Saturday round-up (1/10/22) - Rams win, Spireites beaten, Bucks through

Derby County got life under new boss Paul Warne off to a perfect start as they won 2-0 at Cambridge United on Saturday.

James Collins scored both Rams goals, one in each half, to secure what was also Derby's first away win of the campaign.

The opener came on the stroke of half-time as a mistake from Zeno Ibsen Rossi allowed Collins to go one-on-one with the keeper and the Rams man finished expertly into the bottom left corner.

The second came seven minutes from time when Max Bird found Collins down the left and he was able to fire low into the net to complete the win.

Cover photo: Derby County FC

HIGHLIGHTS AND REACTION FROM RAMS BOSS PAUL WARNE:

Chesterfield stuttered at the top of the National League as they were beaten 2-1 by Maidenhead United at the Technique Stadium.

The visitors struck first when Koby Arthur fired past Lucas Covolan on the stroke of half-time.

Then Ashley Nathaniel-George netted a second just after the break to double the lead, Tyrone Williams' late consolation not enough for Spireites.

HIGHLIGHTS AND REACTION FROM CHESTERFIELD BOSS PAUL COOK:

Buxton progressed to the fourth qualifying round of the FA Cup with a 3-0 win at NPL Premier Division side Bamber Bridge.

Scott Boden opened the scoring on 23 minutes, before a brace from Connor Kirby rounded things off and put the Bucks in Monday's draw.

REACTION FROM BUXTON BOSS JAMIE VERMIGLIO:

In the NPL Premier, Belper Town secured a late point at Lancaster City.

They'd fallen behind just two minutes in to Bradley Carroll's opener, but new boy James Carvell struck two minutes from the end to make it four points from two games for the Nailers.

Matlock Town, meanwhile, had Reece Kendall to thank as they drew 1-1 at home to Nantwich Town, the full-back levelling just after half-time, with Jamie Menagh's penalty just before it having put the Dabbers in front.

HIGHLIGHTS:

In Division One East, Long Eaton United fell to a 3-2 defeat at home to Dunston despite taking an early lead.

Ben Hutchinson scored an early opener for Long Eaton in his first start of the season but Jon Shaw’s equaliser brought the match level before the break.

Dunston took the lead soon after the restart with a composed finish from Liam Thear and Michael Fowler scored to double the advantage with his ninth goal of the season.

Hollis reduced the deficit with an effort from range as the Blues searched for an equaliser but it was too little, too late.

REACTION FROM UNITED BOSS IAN DEAKIN:

In Division One Midlands, Gresley Rovers secured their second win of the season with a 4-2 success at home to Sutton Coldfield Town.

First half goals from captain Kieran Wells, Kane Lee and Mason Frizelle gave Gresley the advantage going into the half-time break.

Wells added his second of the match early in the second-half, late consolation strikes from Ceesay Dampha and Sam Ellis much too little, too late.

In Division One West, Glossop North End were 2-1 winners at home over Ramsbottom United who led through Michael Fitzgerald's early penalty, goals from Louis White and Harry Freedman turning it around to put Glossop seventh in the table.

REACTION FROM NORTH END BOSS STUART MELLISH:

In the UCL Premier North, Heanor Town played out an eight-goal thriller at Deeping Rangers but were on the end of a 5-3 defeat.

Ethan Wiesztort scored twice and Kieran Debrouwer netted his 150th Lions goal but the hosts took the points.