Northern Premier League

MARKET DRAYTON 1 ILKESTON TOWN 5

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
11 October 2020

SOUTH EAST
By Cameron Hignett
■A SECOND-HALF avalanche saw Ilkeston romp to victory at Market Drayton.
The home side started brightly, but after 12 minutes found themselves a goal down after a calm finish from Alex Troke.
Heading into the second half only 1-0 down, again Drayton started positively after having a free-kick from Lucas Green-Birch saved well from 25 yards.
Midway through the second half Drayton found them-selves 4-0 down after a double from Zak Goodson and another Troke goal.
Cian Barnsley pulled a goal back for Drayton after he capitalised on an error from the Ilkeston ...

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