“The Playoffs are going to be Tough” Post Match Reaction from Richard Lavery
‘Playoff Delight For Poppies, Now For Promotion’ Match Preview Biggleswade Town Easter Monday

“It’s not a circus, its wasn’t entertaining it’s the result that matters” Richard Lavery’s wise words after the hard fought 1-0 win at home against Royston Town emphasised the focus our continued excellent unbeaten performances in our last seven games. With the trip to bottom team Biggleswade Town on Easter Monday, KTFC need to secure […]
Match Report: KTFC vs Hitchin Town 05 April 2025

Kettering Town v Hitchin Town Pitching in Southern League Premier Division Central Saturday 05 April 2025 3:00 pm Kettering Town Hitchin Town 1 Dan Jezeph 1 Seb Stacey 2 Ben Hart Off 60 2 Lewis Franklin 5 Connor Johnson (Capt) 3 Bradley Dixon-Smith Off 87 6 Alex Gudger 4 Toby […]
‘It’s Down To The Wire’ Match Preview KTFC vs Royston Town Saturday 19 April 2025

With the news that the proposed merger between Bedford Town and Real Bedford is not going ahead, it looks like the destination of the league winners trophy will be settled, where it belongs, on the pitch. The outcome of our final three games will dictate the success our league season and the games are coming […]
No Merger between Bedford Town and Real Bedford

Bedford Town have released a statement today stating that the proposed merger of Bedford Town FC and Real Bedford FC this summer is not going ahead and that Bedford Town will remain as Bedford Town FC for the start of the 2025/26 season. Both clubs received communication from the Football Association requesting a deadline be […]
“And The Winner Is…” The Player of The Season Vote is Open

As we near the end of an exciting season, it’s important to acknowledge and celebrate those that have made our success both on and off the pitch possible with the Kettering Town’s awards. There will be a number of awards to be presented and, whilst the venue and date of the awards event have yet […]
Promotions, Predictions and Permutations: A Guide to the Play Offs

As we approach the season finale with three matches to go, there is still the prospect of the Poppies being crowned league champions, albeit at this stage being dependent on other results and permutations. However, in the event that KTFC are involved in the playoffs here is a brief guide to the League’s playoffs procedures. […]
“We looked like the Kettering of Old”

KTFC’s Manager Richard Lavery reflects on an excellent performance following Poppies 0-2 away win at Bishop’s Stortford.
Poppies 0-2 Win at Bishop’s Stortford

MATCH SUMMARY After a pretty equal first half when both teams had their chances, the Poppies produced a dominant second half performance to win the game 2-0. Goals from Nile Ranger after 62 minutes, from the penalty spot, and Terrell Pennant on 82 minutes sealed the win. Captain, Connor Johnson, suffered what looked like a […]
Fab 4OUR

Play offs or promotion? As we close in for the final four games of the season, Poppies fans will be eagerly anticipating the twists and turns of the run in games. Tune into Poppies Media’s coverage of today’s game against Bishop’s Stortford via the You Tube Channel for up to the minute analysis, match commentary […]