Premier Division

Kettering Town owner George Akhtar (Picture: Peter Short)

Forde and Akhtar explain details of Noel-Williams’ Poppies departure

Having a ball... new Kettering Town owner Nadim 'George' Akhtar is excited by the challenges that lay ahead at Latimer Park (Picture: Peter Short)

BIG INTERVIEW: ‘George’ is settling into life at Kettering Town

Scott Carlin, pictured during his time as assitant at AFC Rushden & Diamonds, has stepped down from his role as manager of Cogenhoe United

Boss Carlin leaves Cogenhoe United on eve of pre-season campaign

Loddington & Mawsley celebrate in style after they beat Stony Stratford to win the NCL T20 Cup. Pictures by Finbarr Carroll

Brigstock march on in the top flight as Loddington clinch cup success

Kettering celebrate a wicket during their defeat to Northampton Saints in the top-of-the-table clash in Division Two. Pictures by Finbarr Carroll

Brigstock stay on course in the top-flight title race after a home success

Oundle's Will Park is bowled by Brigstock's Mohammed Danyaal in their thrilling NCL Premier Division clash. Pictures by David Lowndes

Leaders Brigstock hold their nerve to complete a thrilling run chase

It was a good day for Overstone Park as they clinched the NCL T20 Plate. Pictures by Finbarr Carroll

Overstone come through Finals Day to clinch Northants League’s T20 Plate

Brigstock moved to the top of the NCL Premier Division at the weekend after beating defending champions Finedon Dolben. Picture by Finbarr Carroll

Brigstock are dreaming of an ‘unthinkable’ title

Finedon Dolben will be bidding to retain the T20 Championship this weekend after they won the competition last year. Picture by Finbarr Carroll

Teams are ready to battle it out in Northants Cricket League’s T20 Finals Days

Oundle Town have enjoyed a brilliant start to the NCL Premier Division season. Picture by David Lowndes

Craig brothers star again as Oundle open up at gap at the summit

Brigstock celebrate a wicket during their 119-run win against Overstone Park in the NCL Premier Division. Pictures by Finbarr Carroll

Harrison is just gr-eight as Oundle's fine start continues with some derby joy

Joshua Knight hits out on his way to 48 for Geddington in their win over Brigstock. Picture by Nathan Armstrong

Wollaston stun Peterborough to clinch first win of the season

Defending champions Finedon Dolben started their NCL Premier Division season with a win

Business as usual as Dolben’s defence starts with a comfortable victory

Reigning Premier Division champions Finedon Dolben are hoping for more scenes like this as the new Northants Cricket League season gets ready to start

Skipper Drew hoping for more of the same as Finedon bid to defend the crown

Brigstock celebrate a wicket during their big win over Kislingbury Temperance last weekend. Pictures by Finbarr Carroll

NCL: Finedon now one win away from title glory

Wollaston's players celebrate their division one title win (Picture: Finbarr Carroll)

Wollaston hold their nerve to seal promotion to Premier Division
Wollaston will be playing Premier Division cricket next summer after clinching the Division One title by the narrowest of margins on a thrilling final day of the season on Saturday.
Jeremy Casey

Harry Bailey is bowled by Calum Plowright to confirm Loddington & Mawsley's crucial win over Brixworth in Division One. Pictures by Finbarr Carroll

NCL: Dolben closing in as Division One race is set to go to the wire

Old Northamptonians celebrate a wicket during their win over Geddington in the NCL Premier Division. Pictures by Finbarr Carroll

Title rivals set for a Premier Division showdown

Harborough Town clinched the treble as they won the UCL Premier Division Champions Cup last weekend. Picture courtesy of Harborough Town FC

Harborough boss Mitch reflects on a memorable treble

Steve Musgrave hit 80 in Wollaston's big win over Bowden

NCL RESULTS SPECIAL: Who beat the rain to hit the runs and claim the wickets?

Cogenhoe IIs' Matt Irons sees the funny side after he is dismissed in his team's loss to Obelisk (Pictures: Jamie Brown)

NCL RESULTS SPECIAL: Who hit the runs and who claimed the wickets?

Conor Craig has been tipped for a good season by Oundle captain Mark Hodgson

Hodgson believes Oundle can be 'right up there'

Jake Stone's Wellingborough Town will resume their season in the FA Vase this weekend

United Counties League clubs will resume their seasons if they choose to

Rothwell Corinthians' players celebrate at the final whistle after they secured the KitmanUK UCL Knockout Cup. Pictures by Finbarr Carroll

It's cup glory for Rothwell Corinthians

Tom Lorraine's second-half header was ruled out for offside as AFC Rushden & Diamonds suffered a heavy loss to Newark in the first qualifying round of the FA Cup. Picture courtesy of HawkinsImages

Peaks 'embarrassed' by Diamonds' FA Cup exit

Wellingborough Town boss Jake Stone has seen his team win their first three matches in the United Counties League Premier Division

Three in a row for the rising Doughboys

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

Diamonds handed a home draw in FA Cup
The tie will be played to a finish next Tuesday night
Jon Dunham

The Northants Cricket League play-off places have been finalised

Overstone edge past rivals Brixworth to reach NCL Premier Division play-offs

Wellingborough Town manager Jake Stone

Doughboys to offer 50 free season tickets for NHS staff

Mitch Austin has left Rothwell Corinthians

Austin looking for 'a bit more' as he departs Corinthians

Kalon Peniasko heads home Rothwell Corinthians' second goal in their 3-1 win over Deeping Rangers in the UCL Knockout Cup semi-final. Pictures by Finbarr Carroll

Corinthians book a UCL Knockout Cup final spot

Corinthians set for a big knockout date

Stefan Galinski celebrates his goal. Photo by Craig Lamont/Basford United FC

Watch as defender scores from inside his own half...with a HEADER

Peterborough celebrate after they were crowned Premier Division champions. Picture by David Lowndes

All the ups and downs as the NCL season closes

Action from the pre-season friendly between Rothwell Corinthians and Corby Town at Sergeants Lawn

PICTURE SPECIAL: Rothwell Corinthians v Corby Town

Steve Musgrave hits out on his way to 87 for Wollaston 2nd in their victory over Horton House 2nd in Division Three of the Northamptonshire Cricket League last weekend. Pictures by David Ikin

Centurions Sam and Liam do it all by themselves for Rushden

Greig Hofbauer hits out on his way to an unbeaten 114 during Finedon Dolben's win at Horton House. Pictures by Dave Ikin

Desborough hoping for more than just survival

Brett Solkhon celebrates after he scored Kettering Town's equaliser against Weymouth in the Evo-Stik League South Premier Division Championship Match at Latimer Park. Pictures by Peter Short

Kettering Town 1 Weymouth 1 (Weymouth won 5-3 on penalties) - Five Things We Lea...

Richard Elliott has become the Kettering & District Leagues most successful player after racking up the 1,524th Premier Division win of his career

TABLE TENNIS: Elliott becomes the Kettering League's best ever

Andrew Radd

ANDREW RADD: Berrill believes a collective force is the way to satisfy demands a...

Goalmouth action from Desborough Town's 2-0 home defeat to leaders Daventry Town in the UCL Premier Division last weekend. Pictures by Alison Bagley

Boss Simon is keen to get the best out of Flourmen

Tom Lorraine scores his second goal on his way to a first-half hat-trick in AFC Rushden & Diamonds 6-0 win over Cogenhoe United, which secured a place in this seasons NFA Hillier Senior Cup final. Picture courtesy of HawkinsImages

Peaks happy as Diamonds ease into the final

Rothwell Corinthians manager Jim Scott

Tough test awaits for battling Corinthians

Gary Petts saw his Wellingborough Town team claim a 3-2 success over neighbours Whitworth

UCL: Doughboys and Ar Tarn pick up Boxing Day derby wins

Delroy Gordon (far right) was back in Corby Town colours after rejoining the club ahead of last weekend's 5-1 victory over Kempston Rovers. Picture by Alison Bagley

Corby boss Kinniburgh always on the hunt for fresh faces

Action from Whitworth's 2-1 success over Harborough Town in the UCL Premier Division last Saturday. Picture by Alison Bagley

UCL: Mallows praises youngsters as Flourmen get their season going

Remy Brittain takes the congratulations after he scored the first of his two goals in Whitworth's 2-1 victory over Harborough Town. Pictures by Alison Bagley

UCL: Brittain at the double as Flourmen seal first success

Irchester United manager Steve Sargent saw his team claim a 4-3 win over Sileby Rangers in Division One last weekend before they suffered a 3-1 defeat to Wellingborough Town in the Knockout Cup in midweek. Picture by Alison Bagley

Corinthians and Whitworth pick up welcome cup wins

The champagne was flowing as Finedon Dolben were crowned NCL Premier Division champions on the final day of the season. Pictures by Alison Bagley

Skipper Callum delighted as Finedon end their seven-year wait

Division One champions Desborough pose for the camera ahead of their match at Loddington & Mawsley last weekend

Desborough feeling ready for their top-flight return

The ball is in the net after Tom Lorraine grabbed AFC Rushden & Diamonds' opening goal in the 3-0 FA Cup win over Deeping Rangers. Picture by Alison Bagley

Peaks pleased with Diamonds' comfortable cup success

James Goff has joined Banbury United on loan (picture: Sharon Lucey)

Cobblers goalkeeper Goff goes out on loan

Adam Speight scored Wellingborough Town's second goal in their 3-0 victory over Peterborough Northern Star

Doughboys and Romans make flying starts

James Mallows

Boss Mallows hoping for a higher finish for his Flourmen

Rushton have endured a tortuous campaign in the Northants Cricket League

Rushton hope to build a better future from dire situation