Match Preview

Alfreton Town welcome 16th placed Leamington tomorrow night in a mid-table clash in the National League North. Kick off at the Impact Arena is 7.45pm.

The Reds themselves are in good form but have endured a stop start last week or so with postponements against Gateshead and Chester due to a frozen pitch and then stormy conditions on Saturday.

We'll look to get back to it tomorrow night with the Reds sitting fifth in the form table, with Leamington in 21st picking up just two points from their last five league games. Alfreton will be looking to extend the unbeaten run tomorrow as we aim to continue our recent strong home form.

Alfreton were denied a third straight win in our last outing nine days ago 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.

Leamington's FA Trophy progress came to an end in their last outing in heartbreaking fashion at the last 16 stage losing on penalties 4-3 to Concord Rangers after a 2-2 draw following extra time. The Brakes did play last Tuesday in the Birmingham Senior Cup Quarter Final, losing to Wolves Under 23s 2-0 at the Phillips 66 Stadium.

Leamington sit 16th in the league table with 31 points from 28 games, they are six points and two places below us.

Their current playing record stands at: P28, W8, D7, L13.

League form has been in desperate need of improvement with the Brakes six games without a league win. They have lost their last two league games at Gateshead and Spennymoor with their last win in the league coming at Hereford on 28th December.

Away form has seen five games without a win in all competitions with the Hereford success also the Brakes last win on the road.

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
Leamington - DDLL

Last Time Out:
Saturday 12th October 2019: Leamington 0-1 Alfreton Town
The Reds claimed a narrow away win in the last meeting between the two sides in October. Bobby Johnson hit an absolute stunner with eight minutes gone which proved the crucial goal as we edged out the Brakes to end a run of four games without a win.