Northern Premier League

Steve glee at United triumph

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
9 November 2025

ILKESTON TOWN 0 ASHTON UNITED 2
By Rod Malcolm

ASHTON United manager Steve Cunningham couldn’t hide his delight after securing victory at Ilkeston Town.
Forwards Darius Osei and Enock Lusiama and grabbed second half goals to inflict Ilkeston’s first defeat in seven matches.
Cunningham said: “We have seven players missing but deserved that win. I thought we passed them off the park at times.”
His side might have taken an early grip but home keeper Alfie Roberts was in commanding form as Ashton bore down with Mikey O’Neill pulling the strings.
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