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Stamford 1-3 Ilkeston Town: Daniels undone by Billy brace

THIS was not the start Stamford we’re looking for as they were beaten by a dogged Ilkeston side which at time displayed a ruthless streak.

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
15 August 2021

By Gary Salisbury

STAMFORD 1
ILKESTON TOWN 3
THIS was not the start Stamford we’re looking for as they were beaten by a dogged Ilkeston side which at time displayed a ruthless streak.

The visitors took the lead when Alex Trokes’ cross was missed at the back and the impressive Billy Bennett nipped in to fire home.
Bennett was a thorn in Stamford’s side all game, clearing two Tom Siddons headers off the line before doubling his and Ilkeston’s tally with a header from a Troke cross again.
Ross Durrant pulled off a good save from James Blunden before Bennett turned provider, playing in Troke ...

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