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Asfordby FC were crowned Leicestershire Senior League champions last month.

Melton, Asfordby and Holwell's opponents confirmed

Paul Anderson celebrates his goal against Selston. Photo by Mark Woolterton/Melton Town FC.

Melton off to a winning start

Neil Miller's Sports host Hucknall this weekend.

Town and Sports start new season

The new-look surface.

"There's a real buzz!" Melton Town set date for Sports Village homecoming

Melton Town manager Tom Manship cannot wait for the team to return home.

Boss says new pitch will take Melton Town to the next level

Zak Munton. Photo: Tim Williams

Munton finish earns Melton Town a point at Quorn, heavy defeat for Holwell Sport...

Melton have been promoted. Photo: Oliver Atkin

'Delighted' Melton Town have promotion confirmed, new rivals for Holwell Sports

Skegness Town have been promoted and will compete in the UCL.

How the new United Counties League Premier North will look following non-league ...

After two halted seasons Holwell Sports will return to competitive action.

Holwell Sports will return to action in UCL Supplementary Cup

Will action continue for UCL sides? Photo: Oliver Atkin

United Counties League have cup competition they can 'set up right away' if club...

Graham Lewin.

'Do it! Get it done!" Holwell Sports chairman Graham Lewin calls on FA to begin ...
Season curtailed, it has been announced...

The season is over. Photo: Oliver Atkin

Game over! Season axed for football clubs in steps 3-6, FA announce

The waiting game continues for UCL clubs such as Melton Town. Photo: Oliver Atkin

United Counties League clubs will have at least another week before they discove...

United Counties League teams are being asked to state how playing would affect finances.

United Counties League asks clubs to explain whether re-starting season would be...

It's worrying times for non-league football. Photo: Oliver Atkin.

OPINION: Non-league football has been betrayed by not allowing fans into tier th...

Melton Town hammer Rushden and Higham United

Tom Manship.

Managers welcoming September start date

Town manager Tm Manship (right) has transformed the Melton Town squad and fortunes since becoming player-manager in summer 2018 EMN-200325-143108002

Melton Town boss Manship questions future if FA scraps season

Rugby swiftly followed football's example on Tuesday by suspending all professional and grassroots activity EMN-200318-120841002

Coronavirus: Holwell Sports boss doubtful UCL season will finish

Full-back Sam Beaver sent the Town fans into a frenzy with a late winner EMN-200129-111825002

Melton Town strike late to beat promotion rivals Aylestone

Melton Town boss Tom Manship is pleased with the improvements made in his 18-month tenure EMN-200115-131150002

Melton Town boss taking nothing for granted as UCL title race takes a turn

Corey Bucalossi’s double at Huntingdon took him to five goals in as many appearances. Picture: Phil James EMN-191230-092747002

Melton Town climb into promotion spots with Huntingdon win

Holwell goalscorer Aiden Black tries an audacious overhead kick EMN-191023-092018002

Holwell Sports held by Huntingdon as two-goal lead lost

Kadeem Price opened the scoring and forced the penalty for Town's second EMN-190918-084238002

Melton Town squad players make their case in League Cup upset

Leighton Nicholson scored his third goal of the season at Lutterworth EMN-191109-094540002

Improving Holwell Sports secure back-to-back league wins

Munton celebrates his first goal for Melton as he slots the hosts' opening goal of the season EMN-190508-103736002

Melton Town kick off UCL season with Burton Park win

The recently-retired Michael Stevenson (centre) pitched in for Holwell's final pre-season match - a 2-1 defeat to Radford EMN-190731-104919002

Miller turns to young blood as Holwell opt for new direction

Asfordby FC Development impressed in their latest pre-season win as they prepare for the North Leics League Premier EMN-190730-183106002

Asfordby FC bosses pleased with pre-season progress
Asfordby FC again tested themselves against higher league opposition as they hosted Harborough Town on a sweltering Thursday evening.

Neil Miller (right) and assistant Richard Cragg face a busy close season of recruitment EMN-190320-121651002

Holwell Sports: Miller eyes list of 20 player targets in bid to climb UCL

Town co-managers Jon Stevenson (left) and Tom Manship (second left) in the dugout at Holmes Park last week EMN-190417-134150002

Melton Town call for FA action after second cup final incident in six days

Michael Stevenson supplied the corners for both Peberdy goals EMN-190416-112551002

Holwell Sports edge closer to safety with Long Buckby win

Melton Town face both title rivals and a county cup final in a 12-day spell next month Picture: Phil James EMN-190219-104704002

Melton Town’s top-of-the-table clash postponed for third time

Ben Betteridge's late penalty gave Holwell a vital win in the battle to avoid the drop EMN-190320-090759002

Holwell Sports fight back to beat Rands in relegation battle

Melton Mowbray Croquet Club are hoping to build on solid foundations EMN-180609-151719002

Sports end their losing streak in style with Thrapston victory

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Our North Leicestershire League sides ready for kick-off

Holwell's best run in the FA Vase came five seasons ago when they reached the third round against Birmingham side Coleshill EMN-180829-103759002

FA Vase: Holwell Sports and Melton Town set for national knockout action

Jack Baker was a bright spot in a chastening defeat EMN-180813-132803002

Holwell Sports hit for six at Burton Park Wanderers

Ben Betteridge's second-half penalty gave Holwell a deserved opening day win EMN-180708-102435002

Holwell Sports impress with United Counties League debut win

Michael Reeve was out of luck at Huntingdon, but laid on the winner EMN-180608-100409002

United Counties League: Melton Town pass opening test against Irchester United

Sam Bettinson has not played for Holwell since picking up a serious injury in the 2013/14 season EMN-180108-113645002

Holwell Sports face step into unknown as United Counties League kicks off

Tom Manship has been pleased with their high-calibre pre-season tests EMN-180108-093408002

Melton Town target FA Cup qualification as season set for kick-off

The latest local football news

Holwell Sports in search for new reserves manager

Football

Holwell Sports face Sleaford Town in United Counties League Cup opener

Holwell and Melton last met in the County Cup quarter-finals in 2016, and have met just twice in the last decade EMN-180530-114457002

Holwell Sports set for Melton Town derby after United Counties League proposal

Melton Town manager Shane Jarram EMN-180314-113602002

All change at Melton Town as manager Shane Jarram resigns
Groundbreaking changes are expected at Melton Town after manager Shane Jarram's resignation after one season at the helm.

Jordan Cufflin-Stableford put Town ahead with a fine finish EMN-180905-122922002

Melton Town denied season finale win by late Rushden equaliser

A scramble in the box leads to Buckby's equaliser EMN-180904-093259002

Melton Town slump against 10-man Long Buckby

A familiar sight this season as Asfordby FC's Hoby Road ground is deserted on matchday EMN-180404-140800002

Football: Bank holiday gloom adds to fixture chaos

The snow and ice which disrupted Decembers football programme was replaced with heavy rains and waterlogged pitches EMN-180901-111325002

League and cup football on hold as winter strikes again

Sleaford Town fight back to earn first United Counties League win of season

Ben Lapworth headed Towns opener at Buckingham EMN-170310-112546002

United Counties League: Melton Town out of luck at Buckingham

Liam Ambrose in possession for Town

United Counties League: Melton Town boss fumes as red card scuppers hopes

Melton Town given rude awakening by Olney on opening day

Co-managers Steve Hendey and Shane Jarram

Tuf-of-war champion targets Melton Town promotion

Co-managers Steve Hendey and Shane Jarram EMN-171107-185438002

Melton Town FC open pre-season friendlies against Clifton