✅ Full-Time | First Team ⚫⚪ Hemington 1–3 Donington A commanding derby victory for the Dons in the Division 1 Cup! 👊🔥 Goals from: ⚽️ Tom Moore ⚽️ Harry Bailey ⚽️ Tallen De Miguel #FullTime #DerbyDay #TheDons #CDFC #FirstTeam #BlackAndWhiteArmy #UpTheDons

🔥 Matchday | The Big One ⚫⚪ It’s derby day for the Dons! 👊⚽️ The First Team are in action this afternoon in the Division 1 Cup, taking on local rivals Hemington in what promises to be a cracking clash! 💥 KO: 3:00pm — let’s go, Dons! 🕒 #Matchday #DerbyDay #TheDons #CDFC

✅ Full-Time | First Team ⚫⚪ A massive result on the road as the Dons storm to a 5-0 victory against a Baobab side who have started the season strongly 👊🔥 Goals from: ⚽️ Josh Charleston x2 ⚽️ Harry Bailey x2 ⚽️ Josh Manning MOTM: Jordan Ablitt 👏

🤝 Player Sponsor Announcement ⚫⚪ We’re proud to announce that Jake Shepherd is now sponsored by GB Flooring Specialists for the 2025/26 season! 👏🏻 #PlayerSponsor #TheDons #CDFC #JakeShepherd #GBFlooringSpecialists #BlackAndWhiteArmy #UpTheDons

🤝 Player Sponsor Announcement ⚫⚪ We’re delighted to announce our first player sponsor of the season — Harry Griffin, proudly sponsored by Essential Appliances! 🙌 #PlayerSponsor #TheDons #CDFC #HarryGriffin #EssentialAppliances #BlackAndWhiteArmy #UpTheDons

⏱ Full Time | First Team ⚫⚪ Castle Donington FC 8-1 Holbrook Plenty of goals on the scoresheet and a strong team showing — with Harry Griffin taking home Man of the Match after a standout performance! 🔥 #TheDons #CDFC #FirstTeam #FullTime #MOTM #BlackAndWhiteArmy #UpTheDons

✍️ New Signing | Welcome Josh Manning ⚫⚪ A true midfield maestro, Josh pulls the strings in the middle of the park and is a real threat from set pieces with his dead-ball quality 🎯⚽️ #NewSigning #TheDons #CDFC #MidfieldMaestro #BlackAndWhiteArmy #UpTheDons

✍️ New Signing | Welcome Josh Watts A no-nonsense centre back who loves a strong challenge, Josh brings vital experience and steel to the squad as we push into the new season. 💪 Welcome to Castle Donington FC, Josh! 🙌 #NewSigning #TheDons #CDFC #FirstTeam #BlackAndWhiteArmy

✍️ New Signing | Welcome Aaron Bonner ⚫⚪ A solid addition to the squad and a long throw specialist, Aaron adds another weapon to our game heading into the new season. 💪 Welcome to Castle Donington FC, Aaron! 🙌 #NewSigning #TheDons #CDFC #BlackAndWhiteArmy #UpTheDons

✍️ New Signing | Welcome Lynton Francis ⚫⚪ A powerhouse addition to the squad, Lynton brings energy, strength, and quality to the side — exactly what we need as the season gets going. Welcome to Castle Donington FC, Lynton! 🙌 #NewSigning #TheDons #CDFC #BlackAndWhiteArmy

⏱ Full Time | Opening Day Results ⚫⚪ 🏆 First Team 1-0 Rising Stars 🥅 Goalscorer: Josh Charleston ⚽️ Winster Darley Lions 3-1 Reserves 🥅 Goalscorer: James Charleston A mixed bag on opening day, but lots of encouraging signs for the season ahead. Onwards and upwards! 👊

🔜 Next Up | Weekend Fixtures at The Spital ⚫ 🏠 First Team vs Mayfield 🏠 Reserves vs Little Eaton Let’s keep the momentum going — get down and support the lads! 💪 #NextUp #TheDons #CDFC #FirstTeam #Reserves #HomeGames #BlackAndWhiteArmy #UpTheDons

🔜 NEXT UP FOR THE DONS | THIS WEEK’S FIXTURE ⚫⚪ Another big week of pre-season action ahead! 💪 🛣️ First Team hit the road to face Leicester Athletics at Beaumont Park — another valuable test away from home. #TheDons #CDFC #NextUp #FirstTeam #PreSeasonContinues

FULL TIME | The Dons 1-2 Heanor Town Reserves ⚫⚪ A narrow defeat tonight, but a solid performance from the lads against a strong Heanor side. Plenty of positives to take as we continue to build through pre-season 💪 The work doesn’t stop — onwards and upwards! #TheDons #CDFC

📝 NEW SIGNING | WELCOME HARRY BAILEY ⚫⚪ We’re excited to welcome Harry Bailey to The Dons! 🙌 A quick, tricky winger with an eye for goal, Harry brings both experience and energy to the squad 🔥 Another great addition as the squad continues to build! #WelcomeHarry #TheDons

⚔️ MATCHDAY FOR THE DONS! ⚫⚪ We’re back under the lights tonight as The Dons take on Heanor Town Reserves at The Spital! 🕖 Kick-off: 7:15 PM Another tough test awaits as we continue to build towards the new season. Let’s keep the momentum going! 💪 #Matchday #TheDons #CDFC

📝 NEW SIGNING | WELCOME JOSH MUNDELL ⚫⚪ We’re delighted to announce Josh Mundell as the latest addition to The Dons! 💥 Keep your eyes peeled 👀 — we’ve got daily signings dropping all week as the squad shapes up for the new season! 🖤🤍 #WelcomeJosh #UpTheDons #CDFC

FULL TIME | CDFC First Team 3-3 Melbourne Dynamo Reserves ⚫⚪ Plenty of positives in a back-and-forth battle as the First Team earn a draw in today’s pre-season clash 💥 ⚽️ Josh Mundell ⚽️ Josh Charleston ⚽️ Joe Shaw #UpTheDons #CDFCFirstTeam #PreSeason #3Goals

🔢 STARTING XI | First Team vs Melbourne Dynamo Here’s how The Dons First Team line up for today’s home clash as they look to build on their midweek win! 💪 🔢 STARTING XI | Reserves vs Markeaton FC A first run out of pre-season for our Reserves, and here’s the XI! #UPTHEDONS

🏠 MATCHDAY AT THE SPITAL! ⚫⚪ Both our First Team and Reserves are in action at home today as pre-season continues! 💪 🆚 First Team vs Melbourne Dynamo 🆚 Reserves vs Markeaton FC Two tough tests lined up: Let’s go, Dons! 👊 #Matchday #UpTheDons #CDFC #FirstTeam #Reserves