Ilkeston Town Football Club has often caused sensations. Bookmakers actively accept bets on this team. The matches of this small club often do not go according to plan and give bettors a chance to earn good money.

Triumph over Bassford United in January 2024

Another memorable match took place on 20 January 2024 at home against Bassford United. Ilkeston Town was leading the table, but the odds for their victory were 1.73, implying a 57.8 per cent probability. Their opponents were considered underdogs with odds of 23.08 per cent at Mad Casino. The final score of 4-1 was a real rout, bringing in big payouts.

The match got off to a flying start: in the 5th minute, striker Tom Marshall opened the scoring with a long-range shot. Basford responded in the 22nd minute, but Ilkeston quickly restored their lead with goals in the 28th and 45th minutes from Cole Deare and Dorian Sulkowski to make it 3-1 at half-time. In the second half, in the 68th minute, Jamie Walker sealed the victory. Ilkeston dominated, enjoying 62 per cent possession and 18 shots to the visitors' seven. It was a display of attacking football, with the opposition's weak defence unable to withstand the pressure.

The winnings on this match were significant, especially for bets on over 2.5 goals, which came in at odds of over 1.8. According to reports, one of the registered cases brought in over £1,000 on a £100 bet.

Success against Hyde United in October 2024

On 22 October 2024, Ilkeston Town hosted Hyde United in the Northern Premier League. The odds for a home win were around 1.67, with a 60 per cent probability, but the match was tense and ended 3-2. This brought payouts to those who believed in a goal fest.

The game started with a goal from Hyde in the 12th minute, but Ilkeston equalised in the 25th minute with a precise pass leading to a shot from Marshall. In the second half, the visitors took the lead in the 55th minute, but Ilkeston scored twice: Stevens in the 62nd minute and Janné in the 78th minute. Hyde reduced the deficit in the 85th minute, but there was not enough time. Ilkeston had 16 shots, their opponents had 12, and possession was 55 per cent. The match was full of moments, with several saves by the goalkeeper.

Such a dramatic victory with a high total number of goals (over 2.5) paid off with odds of 1.7, resulting in payouts of thousands of pounds.

Defeat to the Blight Spartans, but underdog wins in 2017

An interesting case occurred on 4 February 2017 against Blet Spartans. Ilkeston was the underdog with a probability of winning of only 9.09 per cent (odds of about 11). The match ended 0-5 in favour of the visitors, which was a disaster for the hosts but a huge win for bets on a rout.

Blitz Spartans scored in the 8th minute, then added goals in the 22nd and 35th minutes. In the second half, goals in the 52nd, 67th and 81st minutes finished off Ilkeston. The hosts did not have a single shot on target and had 38 per cent possession. It was complete domination by the opponents, who were a cut above.

Despite the defeat, bets on Blight to win or a high total brought odds of over 10, leading to large sums.