A lively encounter at the Impact Arena this evening saw the game end in a 2-2 draw. Kettering took the lead twice with goals from Ashley Westwood (43) and Paul Furlong (74) only to see the hosts equalise through Nathan Arnold (68) and Jake Moult (86).

The Poppies included another former player in the starting line up as Serge Makofo took a position on the right side of midfield.However they were without the injured Moses Ashikodi and Brett Solkhon, and the continuing absentee Jean-Paul Marna....

Kettering town are pleased to announce that match day bookings in the sponsors lounge are now getting booked up for several home games.

We are still looking for match, programme and ball sponsorship for the first two home games against Luton and Darlington.


Enjoy the match day experience from the surroundings of our sponsors lounge. An ideal location to impress new clients, seal ties with existing ones or simply enjoy a fantastic day out with colleagues and friends. The lounge has a pr...

Kettering Town FC has four spaces on the back of the brand new season ticket wallets available for sponsorship.

The price for this is only £50 + vat. To take advantage of this offer please contact Daniel Lee on (01536) 483028 or alternatively at ktfcsales@tiscali.co.uk.

For anyone interested in this offer we will need to know by latest Friday evening
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Kettering will make the short journey north on Thursday, 29 July to visit Alfreton Town's Impact Arena for a pre-season friendly. Kick-off is at 7.45pm, with admission prices of £6 for adults and £3 concessions....

The club shop will be CLOSED this weekend, and CLOSED on Monday, 26 July and Tuesday, 27th. We will post opening hours beyond this early next week, with details of tickets for the Luton game (to be played on Tuesday, 17 August).

376 season tickets have now been purchased for the coming season (148 Britannia Road, 51 Cowper Street, and 177 in the main stand). If anyone wishes to make a purchase when the shop is closed please call Daniel Lee on 01536 517013....

The World Cup may be over but it’s all about to kick off!

After last years 18 goal bonanza, Kettering Town FC and DRC Locums will once again battle it out on the pitch to raise funds for a new children’s sensory unit at Kettering General Hospital.

The event is open to everyone and fundraisers are hoping for lots of spectators to come along and enjoy a great day out and raise money for this important cause.

There will be healthy competition on the pitch as players from Kettering Town...

The Poppies continued their losing friendly sequence after going down at Rockingham Triangle in front of 605 spectators. Corby took a 2-0 lead within 40 minutes through Ben Mackey (3rd minute) and Stephen Towers (39).Kettering came back strongly in the second half but only had Iyseden Christies's 55th minute strike to show for their efforts.

Teams (2nd half substitutes in brackets):

Corby Town :

1 Chris Mackenzie
2 Danny Pitham (12 Dean West)
3 Asa Charlton (13 Chris Hope)
4 Phil...

Half time here at the Elgoods and it's all even at one goal each.
The Dons scored in the 26th minute through Angelo Balanta with the Poppies equalising a minute later with a screamer from James Dance.
Kettering's starting line up :
Nathan Abbey;Sam Byles (triallist);John Dempster;Luke Graham;Sol Davis (Greg Taylor,42);Harry Baker (triallist);Andre Boucaud;Brett Solkhon;Marcus Kelly;James Dance;Paul Furlong.

Full time Score :

Kettering Town 1 M K Dons 4

Second half scorers for the Don...

Paul Furlong has joined Kettering Town as player-coach.

The experienced striker will make his debut for the Poppies in tonight's pre-season friendly against Milton Keynes Dons.

Furlong is still going strong at the age of 41 and featured in over 40 games for Barnet in League Two last season.

He fits the bill as the target man that Lee Harper had been looking for and he will also be involved in coaching the rest of the Poppies squad.

Furlong has enjoyed a glittering career, which s...

Kettering Town v MK Dons
Friendly, Tuesday, 20 July 2010, kick-off 7.30pm
(Note: 7.30pm NOT 7.45pm)

Prices for this fixture are £6 adults/concessions in all areas of the ground and £1 for under 16s (under 16s may be asked for proof of age). Season tickets ARE valid for this game - voucher A.

Entry will be by season ticket or match ticket, which can be purchased from the club shop/ticket office up until half-time. (Latecomers should purchase a ticket and enter via Gate 4 - the wheelchai...

Club shop opening times over the next week for the sale of MK Dons tickets and season tickets will be:

Monday 19th: 11.00am till 6.00pm
Tuesday 20th: 10.00am till half-time (v MK Dons)
Wednesday 21st: CLOSED
Thursday 22nd: 11.00am till 6.00pm
Friday 23rd: 11.00am till 4.00pm
Saturday 24th: CLOSED
Sunday 25th: CLOSED...

Poppies 0 Charlton Athletic 4




The Poppies slipped to a second successive friendly defeat as a strong Charlton Athletic side claimed a comfortable win at the Elgood’s Arena.

But manager Lee Harper wasn't helped by the absence of a few key players.

Iyseden Christie and Ashley Westwood missed the game through injury while Moses Ashikodi continues his comeback from knee surgery.

Jean-Paul Marna was also missing, meaning Lee Harper could only name four substitutes while trialists...

- New Football Conference club development fund to be launched

The Premier League today announced a solidarity package with The Football Conference worth £6m over the next three seasons.

Following the £1m payment made to the Football Conference in 2009/10 the Premier League has decided to provide funding for seasons 2010/11, 2011/12 and 2012/13 that will support all Football Conference clubs.

The funding will be split into general payments made to all 68 Conference clubs and a s...

Kettering Town v Charlton Athletic
Friendly, Saturday, 17 July 2010, kick-off 3.00pm

Prices for this fixture are £6 adults/concessions in all areas of the ground and £1 for under 16s (under 16s may be asked for proof of age). Season tickets are NOT valid for this game.

Entry will be by ticket, which can be purchased from the club shop/ticket office at the following times:

Friday 16th: 11.00am till 4.00pm
Saturday 17th: 10.30am till 3.45pm (half-time)
(Latecomers should purchase a t...

After the Charlton Athletic game this Saturday 17, July, fans will be given the chance to meet the players in the Tin Hat Social Club. Fans will have the opportunity to mingle with players and officials of the club for about an hour after the match to converse and acquire some autographs!


We are also working towards a formal Meet the Gaffer Night as well. Stay tuned for more details....

Damian Spencer has been released from his contract today at Kettering and has signed a one year contract with Aldershot Town. The towering no-nonsense centre-forward arrived with high hopes last term from Cheltenham Town. He scored his first goal for the Poppies in the 2-1 away win at Wrexham. Spencer was loaned out to Kidderminster Harriers and Aldershot Town after racking up 2 goals and a red card in his 21 appearances in a Kettering shirt.

He impressed during his time at Aldershot as ...

Young goalkeeper Niall Cooper has signed non-contract forms for the upcoming season. Niall will continue to backup starter Nathan Abbey whilst maintaining his role as kitman for the football club.

Cooper joined the club from Moulton College last season. Although he didn't manage a league appearance, he could be in line for one early this campaign. Manager Lee Harper said "Nathan Abbey is suspended [for the first game of the season]. I'll give Niall Cooper a chance in next three friendly ga...

Brett Solkhon has completed a permanent move back to Kettering Town. The 27-year-old played at Corby Town and Brackley Town after leaving the Poppies in 2009. "I'm very happy to be back, there's a good few years left in me and I want to be playing at the highest level," he told BBC Radio Northampton. "The chairman has been looking to sign players and get the club up, and I think that's achievable." Solkhon has agreed terms on a one-year deal, with the club having an option on an extension. Br...

Poppies 0 Northampton Town 1



The Poppies’ preparations for the new Blue Square Bet Premier campaign started with a 1-0 home defeat to League Two neighbours Northampton Town.

It was Lee Harper’s new-look side’s first outing of pre-season and the manager used 21 players throughout the 90 minutes.

Kettering’s starting line-up included new signings Luke Graham, Sol Davis, Iyseden Christie and Ashley Westwood, who wore the captain’s armband in the first half.

Trialists Alex...

With the new season fast approaching the sponsors lounge is due to re open its doors for another season. The prices will be the same throughout the season for all league games. Interest is high this year as expected with the Poppies starting the season with the strongest team in years so if there is a match you would like a sponsorship package with we advise you book this quickly to avoid disappointment.

Match Sponsorship
• 3 Course meal in the sponsors lounge
• Match seats reserved
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