GODMANCHESTER ROVERS v ST IVES TOWN FC

Hunts FA Senior Cup Final – Tuesday 26 April 19:45

The Ives round off the season with a visit to St Neots to take on Godmanchester Rovers in the Hunts FA Senior Cup Final.

We ended our league campaign with our 2nd highest ever final position in the football pyramid of 14th place with 47 points from 40 games and to top it off by taking home the County Cup would certainly round off a successful season.

Godmanchester currently ply their trade at step 5 having completed the season in the UCL Premier South Division finishing in 11th place with 45 points from 38 games.

The two sides last met in the Hunts Senior Cup Final just shy of 10 years ago on 4 May 2012 with the Ives running out 3-1 winners.

If you haven’t done so already, Marina Howlett will have forms available at the game this evening to enable you to cast your vote for the ‘Supporters Player of the Season’. Alternatively you can cast your vote by sending a DM through either our Twitter, Facebook or Instagram accounts.

Tonight’s match programme is online only. Click here to view it

St Neots Town FC
Kester Way
St Neots
Cambs
PE19 6SL

Admission Prices
Adults – £8
Concessions – £5
Under 16 – £5
U12 – Free

Route to the Final

Quarter Final
St Ives Town 4-0 Eynesbury Rovers

Semi Finals
Yaxley 0-8 St Ives Town
St Neots Town 0-2 Godmanchester Rovers

 

TAMWORTH v ST IVES TOWN FC

The Pitching In Southern League Premier Central – Saturday 23 April 15:00

The Ives make the end of season journey to Staffordshire safe in the knowledge that step 3 status has been secured for another season with two excellent victories over the Easter weekend. A win for the Ives would see us equal our highest ever final standing of 13th place of which was absolutely unimaginable only a few weeks ago.

The Lambs are currently on a 13 match unbeaten run and sit in 9th place with 53 points from 39 games. Click here for Tamworth’s fixtures & results.

For those that are unable to attend this fixture can listen to live match commentary via Lambs Media. Click here to access.

Tamworth
The Lamb Ground
Tamworth
Staffs
B77 1AA

Admission Prices
Adults – £12
Concessions – £8
17-16 – £4
Under 16 – £2
Car Park £2

ST IVES TOWN FC V AFC RUSHDEN & DIAMONDS

THE PITCHING IN SOUTHERN FOOTBALL LEAGUE PREMIER DIVISION CENTRAL

Monday 18 April 3pm k.o

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The Ives head into this game on the back of a superb 3-0 victory at Stratford less than 48 hours ago.

R&D currently occupy the final play off spot with 65 points from 38 games. Click here for Diamonds fixtures & results.

Our programme is online only. (Click here to view / download it).

Admission Prices*
Adults – £11
Concessions (over 65) – £8
Military Discount (with ID Card) – £5
Students (with ID Card) – £5
U16’s – 12 – £2
U12’s – Free (Accompanied with an adult)
*Pay at the gate (cash only)

ST IVES TOWN FC V STOURBRIDGE FC

THE PITCHING IN SOUTHERN FOOTBALL LEAGUE PREMIER DIVISION CENTRAL

Saturday 9 April 3pm k.o

Match Sponsor

Another important game for the Ives as we welcome Stourbridge to the Quattro-Tech Westwood Road and look to make it two home wins in a row and edge closer to safety from relegation.

The Glassboys are currently in 11th place with 46 points from 35 games. Click here for Stourbridge’s fixtures & results.

Our programme is online only. (Click here to view / download it).

Please note that the A1096 St Ives viaduct closed this weekend due to repair work.

Admission Prices*
Adults – £11
Concessions (over 65) – £8
Military Discount (with ID Card) – £5
Students (with ID Card) – £5
U16’s – 12 – £2
U12’s – Free (Accompanied with an adult)
*Pay at the gate (cash only)

ST IVES TOWN FC V RUSHALL OLYMPIC FC

THE PITCHING IN SOUTHERN FOOTBALL LEAGUE PREMIER DIVISION CENTRAL

Saturday 2 April 3pm k.o

Match Sponsor

The Seven Wives

This is an important game for both sides, albeit for different reasons. 3 points for the Pics will guarantee a playoff spot. Whilst 3 points for the Ives will be vital as they look pull away from the relegation scrap.

The Pics are currently in 3rd place with 66 points from 35 games. Click here for Rushall’s fixtures & results.

Our programme is online only. (Click here to view / download it).

Please note that the A1096 St Ives viaduct closed this weekend due to repair work.

Admission Prices*
Adults – £11
Concessions (over 65) – £8
Military Discount (with ID Card) – £5
Students (with ID Card) – £5
U16’s – 12 – £2
U12’s – Free (Accompanied with an adult)
*Pay at the gate (cash only)

ST IVES TOWN FC V NUNEATON BOROUGH FC

THE PITCHING IN SOUTHERN FOOTBALL LEAGUE PREMIER DIVISION CENTRAL

Saturday 19 March 3pm k.o

Match Sponsor

SE HASE TRANSPORT LTD

The Ives welcome Nuneaton Borough to the Quattro-Tech Westwood Road today in what is a massive game for both sides as they look to pull away from the relegation places.

Borough are currently 1 place below the Ives in 17th place in the league with 33 points from 34 games. Click here for Nuneaton’s fixtures & results.

Our programme is online only. (Click here to view / download it).

Please note that the A1096 St Ives viaduct closed this weekend due to repair work.

Admission Prices*
Adults – £11
Concessions (over 65) – £8
Military Discount (with ID Card) – £5
Students (with ID Card) – £5
U16’s – 12 – £2
U12’s – Free (Accompanied with an adult)
*Pay at the gate (cash only)

ST IVES TOWN FC V COALVILLE TOWN FC

THE PITCHING IN SOUTHERN FOOTBALL LEAGUE PREMIER DIVISION CENTRAL

Saturday 26 February 3pm k.o

Match Sponsor

The Ives play their second home game this week looking to build on the 1-1 draw against Needham Market on Tuesday.

Then Ravens are currently in 3rd place in the league with 60 points from 29 games. Click here for Coalville’s fixtures & results.

Our programme is online only. (Click here to view / download it).

Admission Prices*
Adults – £11
Concessions (over 65) – £8
Military Discount (with ID Card) – £5
Students (with ID Card) – £5
U16’s – 12 – £2
U12’s – Free (Accompanied with an adult)
*Pay at the gate (cash only)

ST IVES TOWN FC V NEEDHAM MARKET FC

THE PITCHING IN SOUTHERN FOOTBALL LEAGUE PREMIER DIVISION CENTRAL

Tuesday 22 February 7:45pm k.o

After 17 days without a game the Ives return to action as we meet Needham Market for the fourth time this season.

The Marketmen are currently in 10th place in the league table with 35 points from 27 games. They are also through to the 1/4 final of the FA Trophy where they host Stockport County. They started their campaign with a 2-0 victory over the Ives at WWR back in October. Click here for Needham Market’s fixtures & results.

Our programme is online only. (Click here to view / download it).

Admission Prices*
Adults – £11
Concessions (over 65) – £8
Military Discount (with ID Card) – £5
Students (with ID Card) – £5
U16’s – 12 – £2
U12’s – Free (Accompanied with an adult)
*Pay at the gate (cash only)

ST IVES TOWN FC V LEISTON FC

THE PITCHING IN SOUTHERN FOOTBALL LEAGUE PREMIER DIVISION CENTRAL

Saturday 5 February 3pm k.o

Match Sponsor – Thomas Quinn Ltd

Match Ball Sponsor – VM Associates

After securing a place in the final of the Hunts Senior Cup, the Ives turn their attention back to the league and look to build on last weekends draw at Royston’s we welcome Leiston to the Quattro-Tech Westwood Road.

On the player front, 17 year old goalkeeper Eddie Brearey has been brought in on loan from Oxford Utd as back up to James Goff.

Leiston are currently in 7th place in the league table with 42 points from 27 games.  Click here for Leiston’s fixtures & results.

Our programme is online only. (Click here to view / download it).

Admission Prices*
Adults – £11
Concessions (over 65) – £8
Military Discount (with ID Card) – £5
Students (with ID Card) – £5
U16’s – 12 – £2
U12’s – Free (Accompanied with an adult)
*Pay at the gate (cash only)

ROYSTON TOWN v ST IVES TOWN FC

The Pitching In Southern League Premier Central – Saturday 29 January 15:00

The Ives make the relatively short trip to Hertfordshire looking to climb the table once more after the disappointing 0-4 reverse at the hands of Hitchin 2 weeks ago.

Two more players have been brought in to the Ives fold. Midfielder Elliot Kettle joins having previously been at Hitchin, Biggleswade, Grays & East Thurrock. Also joining the Ives on loan from Northampton Town is winger Liam Cross who makes a welcome return having scored 4 goals in 15 appearances earlier this season.

The Crows are currently in 8th place with 36 points from 28 games. Click here for Royston’s fixtures & results.

Royston Town
Garden Walk
Royston
Herts
SG8 7HP

Admission Prices
Adults – £10
Concessions (Over 65) – £6
Under 16 – £2

ST IVES TOWN FC V EYNESBURY ROVERS FC

Huntingdonshire Senior Cup Quarter-Final

Tuesday 18 January 7:45pm k.o

We welcome Eynesbury Rovers to the Quattro-Tech Westwood Road on Tuesday evening for a Hunts Senior Cup Fixture.

This is the only quarter final fixture in this competition as the other entrants (Godmanchester, St Neots & Yaxley) have all received byes in to the semi-finals.

Eynesbury currently ply their trade at step 5 in the United Counties League Premier South Division and are currently in 15th position. Former Ives players Tom Spark, Scott Sinclair & Luke Knight currently play for Rovers. Click here for their results and fixtures.

Our match day programmes are online only. Click here to view / download.

Admission prices have been reduced for this fixture, however, season tickets are not valid.

Admission Prices
Adults – £7
Concessions (over 65) – £4
Military Discount (with ID Card) – £4
Students (with ID Card) – £4
U16’s – 12 – £2
U12’s – Free (Accompanied with an adult)
*Pay at the gate (cash only)

 

Our away league game at Hitchin Town has been brought forward from 12 Feb and will now be played on Saturday 15 January, 3pm kick off.

We have been drawn at home to Eynesbury Rovers in the quarter final of the Hunts Senior Cup which will take place on Tuesday 18 January, 7:45pm kick off.

AFC RUSHDEN & DIAMONDS v ST IVES TOWN FC

The Pitching In Southern League Premier Central – Saturday 1 January 15:00

The Ives head to Northants for this New Years Day Derby looking to build on recent form and climb away from the relegation places.

On the player front, goalkeeper Ben Heath has been released. Along with the recent signing of James Goff, Ricky & Mike have also brought in another goalkeeper in 20 year old Lewis Patching. Former Northampton Town apprentice Lewis was recently with Hemel Hempstead.

Diamonds are currently in 7th place with 34 points from 22 games.  Click here for R&D’s fixtures & results.

AFC Rushden & Diamonds
Hayden Road
Rushden
Northamptonshire 
NN10 0HX

Admission Prices*
Adults – £11
Concessions (Over 60 & U16) – £8
Under 8 – Free
*CARD ONLY PAYMENT. CASH NOT ACCEPTED AT THE TURNSTILE.
Ticket can also be purchased ahead of the game. Click Here

ST IVES TOWN FC V BIGGLESWADE TOWN FC

THE PITCHING IN SOUTHERN FOOTBALL LEAGUE PREMIER DIVISION CENTRAL

Monday 27 December 1pm k.o

The Ives head into this game on the back of an exciting 5-4 win at Barwell last Saturday which propelled them up to 14th position in the league table.

The Waders are currently in 16th place in the league table, 2 points behind the Ives but with 4 games in hand.  Click here for Biggleswade Town’s fixtures & results.

Our programme is online only. (Click here to view / download it).

We are supporting Shelter’s #nohomekit campaign and will be wearing our away orange kit for this game. Click here for more details and to donate.

Admission Prices*
Adults – £11
Concessions (over 65) – £8
Military Discount (with ID Card) – £5
Students (with ID Card) – £5
U16’s – 12 – £2
U12’s – Free (Accompanied with an adult)
*Pay at the gate (cash only)

BARWELL FC v ST IVES TOWN FC

The Pitching In Southern League Premier Central – Saturday 18 December 15:00

The Ives head to Leicestershire looking for an immediate bounce back after their 0-1 defeat at Bromsgrove last weekend.

Ricky & Mike have been busy once again on the player recruitment front withy 2 additions this week. The first is 18 year old defender Ben Watt who joins on loan from Oxford Utd. The second is Callum Westwood who also plays in defence joining from Corby Town. Callum has also played for Nuneaton and Stratford this season.

Barwell are just one point ahead of the Ives on 21 points having both played 22 games. However, Barwell’s first 14 games were all away from home as they were having a 3G pitch laid. Click here for Barwell’s fixtures & results.

Barwell FC
Kirkby Road
Barwell
Leicestershire
LE9 8FQ

Admission Prices
Adults – £10
Concessions – £6
Under 16 – £3
Under 11 – Free

BROMSGROVE SPORTING FC v ST IVES TOWN FC

The Pitching In Southern League Premier Central – Saturday 11 December 15:00

A week after relieving Banbury of their unbeaten league run last week, the ives head to Worcestershire on the back of a 3 game unbeaten run.

On the player front Camron McWilliams has departed the club to sign for Nuneaton Borough.

The two teams only met 3 games ago playing out an entertaining 2-2 draw. Sporting are on level points with the Ives (20) but have a superior game difference and 4 games in hand. Click here to view their results / fixtures.

Bromsgrove Sporting FC
TheVictoria Ground
Birmingham Road
Bromsgrove
Worcestershire 
B61 0DR

Admission Prices
Adults – £12
Concessions – £9 (aged 65+)
Under 17-12 – £6
Junior (3-11) – £1

ST IVES TOWN FC V BANBURY UNITED FC

THE PITCHING IN SOUTHERN FOOTBALL LEAGUE PREMIER DIVISION CENTRAL

Saturday 4 December 3pm k.o

The Ives head into this game on the back of two 2-2 draws against an unbeaten Banbury United.

Oxford Utd goalkeeper Mackenzie Chapman joins the Ives on an initial one month loan ahead of tomorrow’s game as Paul White left the club this week to join Peterborough Sports and Ben Heath is suspended following his red card at Lowestoft last Saturday. Coincidentally Mackenzie has also played for Banbury this season on loan.

The Puritans are the last remaining unbeaten team in the division with 13 wins & 3 draws. They also reached the 1st round of the FA Cup before bowing out in front of the cameras at the hands of Barrow.  Click here for Banbury United’s fixtures & results.

The two clubs have met at WWR on 3 occasions with all 3 games ending in draws. We last met here on 24/11/18 in an entertaining 2-2 draw with the Ives going 2-0 up in the first 6 minutes. You can read the match report from our archives by clicking here.

Our programme is online only. (Click here to view / download it).

Admission Prices*
Adults – £11
Concessions (over 65) – £8
Military Discount (with ID Card) – £5
Students (with ID Card) – £5
U16’s – 12 – £2
U12’s – Free (Accompanied with an adult)
*Pay at the gate (cash only)

ST IVES TOWN FC V PETERBOROUGH SPORTS FC

THE PITCHING IN SOUTHERN FOOTBALL LEAGUE PREMIER DIVISION CENTRAL

Saturday 20 November 3pm k.o

The Ives head into this game after a 1-3 defeat at Rushall Olympic on Tuesday. However they will be looking to build on the 2-1 victory over Redditch at WWR the previous Tuesday.

Sports started the season as the bookies favourites for the title and are very much in the mix with 36 points from 14 games. Click here for Peterborough Sports fixtures & results.

Our programme is online only. (Click here to view / download it).

Admission Prices*
Adults – £11
Concessions (over 65) – £8
Military Discount (with ID Card) – £5
Students (with ID Card) – £5
U16’s – 12 – £2
U12’s – Free (Accompanied with an adult)
*Pay at the gate (cash only)

ST IVES TOWN FC V REDDITCH UNITED FC

THE PITCHING IN SOUTHERN FOOTBALL LEAGUE PREMIER DIVISION CENTRAL

Tuesday 9 November 7:45pm k.o

After Hitchin’s victory last night the Ives head into this game at the bottom of the table, however a win this evening could potentially send us several places up the table and out of the relegation zone.

Redditch are currently in 14th place with 14 points from 14 League games. Click here for Redditch’s fixtures & results.

Our programme is online only. (Click here to view / download it).

Admission Prices*
Adults – £11
Concessions (over 65) – £8
Military Discount (with ID Card) – £5
Students (with ID Card) – £5
U16’s – 12 – £2
U12’s – Free (Accompanied with an adult)
*Pay at the gate (cash only)

The club is delighted to announce that Mike Ford & Anton Sambrook have joined the first team management team. Mike will be working alongside Ricky in a joint managerial capacity. Anton will be taking on the role of first team coach.

Mike Ford – Joint Manager

Hugely experienced ex professional footballer Mike has joined the Ives in November 2021 as a joint manager working alongside existing manager Ricky Marheineke. Having enjoyed sixteen years as a successful player with Cardiff City where he made almost 200 appearances over two stints and Oxford United where he clocked up almost 300 matches. Mike began his managerial career in a caretaker role at Oxford United in 2000 before going on to successfully manage Oxford City for five years including winning promotion to Conference South with the Hoops in 2011/12 season. After leaving Marsh Lane at the end of 2013/14 season he then took a break before returning to the hot seat at Banbury United where he also took the Puritans to promotion in his first season with the club. Leaving the club at the end of 2019/20 season he has again taken a break from the game before returning to it again with the Ives.

 

Anton Sambrook – First Team Coach

Anton has joined the Ives with Mike Ford in November 2021 to head up the coaching team. He has behind him the experience of playing over 100 games for Banbury United before taking the step up to become assistant manager of the very successful Puritans side of the late 2010’s where he was Mike’s number two. He also has on his CV periods managing Hook Norton and Cogenhoe United. 

 

We welcome both Mike and Anton to the club and wish you both success in your respective roles.

Photos from the Banbury United website.