Dronfield Town exit Derbyshire Cup then lose 3-0 at Sandiacre Town

It was a hard week for Dronfield Town. On Tuesday 3 November a much-changed side went out of the Derbyshire Senior Cup at home to Glossop North End, in front of 93 spectators. Four days later, on Saturday 7 November, they lost 3-0 at Sandiacre Town after holding level at 0-0 for long spells. The club described it as another disappointing result, with the line 'like a stuck record' in its post-match coverage. Charlie Stewart took the man of the match award. For Sandiacre Town it meant three points and another clean sheet.

The heaviest scoring of the day came from South Normanton Athletic, who won away from home with goals from George Morris, Dan Fields (two), Sam Kelly, Adam Yates and Fin Jones. The club also announced forward Jack Thatcher that day, and had confirmed Elliot Murray earlier in the week, on Tuesday 3 November.

At Step 6 there were several other clear results on Saturday 7 November. Pinxton beat Selston 4-0 in a local derby, with Bailey Hamilton named man of the match. Louth Town won 2-0 against Stapleford Town, and goalkeeper Stanley Simons took the award for a penalty save, commanding work in the air and good shot-stopping. Cotgrave beat Radford 5-1 at home. Captain Ryan Smith was named man of the match, and the club said he had scored three hat-tricks in three games. Dunkirk beat Pinchbeck United on the day the club marked its 250th fixture in the United Counties League era.

Clipstone lost to West Bridgford, and the club's own verdict was that the hosts had 'thoroughly deserved the points'. Their next fixture is at home to Selston on Tuesday. Southwell City took a win through goals from Okoye, Casburn and Gangotra, and said a dominant final 25 minutes earned it after they had 'rode our luck at times'. Clifton All Whites shared the points thanks to a late equaliser, while Sleaford Town hosted Swallownest, where Ryan Kamm was named player of the match.

At Shirebrook Town, goalkeeper Sam Oriyoye joined on a one-month loan from Eastwood Town, covering for Harrison Kissane, who is unavailable. Remembrance was observed across the weekend. Shirebrook Town and Selston held a minute's silence before kick-off, and Dunkirk played the Last Post.