Carlton Town FC secured a 2-0 away victory against Anstey Nomads on 7 March 2026, bringing a vital win home to Carlton, Nottinghamshire. The match, played in Leicestershire, saw the team overcome one of their closest rivals in the fight for league promotion.
Niall Hylton opened the scoring for the team, commonly known as the Millers, with an early goal. Substitute Jason Law later added a second strike to seal the win in front of a crowd of 474 spectators.
Around 100 supporters travelled from the local area to cheer on the team, witnessing the conclusion of a successful week for the club. This result follows a 1-0 win against Shepshed Dynamo on 3 March 2026, completing what the club described as a Leicestershire away double.
The victory provides a significant boost for players and volunteers as they continue their campaign in the Northern Premier League Midlands Division. Both teams will face each other again soon in a rematch at Stoke Lane on 24 March 2026.
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