Pre-season preparations continue for Alfreton Town this Saturday, as Billy Heath’s side face another tough test with the latest EFL outfit, Burton Albion, visiting Derbyshire.

It's been a strong and encouraging start to pre-season for the Reds. Performances have been of a high standard with Alfreton remaining disciplined and compact as a unit while carrying a threat at the other end.

Club legend Josh Clackstone scored just his second ever pre-season goal during his many years of service to the club, converting a well-taken penalty against Doncaster Rovers on Tuesday night. In an unusual twist, the match was split into two 60-minute halves rather than the conventional 90 minutes.

Alfreton impressed in the first encounter, with Josh Clackstone’s penalty securing a 1-1 draw. A more experimental lineup was fielded in the second clash, but there were still several encouraging performances, including a standout goal from a trialist, as Alfreton narrowly lost by a single goal to a strong Doncaster side.

Saturday’s visitors, Burton Albion, will provide another stern test at the Impact Arena in what will be Alfreton’s third pre-season fixture. After a tough start to last season, the appointment of Gary Bowyer as manager sparked a major turnaround in form for The Brewers. His arrival proved crucial, guiding the Brewers to a dramatic escape from relegation and securing another season in League One.

These two sides last met during preparations for the 2023/24 campaign, with Burton running out 4-1 winners at the Impact Arena. Jake Day was on target for Ofton that night, converting from the penalty spot.

Alfreton’s Max Hunt will undergo a late fitness test, while Lewis Salmon hopes to make his first pre-season appearance after recovering from a thigh injury sustained in training.

Tickets

Tickets for the fixture are been priced at -

Adults £10

Concessions £5

U15 £3

Tickets can be purchased at the gate via cash or card or alternatively online via this link:

https://ticketpass.org/event/EMGDVM/alfreton-town-fc-v-burton-albion-2

Travel

Leave the M1 at Junction 28, then take the A38 towards Derby for two miles, before heading off on the B600 slip road. At the T-junction, turn right towards the town centre and turn left at the pedestrian crossing into North Street, the ground is on the right-hand side.

Parking

Pay and display parking is available on Rogers Lane (DE55 7FF) and also at Severn Square (DE55 7BT) both are a 5-10 minute walk from the ground. Surrounding areas and neighbouring streets are also available, but we request that you are respectful of local residents and not to block driveways.

Club Shop

The club shop will be open before the match stocking official club merchandise. The club shop is immediately right once you enter through the main turnstiles.

Contact

If you want to get in touch with the club, you can email us on enquiries@alfretontownfc.com

Alternatively, you can see the latest Reds news and updates on our club website and across our social media channels on X, Facebook and Instagram.

We hope you have a great time visiting the Impact Arena.

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