Gresley u18's beat Ashby Ivanhoe Knights away 6-0 in the Leicestershire Midweek Floodlit League on Wednesday evening.
May 2017
Reece Morris claimed four awards at the Gresley FC Presentation Evening, held in the Moat Ground Social Club, including the coveted Players' Player-of-the Year voted by his team mates.
June 2017
We are looking for volunteers to help spruce up the Moat before the start of the new season.
On Friday 23rd June we are having a Country Music Evening starring Kira Mac in the Social Club.
July 2017
Gresley will play the winners of Brocton v Cadbury Athletic away in the Preliminary Round of the FA Cup due to be played on 19th August.
Season Tickets are now available online or for collection at any First Team pre-season home games.
Gresley begin their 2017-2018 season with a trip to the North-East Lincolnshire coast to take on league newcomers Cleethorpes Town on Saturday 12th August.
It is sad to report that Gresley FC coach Chris Gowan's father sadly died in the early hours of this morning (Wednesday).
Our thoughts and deepest condolences go to Chris, his family and friends at this time.
Gresley FC send their deepest condolences to players Ryan Walker, Matt Roome their families and friends at this sad time.
Ryan's father died yesterday (Wednesday) afternoon and Matt's Grandmother in the early hours of this morning (Thursday).
Unfortunately, due to unavailability of players due to holiday and injuries etc, the game against Mansfield Town Xl has been cancelled.
Please let anyone know who may have made the trip and does not have access to this website.
It is with sadness that we have to report the death of Stan Crockett this afternoon (Saturday) at Netherhall Nursing Home in Swadlincote.
August 2017
Stan's funeral service will take place at Bretby Crematorium on Friday 11th August - 3.45pm.
Due to heavy overnight rain, tonight's youth friendly at the Moat Ground has been called off.
Gresley will have to make the long midweek trip to league rivals Spalding Utd in the Integro League Challenge Cup First Round scheduled to be played on Tuesday 17th October.
The Club can confirm that Courtney Meade has returned to Gresley after spells at Stamford and Barwell and is eligible to play at Cleethorpes on Saturday.
Courtney played for Barwell in Tuesday's pre-season friendly.
Not going to Cleethorpes? Then why not pop up to the Moat to watch the Reserves in their final pre-season friendly - 3pm. They are playing Bardon Hill who are managed by former Moatman Richard Hanslow.
Basford Utd 3 - 1 Stocksbridge PS (183)
Romulus 0 - 0 Market Drayton (110)
Last season's Player's Player, Supporters'Player and joint top scorer Reece Morris has returned to Gresley after stepping up a level to sign for Grantham in pre-season.
Morris is now registered with the league and available for selection.
Kidsgrove Athletic 1 - 1 Chasetown (212)
Lincoln United 0 - 0 Peterborough Sports (166)
It was FA Cup day for our league rivals. See how they all got on.
How the Division One South Clubs did in the FA Cup replays
September 2017
Gresley share the August Fair Play award in the Evo-Stik NPL Division One South with Cleethorpes Town, Corby Town and Lincoln United with all teams having identical discipline records.
See how our league rivals went on in the FA Cup and league games.
Basford United 1 - 1 Chasetown (201)
Romulus 2 - 4 Kidsgrove Athletic (102)
With Basford still in the FA Cup we will now be playing Peterborough Sports away on 30th September brought forward from January.
We now play Basford on Monday 9th October.
There is football at the Moat tonight (Wednesday) as our u18's take on Boston United in the FA Youth Cup First Round Qualifying - 7.45pm.
Pop up and give the young Moatmen your support.
Gresley FC welcome striker Ryan Robbins to the club from Barwell. Ryan is registered with the league and as available for selection for Saturday's game against Lincoln United at the Moat Ground - 3pm.
Charlie Woolfe has left the club and we thank him for his time at the club and wish him well for the future.
Chasetown 2 - 1 Corby Town (161)
Leek Town 3 - 0 Sheffield (218)
Market Drayton Town 2 - 2 Loughborough Dynamo (82)
Forward, Jeremiah Dasaolu has joined the club on a short term loan from Grantham Town and is eligible for tomorrow's game at Peterborough.
Meanwhile, Danny Campbell has left the club and we wish him well for the future.
October 2017
We will now be playing Romulus on Saturday 28th October at the Moat Ground. Brought forward from 10th February.
Today, October 14th marked a special day for Gresley FC's captain Jamie Barrett as he beat the 13-year-old record held by Gresley Rivers legend 'sir' Richard Wardle of 624 games in a Gresley shirt.
Gresley have been drawn at home against Basford United in the 2nd round of the Integro League Cup.
The tie is scheduled to be played on Tuesday 28th November - 7.45pm kick off.
Today's league and FA Cup results.
Gresley have been drawn at home to the winners of Whaley Bridge or Pinxton in the 3rd Round of the Derbyshire Senior Cup. Date to be confirmed.
November 2017
Striker Ryan Robbins has left the Moat Ground to join AFC Rushden & Diamonds.
Evo-Stik South results
It has been confirmed that our Derbyshire Senior Cup 3rd Round game will be played at the Moat Ground on Tuesday 5th December - 7.45pm.
Gresley Reserves are through to the third round of the Derbyshire Divisional Cup (South) beating AFC Kilburn Development 5-0 at the Moat Ground.
Gresley Reserves have been drawn at home in the Derbyshire County FA Divisional Cup South against Mickleover Sports Reserves.
To be played on Saturday 9th December - 3pm
The reserves are at home tomorrow (Saturday) against Bromsgrove Sporting - 3pm.
Gresley FC have signed striker Danny Quinn from Loughborough Dynamo.
Danny lists Coalville Town, Hednesford, Chasetown, Stafford Rangers and Barwell as previous clubs.
Tuesday's Integro League Cup 2nd Round Results.
December 2017
Gresley FC have signed winger Oliver Bassett on a short term loan until the 29th December from Coalville Town.
Sheffield have confirmed that this afternoon's game at the Coach & Horses Stadium, Dronfield is on.
There will be a pitch inspection at the Moat Ground at 11am for our home Reserve team game against Mickleover Sports Reseserves in the semi-final of the Derbyshire Divisional Cup South.
We have just been informed that there is a pitch inspection at Carlton at 11am.
Today's first team game away at Carlton has been postponed. The reserve game at the Moat Ground has also been called off due to the weather.
Gresley FC will be accepting donations of tinned and packet food along with bagged sweets at their game against Cleethorpes Town on Saturday 16th December.
DCFA Divisional Cup Semi-final, Gresley FC Reserves v Mickleover Sports Reserves has been re-arranged for Tuesday 19th December at the Moat Ground, kick off 7-30pm.
Tomorrow's (Wednesday) u18's game at Heather St Johns has been postponed due to snow & ice.
Due to the ongoing freezing weather and the distance our visitors Cleethorpes Town have to travel, there will be an early pitch inspection around 9.30am in the morning.
As soon as we have a decision it will be posted on here.
It is with sadness that we announce the death of long time supporter and a previous first team trainer Graham Talbot.
Graham passed away on Monday. His funeral arrangements have yet to be announced.
Due to a snow covered and frozen pitch, today's game against Cleethorpes Town at the Moat as bee postponed.
Anyone who was going to drop of any food items, Kieth Milner will be at the ground from 10am until 12 noon. Alternatively you can ring Keith on 07980 558826 who will be pleased to make arrangements to collect your donations.
We are sad to announce the passing this morning of another stalwart of the club Derrick Kinsey.
Derrick has been a true supporter of the club and was the club historian for many years.
Tonight's (Tuesday) Reserve Team game against Mickleover Sports in the Derbyshire Divisional Cup South Semi-Final at the Moat Ground is on. Kick off 7.30pm.
Please pop up and support the lads.
The Derbyshire Divisional Cup (South) has been abandoned at half time due to fog.
Derrick's funeral will be held at Bretby Crematorium on Wednesday 27th December at 10.30am.
Family flowers only and black need not be worn.
Donations for a nominated charity will be collected on the day of the service.
Today's game at Alvechurch didn't kick off due to home supporter suffering a heart attack. Thankfully, some quick responses from the Alvechurch people using their defibrillator gave the gentleman a good chance of surviving the trauma.
The responsibility was handed over to the air ambulance crew who had landed on the pitch and they were joined by the paramedics of a land ambulance.
But, for the quick actions of the Alvechurch volunteers, the outcome could have been tragic.
Everyone at Gresley are thinking of the victim and his family and hoping for a successful outcome.
The referee decided that the game should be postponed.
Everyone at Gresley FC would like to wish you all a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Peaceful New Year.
Our groundsmen have informed us that the pitch is playable for this afternoon's game against Loughborough Dynamo - 3pm kick off.
Mansfield Town duo Jason Law & Louis Danquah along with Coalville's Oliver Bassett have all extended their loan spell at Gresley for at least another month.
Due to an existing wet pitch and more rain predicted during the night, there will be a pitch inspection at 10am tomorrow.
This afternoon's game at the Moat ground is on. After a pitch inspection by a referee, although wet, he decided that the pitch is playable. Kick off 3pm.
Everyone connected with Gresley FC wish you all a Very Happy, Peaceful and Successful New Year
January 2018
Due to a waterlogged pitch and with more rain forecast for tonight, tomorrow's (Wednesday) Reserve Team's Derbyshire Divisional Cup South semi-final at the Moat Ground against Mickleover Sports Reserves has been postponed.
A new date will be arranged as soon as possible.
The DCFA Divisional Cup Semi-Final Gresley FC Reserves v Mickleover Sports Reserves has been arranged for Thursday 11th January 2018 at the Moat Ground. Kick off 7-30pm.
Due to the continuing wet weather there will be a pitch inspection at 10am tomorrow (Saturday).
Gresley FC are pleased to announce that goalkeeper Callum Hawkins will remain with the club until the end of the season.
The young stopper has made an impact since joining the club in early October and the club are very pleased that Callum will be staying.
Our thanks to Callum for agreeing to stay and to Burton Albion for allowing the extension of the loan.
Regrettably, today's game at the Moat Ground against Stocksbridge Park Steels has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.
Please let anyone you know who may have been making the trip and does not have access to social media - thank you
Gresley Reserves kicked off the New Year with a 4-0 league win at Cadbury Athletic Reserves.
Final Score: Cadbury Athletic 0 - 4 Gresley FC
The recently postponed home game against Stocksbridge Park Steels has been re-arranged for Tuesday 27th February - 7.45pm.
Unfortunately, due to a still waterlogged pitch tonight's (Thursday) game against Mickleover Sports Reserves in the Derbyshire Divisional Cup South Semi-Final at the Moat has been postponed.
The match cannot be swapped to Mickleover as their pitch is also waterlogged.
A new date will be arranged as soon as possible.
Gresley Reserves will try to complete their Derbyshire Divisional Cup Semi-Final against Mickleover Sports Reserves at the Moat Ground on Wednesday 17th January - 7.30pm kick off.
There is to be a pitch inspection at the Moat this afternoon ahead of tonight's scheduled Derbyshire Divisional Cup South Semi between Gresley FC Reserves and Mickleover Sports Reserves.
Unfortunately, the weather has beaten us again with Wednesday's Reserve Team's Derbyshire Senior Cup South Semi against Mickleover Sports Reserves at the Moat beening postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.
It had been agreed that if the game at the Moat was called off that the game be switched to Mickleover on the same night but Mickloever have informed us that their pitch is also waterlogged.
A new date will be confirmed as soon as possible.
Gresley Reserves will try again to complete their Derbyshire Divisional Cup South Semi against Mickleover Sports Reserves at the Moat Ground on Saturday 27th January -3pm kick off.
Due to a waterlogged pitch, today's game at the Moat against Newcastle Town is off.
On Saturday our reserves are due to play Mickleover Sports at the Moat in the Derbyshire Divisional Cup Semi (weather permitting).
Due to the pitch still being quite wet and the forecast of more rain in the morning there will be a pitch inspection tomorrow (Saturday) at 10.30am to see if the Reserve team Derbyshire Divisional Cup Semi against Mickleover Sports Reserves at the Moat can be played.
The weather has beaten us again with today's Derbyshire Divisional Cup game at the Moat called off due to a waterlogged pitch.
February 2018
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Former Moatman Pearson Mwanyongo has re-signed for Gresley from Stamford and is eligible to play for the club against Spalding, while Oliver Bassett has extended his loan.
Due to the predicted rain during the night, there will be a pitch inspection at 10am tomorrow (Saturday).
The groundsmen have worked really hard during the week on a troublesome area of the pitch in the top penalty area which is drying out slowly at the moment.
Despite some sterling work this week by the groundsmen the overnight rain has scuppered all their hard work and today's game at the Moat against Spalding is OFF.
Again the weather has beaten the Reserves game at Mickleover Sports as Mickleover's pitch is waterlogged. A new date is yet to be arranged.
The Derbyshire Divisional Cup Semi-Final between Gresley Reserves and Mickleover Sports Reserves will now be played on Leesbrook School's 3G pitch on Saturday 10th February kick off 3pm.
Lees Brook Community School
Morley Road
Chaddesden
Derby
DE21 4QX
Gresley FC have signed midfielder Shawn Richards. Shawn has played for Loughborough Dynamo, Stamford AFC, Rugby Town, Rushden & Diamonds, Soham and Quorn. He was also on Northamton Town's books as a Youth Team player.
The continuing wet weather has meant that Carlton Town will be having a pitch inspection tomorrow (Saturday) morning.
We will post the outcome as soon as we are informed.
Gresley have signed defender Mark Branch, on join forms with Sporting Khalsa, from Chasetown.
Mark has also played for Romulus.
There will be a precautionary pitch inspection tomorrow morning at 11am due to the predicted overnight heavy frost.
Today's game at the Moat Ground against Basford United is on. A pitch inspection has declared the pitch playable.
After this morning's snowfall on a frozen pitch we have called a pitch inspection at 3pm this afternoon.
Unfortunately, due to a frozen pitch, tonight's game against Stocksbridge Park Steels has been postponed.
The recently postponed game at the Moat against Stocksbridge PS has now been arranged for Tuesday 10th April - 7.45pm kick off.
March 2018
The Beast from the East has beaten us as the game at Stamford has been called off due to deep snow on the pitch.
Gresley will now be playing Stamford away on Tuesday 17th April - 7.45pm.
Carlton Town on Wednesday 25th April - 7.45pm.
After the thaw from the recent Beast from the East snowfall and predicted rain tonight and through to the early morning, there will be a pitch inspection at 3pm at the Moat Ground.
Unfortunately due to water from the thaw of the recent snowfall and last night's rain, tonight's game at the Moat has been postponed because of a waterlogged pitch.
Tuesday's postponed game against Cleethorpes Town at the Moat has been re-arranged for THURSDAY 5th April - 7.45pm
Kidsgrove Athletic P - P Belper Town
Lincoln United 3 - 1 Chasetown (87)
With the pitch still recovering from the Beast from the East and tonight's rain there will be a pitch inspection at 10.30am tomorrow (Saturday) to see if the reserve team game can go ahead against Lichfield City reserves.
Rain, rain and even more rain!!
Alvechurch has let us know that if the game had been tonight it would have been called off due to a waterlogged pitch.
Tomorrow's weather promises to be a little better but Alvechurch are having a pitch inspection in the afternoon as a precaution. Fingers crossed it's on!
Gresley FC are pleased to announce that Oliver Bassett has now signed until the end of the season after being released by Coalville Town.
After an inspection by a referee, this afternoon's Reserve Team game at the Moat has been postponed due to parts of the pitch being waterlogged.
Corby has informed us that this afternoon's game is on. They did have a slight dusting of snow early this morning and as long as the weather does not deteriorate the match will go ahead.
Have you got an hour to spare tomorrow (Tuesday) morning and have a snow shovel?
Unfortunately, even after some sterling work from the ground staff and volunteers over the last couple of days, the weather has beaten us again so the game at home against Spalding has had to be postponed due to a waterlogged area of the pitch.
The League have moved quickly to re-arrange Tuesday's postponed Spalding game.
The game will now take place on Thursday 29th March - 7.45pm.
Former Gresley Rovers player Owen Cashmore as sadly passed away.
Alvechurch 1 - 0 Cleethorpes Town (109)
Sheffield FC 2 - 1 Carlton Town (172)
Unfortunately, due to the heavy rain this afternoon the match referee has just taken the decision to postpone the game.
Please let anyone know who you think may have made the trip to the Moat - thank you.
Carlton Town 1 - 1 Peterborough United (73)
Cleethorpes Town 1 - 4 Corby Town (203)
The league have re-arranged the recently postponed Spalding United game at the Moat.
It will now take place on Thursday 12th April - 7.45pm
Due to the expected rain tonight and through the night, which has been forecast to be even heavier, there will be a pitch inspection at the Moat Ground at 10.30am tomorrow (Saturday).
It's no surprise that today's game at the Moat against Carlton has been called off after the heavy overnight deluge which has left the pitch heavily waterlogged.
April 2018
It comes as no surprise that after the torrential overnight downpour our trip to Loughborough has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.
The recently postponed game at the Moat against Carlton Town has been arranged for Thursday 19th April - 7.45pm
After yesterday's rain, there will be a pitch inspection at 11am which is the only time we could get a suitably qualified referee to the Moat.
Also, an early inspection is needed due to the distance our visitors Cleethorpes have to travel.
Disappointingly, the pitch has not recovered sufficiently from the heavy rain yesterday with the troublesome area still sodden so tonight's game has sadly been postponed.
The league have moved quickly to re-arrange our postponed home game against Cleethorpes.
It will now be played on Monday 16th April the day before we play Loughborough away!
Carlton Town 1 - 1 Corby Town (88)
Sheffield 3 - 2 Kidsgrove Athletic (169)
Today's game at the Moat against Kidsgrove Athletic is on after an inspection by a referee.
Let's hope the heavy rain predicted keeps away!!
Lincoln United 1 - 0 Basford (135)
Romulus 3 - 1 Newcastle United (98)
Sheffield FC 1 - 1 Cleethorpes Tpwn (161)
Due to the persistent heavy rain yesterday, overnight and this morning leaving the Moat Ground very wet, there will be a pitch inspection hopefully around 3.30-4pm this afternoon subject to contacting a suitably qualified referee.
Although the pitch is quite wet the referee said it was fit to play so tonight's game against Stocksbridge PS is on.
Apologies for the lateness of posting but I've been up at the Moat helping the ground staff to get the pitch ready!
Cleethorpes Town P - P Lincoln United
(waterlogged pitch)
Corby Town 1 - 1 Stamford AFC (437)
Kidsgrove Athletic 2 - 5 Peterborough Sports (105)
The referee has checked the pitch and he says it's not as soft as Tuesday so tonight's game against Spalding is on.
Belper 1 - 2 Sheffield FC (103)
Carlton Town 2 - 3 Basford United (133)
Gresley FC 1 - 8 Spalding United (116)
Stocksbridge PS P - P Frickley Athletic
Vice Chairman Keith Milner has left Gresley FC by mutual consent and we thank him for all he has done for the club and wish him well for the future.
The club will be making no further comment.
Cleethorpes Town 1 - 0 Alvechurch (203)
Gresley FC 3 - 2 Carlton Town (165)
Market Drayton Town 0 - 5 Basford United (65)
Gresley's player with the most appearances has decided to leave the club.
Barry North, club chairman, has decided to step down from his role. The club is very grateful for Barry's tireless work as one of the founder members of Gresley FC. Working with the manager he ensured that the club will be playing at step four again next season.
Carlton Town 1 - 1 Cleethorpes Town (80)
Stamford AFC 6 - 0 Gresley FC (286)
Connor has confirmed this morning that he has unfortunately ruptured ankle ligaments during last night's game at Stamford.
The club wish Connor a full and speedy recovery and hope to see him back in action soon.
Due to a waterlogged pitch, this afternoon's match at the Moat against Cadbury Athletic has been postponed.
These are the following Reserve and Youth games still to be played at the Moat Ground.
May 2018
Gresley Reserves got back to league action with a good win at the Moat Ground.
Final Score: Gresley 5 - 1 Coton Green
Gresley u18's take on Mansfield Town at the Moat Ground tonight - 7.30pm.
Why not pop up and support the young Moatmen.
Gresley Reserves take on Knowle at the Moat Ground this afternoon in another vital league game - 3pm kick off.
The lads would appreciate your support for what should be a good game.
Gresley Reserves took another step to league title by comfortably beating Knowle Reserves at the Moat Ground on a scorching sunbathed afternoon.
Goals from Kaen Lee (2) and Josh Dutton did the damage.
Final Score: Gresley Reserves 3 - Knowle Reserves
Well, it’s all done and dusted for another season. Congratulations to Basford, Alvechurch and Bedworth on gaining promotion and commiserations to Romulus who drop out of the league.
It's a beautiful afternoon and just right for football at the Moat.
Why not pop up and give your support to the reserves as they take on Lichfield City - kick off 3pm.
The Social Club will be open.
Gresley Reserves are one win away from retaining their Midland League Reserve Team title with a convincing win at the Moat Ground with goals from Kane Lee (3) and Alex Pott (2).
Final Score: Gresley FC 5 - 1 Lichfield City
Congratulations to goalkeeper Callum Hawkins on signing his first professional contract with Burton Albion. Gresley FC wish Callum every success in the future.
Gresley Reserves take on Cadbury Athletic Reserves at the Moat tonight in an important match. Three points for the Moatmen and they retain their league title.
Why not pop up and give them your support. Kick off 7.45pm.
Gresley Reserves retained their Midland League Reserve Division League title with a comfortable win at the Moat Ground.
Congratulations also to Kane Lee who is the league top scorer.
Final Score: Gresley FC Reserves 4 - 0 Cadbury Athletic Reserves
At a board meeting held at the club's Moat Ground home last night Mark Alflat was confirmed as the clubs new Chairman on a permanent basis.
15 years after first being appointed manager at the Moat Ground Gary Norton was last night re-appointed as the clubs manager.
Gresley Reserves have the chance of completing the double this afternoon.
Goals from Kane Lee, Josh Dutton (2) and Albert Lansdowne saw Greskey Reserves complete the League and Trophy double for the second season running.
Congratulations to everyone involved.
Final Score: Alvechurch Reserves 2 - 4 Gresley Reserves
If you want to watch some more games at the Moat there has been two games arranged.
Tuesday 15th: under 16’s vs Burton Albion Advanced Development Centre.
Tuesday 22nd: under 15’s vs Burton Albion Advanced Development Centre.
Both games have a 7.30pm kick off.
Gresley u18's take on Anstey Nomads Youth at the Moat tonight in what could turn out to be a league title defining game. Kick off 7.30pm.
Anstey have moved into 2nd one place above Gresley but with a game in hand. Your support would be much appreciated.
Gresley and Anstey fought out a competitive draw at the Moat Ground.
Final Score: Gresley u18's 1 - 1 Anstey Nomads Youth
There is to be a Fans' Forum on Thursday 24th May in the Social Club starting at 7.30pm.
The club are encouraging all supporters to attend to hear the plans for next season from the manager and chairman and the opportunity for you to ask those burning questions.
Manager Gary Norton has been successful in persuading club legend and record appearance holder Jamie Barrett to do u-turn on his decision to leave Gresley FC made towards the end of last season.
Our u18's play their penultimate game of the season when they face Allexton & New Parks Hawks at the Moat - 7.30pm.
Your support would be very much appreciated.
The board and management would like to thank all the supporters for what was one of the best attended and positive fans' forums since the club was formed.
Thank You.
The following friendlies have been arranged. Note the Kettering game has still to be confirmed.
Unfortunately, due to Desford not being able to raise a side, Wednesday's game at the Moat has had to be postponed.
A new date is yet to be agreed.
Please let anyone you know who may have popped up to the game and does not have access to social media - thank you.
Gresley will be travelling to Derby on Monday 30th July to play Graham Street Prims - 7.30pm kick off.
Please note the game at Quorn on Saturday 14th is to be re-arranged.
This is due to a number of players, who knew Ryan and are wanting to play in in this special game, being unavailable for that date so a new date will be arranged and we will announce it as soon as it's agreed.
Gresley FC manager Gary Norton has added John Williamson to his backroom team as his preparations for the new season continues.
June 2018
At Saturday's Club Awards night for the Reserves and u18's the following presentations were made.
There is to be a charity football tournament on Saturday 7th July organsied by Callum Worker and it will be your chance to play on the Moat.
The game against Coalville on Saturday 21st July has been cancelled so Gresley are trying find an alternative fixture.
The double double winning Reserve Team management due of Todd Foster and Richard Jarvis confirmed this week that they will remain with the club for the forthcoming season.
