Alfreton Town bring the curtain down on the 2024/25 season on Saturday when they make their first ever visit to Radcliffe FC in over 20 years for their final fixture of the campaign.
Following the results on Easter Monday The Reds can finish the 2024/25 season in either 14th, in their current position or 13th. The Reds would have to win at Radcliffe and hope that Peterborough Sports win at Scarborough Athletic in order to claim 13th place come the end of the season.
It has to be said Billy Heath has done a remarkable job in recent weeks to turn around Alfreton`s slump which saw them as low as 18th in early March a run of seven matches unbeaten W3 D3 in National League plus a Derbyshire Senior Cup Victory has propelled Ofton to a comfortable midtable finish.
On top of the recent County Cup success Alfreton caused further damage to Buxton`s season as Easter Monday with a excellent 3-2 home win over the bucks enacting revenge for a defeat by the same scoreline back on Boxing Day,
Alfreton started well and reaped the rewards as two goals in two minutes from Jed Abbey and Gerry McDonagh - his first for the club in his second spell saw The Reds take a 2-0 lead.
Alfreton were enjoying one of their best showings at home for some considerable time and were unfortunate not to come in at half time further ahead.
Buxton knew they needed a win to keep their play off destiny in their own hands and after a half time debrief from manager John McGrath came out all guns blazing. Two gooals in five minutes in the opening stages of the second period brough the Bucks level.
Alfreton continued to battle gamely for a win over their county rivals however and a inch perfect freekick from Jed Abbey similar to that against Farsley back in August restored Alfreton`s lead.
Ofton held on to record an terrific result and a great way to finish their home fixtures.
Saturday`s opponents Radcliffe suffered a 5-0 thrashing on Easter Monday but are safe in the knowledge they already confirmed they will be playing in National League North for a second successive season with a 2-1 win away at already relegated Farsley Celtic.
If selected George Cantrill will be in line to make his 150th appearance for alfreton at the Neuven Stadium.
In addition Billy Heath`s men could come up against Matty Carson who enjoyed a short loan spell with Ofton on loan from Grimsby Town which included a goal in Alfreton colours in an away 2-0 win at Mickleover FC in the Derbyshire Senior Cup.
Carson then signed for Radcliffe on loan from the Mariners on Non League Deadline Day.
Ticket prices are as follows –
Adults – £15
Concessions* – £10
Under 16s – £3
*Over 65s and Students (with ID)
Tickets can be purchased online here https://radcliffefc.ticketco.events/uk/en/e/alfreton_town or on the gate
ATFC Supporters Association departs the Impact Arena at 09.00 Call Mark on 07857 558401 to book your seat. It is encouraged for you to wear an Hawaiian shirt if possible to follow traddition on the final day of a league season!
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