponsorship appeal

Officials representing a new under-10s girls football team based in Stapleford are appealing for sponsors. The team is part of Pegasus YFC, which is based at their home ground on Pasture Road. This is a new team for the club and the hope is that it become a base from which the girls' game can grow. Currently, the club is seeking a £350 sponsorship for the front of their brand-new home or away kit, with the opportunity for a local […]

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Cycling

Cyclist raises £1,380 for Derby charity in first Sportive since losing a leg

A cyclist who lost his leg following a motorcycle accident three years ago has raised an incredible £1,380 for Derby charity Safe and Sound after completing his first sportive since the accident. Paul took part in the recent HUUB Sportive, completing his longest cycle ride since his accident, on an adapted trike and helping contribute towards an impressive £3,250 raised for Safe and Sound through the event. He already had a close connection to the charity through his wife, who […]

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Borough Wide

Regional Mayor opens £10k fund for grassroots sports organisations (Deadline: 23rd August 2026)

Grassroots organisations across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire are being encouraged to apply for a share of £10,000 following on from Mayor Claire's Summer of Sport. The Mayor of the East Midlands, Claire Ward, has launched the Community Activity Challenge Fund, offering grants of between £250 and £2,000 to local groups to deliver free sport and activity opportunities between 1st September and 30th November 2026. The fund is designed to increase participation in sport and physical activity by supporting organisations to deliver […]

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Borough Wide

Rams’ charitable arm reaffirms community commitment at strategy launch

Derby County Community Trust – the charitable arm of Derby County – has launched a new long-term strategy, which reaffirms its commitment to empowering communities across Derby and Derbyshire. Recently unveiled at a Marketing Derby Bondholder event held at Pride Park Stadium, the ‘Not Just Football’ 2026-2031 Strategy sets out a bold vision for next five years. It shows how the trust’s work goes far beyond the football pitch. Through sport, physical activity, health and education, it has a vision, […]

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