Some of the best football thus far was showcased on Tuesday by the Reds when they took the lead thanks to a goal from Trialist Number 9 and restricted a Chesterfield side full of top names and National League Promotion winners to a single shot at goal in a highly impressive first half performance. Chesterfield fought back to record a 2-1 win but there were plenty of positives for manager Billy Heath to take.

The Reds will probably welcome a different time of test when Northern Premier League Premier Division neighbours Ilkeston Town make the short journey to the Impact Arena.
A stern examination of Alfreton`s promotion credentials is still expected however.
Ilkeston Town are under the stewardship of former Long Eaton United manager Ian Deakin and finished in a mid table position of 11th in the NPL Premier Last season. Ian Deakin will be looking to improve on this for the forthcoming campaign.

Ilkeston started their pre-season programme with a 3-1 home defeat to Hallam on July 6th. This was followed by a 2-2 draw at local neighbours Kimberley Miners Welfare and most recently their first win of pre season was secured thanks to a 5-0 at Skegness Town on Saturday.

Kick off at the Impact Arena is 3pm and tickets are available online on TicketPass or on the gate