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Ilkeston Town FC
Steve Turner
Carlton Town FC
Mike Halpin
League Round 8
Head To Head Results
| S | M | COMPETITION | HOME | AWAY | WON |  | - |  | - |  | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | FA Cup Round 1 | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 0 | - | 0 | - | 1 |
| 4 | 20 | 2nd Division | | 4 | - | 1 | | | 0 | - | 0 | - | 2 |
| 4 | 39 | 2nd Division | | 2 | - | 1 | | | 1 | - | 0 | - | 2 |
| 5 | 5 | 1st Division | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 1 | - | 0 | - | 3 |
| 5 | 25 | 1st Division | | 3 | - | 0 | | | 2 | - | 0 | - | 3 |
| 6 | 10 | FA Cup Round 2 | | 1 | - | 1 | | | 2 | - | 1 | - | 3 |
| 6 | 14 | FA Cup Round 2 Replay | | 0④ | - | 0⑤ | | /
| 2 | - | 2 | - | 3 |
| 7 | 3 | AP Cup Group (2) | | 4 | - (n) | 1 | | | 2 | - | 2 | - | 4 |
| 8 | 15 | AP Cup Round 2 | | 0 | - | 1 | | | 3 | - | 2 | - | 4 |
| 10 | 12 | 1st Division | | 0 | - | 0 | | | 3 | - | 3 | - | 4 |
| 10 | 30 | 1st Division | | 0 | - | 0 | | | 3 | - | 4 | - | 4 |
| 11 | 5 | 1st Division | | 3 | - | 3 | | | 3 | - | 5 | - | 4 |
| 11 | 25 | 1st Division | | 2 | - | 2 | | | 3 | - | 6 | - | 4 |
| 12 | 41 | FA SHIELD FINAL | | 1③ | - | 1④ | | /
| 3 | - | 7 | - | 4 |
| 13 | 20 | 1st Division | | 2 | - | 2 | | | 3 | - | 8 | - | 4 |
| 13 | 39 | 1st Division | | 0 | - | 0 | | | 3 | - | 9 | - | 4 |
| 14 | 10 | FA Cup Round 2 | | 1 | - | 3 | | | 4 | - | 9 | - | 4 |
| 14 | 12 | 1st Division | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 5 | - | 9 | - | 4 |
| 14 | 30 | 1st Division | | 0 | - | 0 | | | 5 | - | 10 | - | 4 |
| 15 | 33 | Youth Cup Quarterfinals | | 1 | - (n) | 0 | | | 6 | - | 10 | - | 4 |
| 17 | 13 | 1st Division | | 0 | - | 1 | | | 6 | - | 10 | - | 5 |
| 17 | 34 | 1st Division | | 0 | - | 1 | | | 7 | - | 10 | - | 5 |
| 18 | 9 | 2nd Division | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 7 | - | 10 | - | 6 |
| 18 | 29 | 2nd Division | | 2 | - | 0 | | | 8 | - | 10 | - | 6 |
| 19 | 9 | 2nd Division | | 4 | - | 0 | | | 8 | - | 10 | - | 7 |
| 19 | 29 | 2nd Division | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 9 | - | 10 | - | 7 |
| 21 | 7 | AP Cup Group (3) | | 2 | - (n) | 0 | | | 9 | - | 10 | - | 8 |
| 21 | 16 | 2nd Division | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 9 | - | 10 | - | 9 |
| 21 | 35 | 2nd Division | | 0 | - | 1 | | | 9 | - | 10 | - | 10 |
| 23 | 5 | 1st Division | | 3 | - | 3 | | | 9 | - | 11 | - | 10 |
| 23 | 25 | 1st Division | | 0 | - | 0 | | | 9 | - | 12 | - | 10 |
| 24 | 12 | 2nd Division | | 2 | - | 0 | | | 10 | - | 12 | - | 10 |
| 24 | 30 | 2nd Division | | 0 | - | 0 | | | 10 | - | 13 | - | 10 |
| 29 | 20 | 2nd Division | | 0 | - | 0 | | | 10 | - | 14 | - | 10 |
| 29 | 39 | 2nd Division | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 11 | - | 14 | - | 10 |
| 31 | 8 | 3rd Division | | 5 | - | 0 | | | 12 | - | 14 | - | 10 |
| 31 | 26 | 3rd Division | | 0 | - | 1 | | | 13 | - | 14 | - | 10 |
| 39 | 13 | 2nd Division | | 0 | - | 2 | | | 13 | - | 14 | - | 11 |
| 39 | 29 | 2nd Division | | 2 | - | 2 | | | 13 | - | 15 | - | 11 |
| 41 | 5 | 3rd Division | | 3 | - | 1 | | | 14 | - | 15 | - | 11 |
| 41 | 25 | 3rd Division | | 0 | - | 0 | | | 14 | - | 16 | - | 11 |
| 42 | 17 | 2nd Division | | 7 | - | 0 | | | 15 | - | 16 | - | 11 |
| S | M | COMPETITION | HOME | AWAY | WON | | - | | - | | |||
Olmec Head Preview
League• Ilkeston Town FC were the 3rd division champions last season.
• Carlton Town FC finished 3rd in the 3rd division last season and were promoted.
Ilkeston Town FC
• Ilkeston Town FC will assess Raymond Vasquez (IV/12 Fw - ankle sprain), and Cole Hamilton (III/13 Fw - pulled hamstring) ahead of this game.
• Marcos Nuñez (II/14 Fw) is poised to make his 50th appearance for Ilkeston Town FC (currently at 49).
• Simon Müller (I/10 Mf) is set to make his 35th appearance for Ilkeston Town FC (currently at 34).
• Tobias Ødegård (III/16 Gk) is set to make his 35th appearance for Ilkeston Town FC (currently at 34).
Carlton Town FC
• Carlton Town FC are free of injuries entering today's match.
• Alexander Daly (I/12 Mf) is set to make his 35th appearance for Carlton Town FC (currently at 34).
• Alistair Carr (I/11 Mf) is set to make his 35th appearance for Carlton Town FC (currently at 34).
Head To Head Meetings
• Ilkeston Town FC and Carlton Town FC have met 41 times with 32 of those occurring in the League.
• Ilkeston Town FC have won 14, lost 11 and drawn 16 of 41 matches against Carlton Town FC.
• Ilkeston Town FC has a 3 game unbeaten streak against the Millers.
• Carlton Town FC haven't won a league match at New Manor Ground since season 21.
MATCHUP AND PREDICTION
| Ilkeston Town FC | Position | Carlton Town FC |
| 18 ✓ | Goalkeeper | 15 |
| — | Sweeper | ✓ 8 |
| 59 ✓ | Defenders | 38 |
| 24 | Midfielders | ✓ 50 |
| 61 ✓ | Forwards | 27 |
| 29 ✓ | Est. Attacks | 13 |
| 🅾 PREDICTION: ILK 3 – 2 CAR (ILK to win) | ||
🏠 Home: Ilkeston Town FC (+9 🏭 Groundsman) — DF:1 MF:2 FW:6
⚔️ KEY BATTLE: The forward line is the decisive battleground — Ilkeston's attack (FW:61) utterly overwhelms Carlton's defence (DF:38), giving the home side a commanding edge in the most dangerous area of the pitch.
⭐ ONES TO WATCH: Tobias Ødegård (GK, TL:18) — ILK | Benjamin Guery (GK, TL:15) — CAR
🎯 VERDICT: Ilkeston Town should take this one at home. Their forward line (61) is far too powerful for Carlton's defence (38), and with home advantage adding a further +9 boost, the pressure on Carlton will be relentless from the first whistle. Marcos Nuñez leads the line with a skill level of 16 and looks set to be the decisive figure, capable of punishing Carlton's backline repeatedly throughout the match.
Match Notes
Olmec Steve sends his troops into this one knowing Carlton don't yield without a fight. The storm is already building before kickoff.
Olmec Head Axel (Rainworth Miners Welfare FC) 06/03 - 7:30 PM
Carlton has drawn with Ilkeston Town more than any other team in head-to-head play. A draw here would be a welcome result under the circumstances, given the strength of IT's squad.
Mike (Carlton Town FC) 06/04 - 1:41 PM