Bury secured a commanding 7-0 victory over Ilkeston Town in a dominant performance at Gigg Lane. The home side opened the scoring early when Owen Robinson converted a close-range finish. Minutes later, Robinson was fouled inside the penalty area, and Kai Evans successfully converted the spot-kick to extend the lead.

Bury quickly added a third goal as Leo Graham capitalized on being played through the defense, finishing with composure. Ilkeston’s defense faced sustained pressure, clearing an attempt off the line and seeing a shot rebound off the post before Bury’s Tom Carr got on the scoresheet. Video review confirmed Carr’s effort had crossed the line despite the efforts of Ilkeston goalkeeper Sam Wilson.

The Shakers maintained their momentum after halftime, with Graham scoring his second goal of the match by exploiting a defensive lapse. Bury continued to threaten, and Mo Touray finally found the net after several close attempts, connecting following a clever exchange of passes with Robinson.

Ilkeston’s offense was largely stifled, though they managed to fend off attempts by Luca Navarro and debutant Murat Aydogan. Late in the match, Tom Carr was fouled in the box by Lyndon Joyce, who received a red card for the challenge. Carr converted the ensuing penalty to complete Bury’s emphatic victory.

The result lifts Bury to a strong position in the league standings, showcasing their attacking prowess and clinical finishing in front of their home crowd. Ilkeston Town struggled to respond throughout the match and will look to regroup following the heavy defeat.