Brackley Town

Gavin Cowan (photo by Ben Roberts Photo/Getty Images)

Cowan wants Chorley defeat to be a defining moment for Brackley

Brackley were held by Warrington Town in midweek (picture: Pete Keen)

'They were absolutely incredible' - Cowan praises his Brackley Town players

Jack Noble was on target for Corby in their win over Wellingborough (Picture: Jim Darrah)

Steelmen see off Doughboys to set up Brackley Town Hillier Cup trip

Gareth Dean secured the win for Brackley with this second-half header (picture: Pete Keen)

'Immense' captain Dean is boss Cowan’s favourite Brackley Town player

Riccardo Calder scored the winner for Brackley against Chorley (picture: Pete Keen)

Preparations stay the same as Brackley Town get set for big play-off final

Lee Glover takes his Kettering Town team on the road to Hereford this weekend. Picture by Peter Short

Glover wants Poppies to keep on ‘taking care of business’ as they hit the road

George Cooper and his fellow defenders have been in solid form for Kettering Town in recent weeks. Picture by Peter Short

‘Discipline’ has been the key as Poppies build solid defences

Kettering Town manager Lee Glover. Picture by Peter Short

Glover ‘over the moon’ as Poppies wrap up another vital victory

The Kettering Town players and fans celebrate Frankie Maguire's winning goal in the 1-0 success over Brackley Town. Picture by Peter Short

It’s all about the ‘attitude’ for Glover as Poppies get set for Curzon test

Lee Glover watches on during Kettering Town's 1-0 win over Brackley Town. Pictures by Peter Short

Glover pleased to see a ‘half gamble' pay off in Poppies’ win over Brackley

The Poppies players protest a decision that went against them during Tuesday's 0-0 draw with Farsley Celtic. Picture by Peter Short

Poppies have ‘plenty of belief’ in their fight to avoid the drop

Kettering Town marked Remembrance Weekend with a minute's silence ahead of their 2-0 win over Hereford at Latimer Park on Tuesday night. Picture by Peter Short

Glover would ‘take anything at the moment’ to change Poppies’ away fortunes

Ellis Myles in action during his home debut as Kettering Town beat Hereford 2-0. Picture by Peter Short

Myles is already feeling right at home after Poppies move

It was thumbs up from Lee Glover after Kettering Town's 2-0 victory over Hereford. Picture by Peter Short

There was a good feel about us, says Poppies boss Glover

Action from Brackley Town's 3-0 success over Kettering Town at the weekend. Picture by Peter Short

Clubs set for more midweek action in the National League North

Kettering Town boss Lee Glover reacts during his team's 3-0 defeat at Brackley Town. Picture by Peter Short

Fired up Glover addresses Poppies’ away form after another defeat at Brackley
Lee Glover was forced to address Kettering Town’s away form during a fiery post-match interview after seeing his team beaten 3-0 at Brackley Town.
Jon Dunham

James Armson wrapped up the points with this cool finish for his second goal in Brackley Town's 3-0 success over Kettering Town. Pictures by Peter Short

VERDICT: Brackley hit the top as they ease to derby success over Kettering

Boss Lee Glover and assistant Frankie Fry will be looking for an improvement from Kettering Town on the road this weekend. Picture by Peter Short

'A good bond going' as Poppies face up to a tough derby day

The draw for the second round of the Isuzu FA Trophy has been made

Clubs discover their fate for next stage of the FA Trophy

Tsaguim Florian gave Corby Town the lead in their 3-1 victory over Brackley Town in the first round of the NFA Hillier Senior Cup. Picture by Jim Darrah

Steelmen set for league opener after cup success

Andy Burgess is please with the direction AFC Rushden & Diamonds are going in pre-season. Picture courtesy of Hawkins Images

Diamonds going in the right direction ahead of final friendly

AFC Rushden & Diamonds defender Ryan Hughes challenges Brackley Town's Callum Stead during the 1-1 draw at Hayden Road. Picture by Glenn Alcock

Diamonds’ fitness levels get a boost in Brackley clash

Brett Solkhon was an easy pick having starred for both Kettering Town and Brackley Town over the years

Jon Dunham picks his all-time combined Kettering Town and Brackley Town XI

Jon Brady took training on Thursday. Picture: Pete Norton.

Brady focusing on the here and now and says he will play 'front foot' football a...

The National League held meetings with clubs today

National League clubs offered three options in loans row

Kettering Town chairman David Mahoney

Kettering Town and Brackley Town join forces with clubs to request grants and no...

Kettering Town manager Paul Cox (left) and assistant-boss John Ramshaw talk things over ahead of Tuesday night’s 2-2 draw at Boston United. Pictures by Peter Short

Ramshaw pleased to see Kettering Town becoming a hard team to beat
The Poppies play their first home game of the year tomorrow (Saturday)
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Action from Kettering Town's 1-1 draw at Brackley Town on Saturday. Picture by Peter Short

Cox expects more comings and goings as Kettering Town gear up for tough test

Kettering Town's Connor Kennedy and Brackley Town's Shane Byrne battle for possession during the 1-1 draw between the two clubs at St James Park. Pictures by Peter Short

Brackley Town 1 Kettering Town 1 - Jon Dunham’s review

Callum Powell celebrates with his Kettering Town team-mates after opening the scoring in the 1-1 draw at Brackley Town. Pictures by Peter Short

Cox pleased with the display as Kettering Town are held again

Kettering Town boss Paul Cox

Poppies urged to sharpen up ahead of derby showdown at Brackley Town

Kettering Town boss Paul Cox

Cox bemoans defensive frailties as Poppies miss out on a deserved maximum

The Boxing Day derby between Kettering Town and Brackley Town has been called off due to a waterlogged surface at Latimer Park. Picture by Peter Short

Boxing Day derby is called off

The gates of Latimer Park will be closed to supporters on Boxing Day with the news that Northamptonshire is to be moved into Tier 3. Picture by Peter Short

Kettering Town's Boxing Day derby with Brackley Town to be behind closed doors

Kettering Town boss Paul Cox. Pictures by Peter Short

Kettering Town boss Cox is relishing a 'mouthwatering' Boxing Day derby

Brackley Town manager Kevin Wilkin

Wilkin confident Brackley Town will 'adapt' for Poppies test

Decarrey Sheriff celebrates his goal with Connor Johnson during Kettering Town's 2-1 success at Ashton United in the third round of the FA Trophy on Saturday. Picture by Peter Short

Kettering Town handed a home tie in FA Trophy

Brackley Town progressed into the second round of the FA Cup after a penalty shoot-out success over Bishop's Stortford at St James Park

How many non-League teams will make it into the third round of the FA Cup?

Kettering Town's FA Cup run has been ended due to an outbreak of Covid-19 in the squad

Kettering Town forced to forfeit FA Cup place due to Covid outbreak

Paul Cox was far from impressed with his Kettering Town team's first-half display at Gloucester City. Picture by Peter Short

Cox demands a response from Kettering Town players

Sainsbury’s newest supermarket in Brackley is set to open before Christmas.

Around 100 jobs are available at the new Sainsbury’s supermarket in Brackley - h...

Brett Solkhon. Picture by Peter Short

Kettering Town legend Solkhon tests positive for Covid-19

The draw for the third qualifying round of the Emirates FA Cup has been made

FA CUP: Draw throws up a Northants derby for Brackley and Kettering

The National League are hoping to kick-off next season with the aid of a financial package from the government

National League in discussions over rescue package

Luke Fairlamb is back at AFC Rushden & Diamonds

Fans play a key role in Fairlamb's return to Diamonds

Kettering Town celebrate their Hillier Senior Cup success in 2018

Northants FA cancel this season's county cup competitions

Paul Cox's bid to keep Kettering Town in the National League North has been successful after the season was officially ended. Picture by Peter Short

National League seasons are officially ended

Corby Town's Steel Park home will now not be used again until next season

Lower league football seasons are officially ended

Kettering Town's National League North campaign has now been suspended indefinitely

National League campaign is suspended 'indefinitely'

Kettering Town were on the training pitch instead of Latimer Park on Tuesday after their clash with Brackley Town was called off. Picture by Brooklyn Freeman

Fixture pile-up is the latest problem for Poppies boss Cox to solve

Kettering Town's county derby with Brackley Town has been called off again. Picture by Peter Short

Poppies' clash with Brackley falls foul of the weather again

Kettering Town's clash at Bradford Park Avenue has been called off

Poppies left with another blank weekend

Kettering Town head to Altrincham tomorrow, less than two weeks after suffering a 2-0 home defeat to the same opponents. Picture by Peter Short

Cox seeks more consistency as Poppies prepare for a tough test

Kettering Town manager Paul Cox. Picture by Peter Short

County cup win can only boost confidence, says Poppies boss Cox

Paul Cox saw his Kettering Town team book a place in the NFA Hillier Cup final

VERDICT: Poppies book their place in Hillier Cup final