Match Preview

Alfreton Town welcome fourth placed Chester to the Impact Arena in the National League North, kick off is 3pm.

The Reds themselves are in good form and sit fifth in the form table, with Gateshead sitting in 11th across the last five fixtures. Alfreton will be looking to extend the unbeaten run tomorrow in what will be no doubt an exciting clash.

Alfreton were denied a third straight win last Saturday as Farsley grabbed a point at the Citadel. It was our first away draw of the season in a game which really was a tale of two halves, in the sense of the first half being one of the most low-key and quiet periods of the season in terms of chances. Ryan Qualter and Danny Elliott had half chances as both sides cancelled the other out with neither team being able to really stretch the other in the final third.

The second half proved a different affair as the tempo increased and the chances soon began to arrive frequently. Danny Elliott scored his fifth goal in three with another great solo goal, converting into the bottom corner in the box on the hour mark. However our lead would last just a few minutes as Clayton powered a header from a Richards cross.

Despite chances for Amari Morgan-Smith, Bobby Johnson and Danny late on, a draw was probably the fairest result although the Reds would feel they could have had all three on chances created in the second half. It was another performance to build on as momentum shifts to tomorrow evening.

We will look to extend the unbeaten league run tomorrow to four games and in turn aim for a third home win in a row after successes against Gloucester (6-1) and Hereford (2-0). The Reds are unbeaten in four at the Impact Arena after two draws prior to the two wins, with Telford and Kings Lynn.

Chester arrive sitting in fourth place in the league table with 51 points from 29 games. They are two points behind third placed Boston, however they are just four points clear of 8th placed Gateshead.

Their current playing record stands at: P29, W14, D9, L6.

The Seals returned to winning ways last weekend with a 2-1 with over Blyth, the win ended a run of back to back defeats to York and Gateshead. Chester will be desperate to earn three points tomorrow to maintain their promotion charge and keep the pressure on the teams above them.

Away form has seen recent struggles with the Seals win-less in their last four in all competitions. They will be aiming to avoid a third straight league defeat tomorrow.

Ground Address:
The Impact Arena, North Street, Alfreton, DE55 7FZ.

Admission:
Adults: £14, Concessions: £10, U16s: £2.

Visitor information and parking:
Food and drink facilities are available with two food outlets located in the ground. Alcoholic drinks are available from the bar with covered seating and standing also available to visiting fans.

We have a small car park next to the ground for a small fee, otherwise it is street parking in the surrounding roads, but please be respectful to our neighbours.

Form (Last five):
Reds - LLWWD
Chester - DWLLW

Last Time Out:
Saturday 9th November 2019: Chester 3-0 Alfreton Town
The Reds were comfortably beaten the last time the two teams met back in November. A double from Livesey and now on loan at the Reds Danny Elliott, secured a 3-0 win for the Seals in what proved to be a game full of drama but ultimately handed us a third straight defeat.