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Tue 12 Nov 2019  ·  Vanarama National League North
Hereford
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Alfreton Town Football Club
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Amar Sharma11 Nov 2019 - 18:33
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Alfreton Town make the journey to Edgar Street tomorrow night to take on fellow mid-table side Hereford, in the National League North, kick off is 7.45pm.

The Reds will be looking to bounce back again after defeat, with Chester handing us another league loss on Saturday as the Seals claimed a 3-0 win.

In a game in which both sides looked out of form and the theme of the contest was a scrappy one; Chester took the lead after we made a mess of clearing the ball in the box. Shane Killock's clearance hit Livesey who was on the deck and the ball squirmed in.

We had chances with Amari firing over the bar, Bobby hitting a free kick over and Killock's header hitting the top of the crossbar. But the second half saw two poor goals conceded with Livesey grabbing his second with a strong shot in the box.

Elliott scored a bizarre third in the 89th minute in which he capitalised on a free kick within the Alfreton area to plant a shot past Charlie Andrew. Initially the Chester corner went straight in with the hosts celebrating the goal, however a foul was given on Charlie Andrew, the Reds took it quickly and with only half the players really aware of the decision, Elliott capitalised with his interception to finish.

The Reds will be desperate now to find form and quickly to avoid dropping off the race, although we are only two points off the play-offs, three points tomorrow will get Alfreton back on track in the National League North and stop the recent rut of league results.

We head into tomorrow night's game with just two wins in our last nine in all competitions. We have lost our last three league games and have not scored in our last two league fixtures. Alfreton will be aiming to avoid a fourth straight league defeat tomorrow night.

On the road, we have won just once in our last five in all competitions (Leamington 0-1).

Hosts Hereford currently sit in 12th place in the league table with 22 points from 15 games, they are one place below us and level on points.

Their current playing record stands at: P15, W6, D4, L5.

The Bulls head into the game win-less in their last three league games (D1, L2). The two defeats have both away from home and both by a 3-2 scoreline at Bradford and then Southport. The hosts then claimed a clean sheet in their last game, a 0-0 draw at Darlington nine days ago.

Hereford's last win came on the 1st October at Leamington (0-2), we'll face as expected a difficult test at Edgar Street tomorrow with Hereford unbeaten at home in the league so far this season (W3, D3). The Bulls will be looking for a third win on the bounce in the league at home, after wins against Kettering and Gateshead back in September.

Ground Address:
Hereford FC, Edgar Street, Hereford, HR4 9JU.

Admission:
Adults - £14, Concessions - £12, 16-18yrs - £7, U16s - £2.

Tickets are available online for Reds to purchase, you can collect your pre-purchased ticket from the Matchday Ticket Office. Tickets are also available on the day from the Matchday Ticket Office which is located in the corner of the Club car park, next to Radford’s Bar.

Please note that there will be no cash turnstiles in operation on the Meadow End or Away End. All tickets must be purchased either in advance or on the day of the game from the Matchday Ticket Office. Tickets are available right up until kick off from the Matchday Ticket Office, which accepts cash and card.

Information for travelling Reds:
Reds enter the ground through turnstiles 9,10 and 11.

Matchday Bars (Addison’s and Radford’s) sell a range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks as well as a selection of bar snacks. You can go to these bars before entering the stadium, but we would advise you to buy your tickets first so you avoid any last minute rush at the ticket office!

There are also a number of food concessions within the stadium itself selling hot and cold drinks and a range of food. Please note that no alcohol is allowed to be consumed within the stadium.

Programmes - £3

Car parking in the club car parks on a matchday is limited to players, staff, visiting teams and their officials, match officials and club volunteers.

There is no public or media car parking available in any of the club car parks on the day of the game. There are a number of pay and display car parks within 5-10minutes walk of the ground, including the large Council owned car park adjacent to the ground.

Form (Last five):
Reds - WLLWL
Bulls - DLLLD

Last Meeting:
Tuesday 9th April 2019: ATFC 1-1 Hereford
Our last meeting with the Bulls saw a 1-1 draw at the Impact Arena back in April. Owen-Evans gave the visitors the lead from the penalty spot before Richard Peniket salvaged a point on 67 to see the points shared.

Vanarama National League North Fixtures

Tue 12 Nov 2019KO: 19:45
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Boston United
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Leamington
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Match details

Match date

Tue 12 Nov 2019

Kickoff

19:45

Attendance

1,821

Competition

Vanarama National League North
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