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Hyde FC
Carl Oakes
Ilkeston Town FC
Steve Turner
League Round 7
Head To Head Results
| S | M | COMPETITION | HOME | AWAY | WON |  | - |  | - |  | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 7 | AP Cup Group (3) | | 0 | - (n) | 2 | | | 0 | - | 0 | - | 1 |
| 3 | 13 | 2nd Division | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 0 | - | 0 | - | 2 |
| 3 | 34 | 2nd Division | | 1 | - | 1 | | | 0 | - | 1 | - | 2 |
| 5 | 24 | Youth Cup Round 1 | | 1 | - (n) | 0 | | | 0 | - | 1 | - | 3 |
| 6 | 1 | FA Cup Round 1 | | 2 | - | 0 | | | 0 | - | 1 | - | 4 |
| 6 | 4 | 2nd Division | | 0 | - | 0 | | | 0 | - | 2 | - | 4 |
| 6 | 21 | 2nd Division | | 0 | - | 0 | | | 0 | - | 3 | - | 4 |
| 10 | 2 | AP Cup Group (1) | | 0 | - (n) | 2 | | | 0 | - | 3 | - | 5 |
| 10 | 15 | AP Cup Round 2 | | 0 | - | 1 | | | 0 | - | 3 | - | 6 |
| 11 | 4 | 1st Division | | 4 | - | 1 | | | 1 | - | 3 | - | 6 |
| 11 | 21 | 1st Division | | 0 | - | 0 | | | 1 | - | 4 | - | 6 |
| 12 | 2 | AP Cup Group (1) | | 2 | - (n) | 0 | | | 2 | - | 4 | - | 6 |
| 12 | 4 | 1st Division | | 2 | - | 1 | | | 3 | - | 4 | - | 6 |
| 12 | 21 | 1st Division | | 3 | - | 1 | | | 3 | - | 4 | - | 7 |
| 13 | 4 | 1st Division | | 1 | - | 1 | | | 3 | - | 5 | - | 7 |
| 13 | 21 | 1st Division | | 3 | - | 0 | | | 3 | - | 5 | - | 8 |
| 14 | 4 | 1st Division | | 4 | - | 0 | | | 4 | - | 5 | - | 8 |
| 14 | 21 | 1st Division | | 3 | - | 0 | | | 4 | - | 5 | - | 9 |
| 15 | 20 | 2nd Division | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 5 | - | 5 | - | 9 |
| 15 | 39 | 2nd Division | | 0 | - | 0 | | | 5 | - | 6 | - | 9 |
| 16 | 13 | 2nd Division | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 5 | - | 6 | - | 10 |
| 16 | 34 | 2nd Division | | 0 | - | 0 | | | 5 | - | 7 | - | 10 |
| 17 | 2 | AP Cup Group (1) | | 0 | - (n) | 1 | | | 5 | - | 7 | - | 11 |
| 17 | 28 | Youth Cup Round 2 | | 1 | - (n) | 0 | | | 5 | - | 7 | - | 12 |
| 19 | 2 | AP Cup Group (1) | | 1 | - (n) | 1 | | | 5 | - | 8 | - | 12 |
| 19 | 31 | FA CUP SEMIFINALS | | 0 | - (n) | 1 | | | 6 | - | 8 | - | 12 |
| 20 | 40 | FA CUP FINAL | | 0 | - (n) | 1 | | | 6 | - | 8 | - | 13 |
| 21 | 4 | 2nd Division | | 0 | - | 3 | | | 6 | - | 8 | - | 14 |
| 21 | 21 | 2nd Division | | 0 | - | 0 | | | 6 | - | 9 | - | 14 |
| 22 | 4 | 2nd Division | | 5 | - | 0 | | | 7 | - | 9 | - | 14 |
| 22 | 21 | 2nd Division | | 0 | - | 0 | | | 7 | - | 10 | - | 14 |
| 23 | 13 | 1st Division | | 0 | - | 4 | | | 8 | - | 10 | - | 14 |
| 23 | 34 | 1st Division | | 0 | - | 1 | | | 8 | - | 10 | - | 15 |
| 25 | 5 | 1st Division | | 1 | - | 2 | | | 8 | - | 10 | - | 16 |
| 25 | 25 | 1st Division | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 8 | - | 10 | - | 17 |
| 26 | 5 | 1st Division | | 1 | - | 2 | | | 8 | - | 10 | - | 18 |
| 26 | 25 | 1st Division | | 2 | - | 1 | | | 8 | - | 10 | - | 19 |
| 30 | 8 | 2nd Division | | 5 | - | 1 | | | 8 | - | 10 | - | 20 |
| 30 | 10 | FA Cup Round 2 | | 2 | - | 0 | | | 8 | - | 10 | - | 21 |
| 30 | 26 | 2nd Division | | 3 | - | 0 | | | 9 | - | 10 | - | 21 |
| 31 | 37 | YOUTH CUP SEMIFINALS | | 1 | - (n) | 2 | | | 9 | - | 10 | - | 22 |
| 33 | 4 | 1st Division | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 10 | - | 10 | - | 22 |
| 33 | 21 | 1st Division | | 6 | - | 1 | | | 10 | - | 10 | - | 23 |
| 34 | 1 | FA Cup Round 1 | | 0 | - | 1 | | | 11 | - | 10 | - | 23 |
| 35 | 1 | FA Cup Round 1 | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 11 | - | 10 | - | 24 |
| 36 | 8 | 2nd Division | | 2 | - | 1 | | | 11 | - | 10 | - | 25 |
| 36 | 26 | 2nd Division | | 0 | - | 1 | | | 11 | - | 10 | - | 26 |
| 37 | 23 | FA Shield Quarterfinals | | 1 | - | 3 | | | 11 | - | 10 | - | 27 |
| 37 | 33 | Youth Cup Quarterfinals | | 3 | - (n) | 0 | | | 11 | - | 10 | - | 28 |
| 38 | 4 | 2nd Division | | 2 | - | 1 | | | 12 | - | 10 | - | 28 |
| 38 | 26 | 2nd Division | | 0 | - | 1 | | | 13 | - | 10 | - | 28 |
| 39 | 5 | 2nd Division | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 13 | - | 10 | - | 29 |
| 39 | 25 | 2nd Division | | 0 | - | 0 | | | 13 | - | 11 | - | 29 |
| 41 | 2 | AP Cup Group (1) | | 1 | - (n) | 1 | | | 13 | - | 12 | - | 29 |
| 42 | 16 | 2nd Division | | 2 | - | 0 | | | 14 | - | 12 | - | 29 |
| S | M | COMPETITION | HOME | AWAY | WON | | - | | - | | |||
Olmec Head Preview
League• Hyde FC finished 8th in league play last season and were relegated to the 2nd division.
• Ilkeston Town FC were the 3rd division champions last season.
Hyde FC
• Hyde FC are free of injuries entering today's match.
Ilkeston Town FC
• Raymond Vasquez (IV/12 Fw - ankle sprain), and Cole Hamilton (III/13 Fw - pulled hamstring) are all questionable for today's match.
Head To Head Meetings
• Hyde FC and Ilkeston Town FC have met 54 times with 36 of those occurring in the League.
• Ilkeston Town FC have won 29, lost 13 and drawn 12 of 54 matches against Hyde FC.
• Hyde FC has a 3 game winless streak against the Robins.
• Ilkeston Town FC haven't won a league match at Ewen Fields since season 36.
MATCHUP AND PREDICTION
| Hyde FC | Position | Ilkeston Town FC |
| 14 | Goalkeeper | ✓ 18 |
| 13 ✓ | Sweeper | — |
| 42 | Defenders | ✓ 58 |
| 56 ✓ | Midfielders | 22 |
| 37 | Forwards | ✓ 55 |
| 17 | Est. Attacks | 17 |
| 🅾 PREDICTION: HYD 2 – 1 ILK (HYD to win) | ||
🏠 Home: Hyde FC (+9 🏭 Groundsman) — DF:0 MF:2 FW:7
⚔️ KEY BATTLE: Forward line is the decisive area — Ilkeston Town (55) significantly outgun Hyde's defence (42), giving the visitors a clear edge in attack.
⭐ ONES TO WATCH: Michael Wright (DF, TL:15) — HYD | Tobias Ødegård (GK, TL:18) — ILK
🎯 VERDICT: Hyde FC edge this one 2-1 despite Ilkeston Town's superior forward threat, largely thanks to home advantage (+9) and a well-supported midfield (56) that controls the tempo. Ilkeston's goalkeeper Tobias Ødegård (TL:18) is their standout asset and will keep the scoreline tight, but Hyde's midfield general Ashton Hill should dictate enough of the match to secure all three points.
Match Notes
Checklist Carl hosting Olmec Steve. Two managers I know well. The heat death of the universe draws fractionally closer.
Olmec Head Marvin (Goole AFC) 05/30 - 7:30 PM
This will be tricky
Carl (Hyde FC) 05/31 - 8:56 AM
Tricky with 4 matches and a couple of injuries
Steve (Ilkeston Town FC) 06/05 - 8:17 PM
Luckily I won too many FWs in the auction a few weeks ago.
Steve (Ilkeston Town FC) 06/05 - 8:18 PM