Match Report
Rushall Olympic beat Ilkeston Town 2-0 at home in the Non League Premier: Northern. Before the match, Rushall Olympic were 16th in the Non League Premier: Northern table with Ilkeston Town in 11th. In 2 previous meetings (2023–2025), Rushall Olympic have won 0, Ilkeston Town 1, with 1 draw. Rushall Olympic had scored 48 goals this season (1.2 per game), Ilkeston Town had 52 (1.3 per game). Rushall Olympic's goals came from Liam McAlinden (53'), Anthony Dwyer (90'). Match stats: possession 44%-56%, shots 9-3, on target 5-0, corners 3-7. View detailed post-match analysis including ratings and key stats.
The matchup in the Non League Premier: Northern brings together Rushall Olympic and Ilkeston Town at Dales Lane.
The standings read 16th (Rushall Olympic, 47 points) against 11th (Ilkeston Town, 52 points).
Rushall Olympic hold 0 wins in this fixture since 2023, against 1 for Ilkeston Town, with 1 draw in 2 meetings.
Full time brought a 2-0 scoreline, and with it the win for Rushall Olympic.
The venue was Dales Lane, with room for 5,000 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: it was 0-0 at the break, before 2 more goals closed it at 2-0.
Goal scorers
Rushall Olympic: Liam McAlinden (53'), Anthony Dwyer (90')
Key stats
Possession: Rushall Olympic 44% · Ilkeston Town 56% · Total shots: 9-3 · On target: 5-0 · Corners: 3-7