Alfreton Town make the trip to the New Bucks Head tomorrow afternoon as we return to action after three weeks with a challenging test against Telford United in the National League North, kick off is 3pm.

The ongoing saga of allowing supporters into stadiums at non league level has stretched on with the Reds considered as 'Elite', all of our league fixtures will be played behind closed doors as instructed by government guidelines and protocols. However we hope to welcome our supporters back to the Impact Arena and back on the road as soon as possible and as soon as government guidelines will allow to do so.

After a confirmed positive test of Covid-19 within the squad on Tuesday 13th October ahead of our FA Cup 3QR tie at FC United, the Reds have been in a period of isolation with our fixture against Kidderminster called off, AFC Fylde's visit to us on the 24th October was postponed due to the Coaster's involvement in the FA Cup.

It's been a quiet period for the Reds following our disappointing withdrawal from the FA Cup but safety for all takes the top priority and certainly safety for all within the club. The period without fixtures will have progressed player's injury recoveries and the Reds will be hoping to be closer to full strength than we were three weeks ago.

The Reds league season begun with back to back 1-1 draws at Curzon on the opening night (5/10) as we fought to an intense point. Dominic Knowles gave the hosts the lead in the first half before James Jones planted a header home in first half stoppage time.

We then faced promotion fancied Spennymoor Town on 10/10 and the Reds again produced a fantastic performance of counter attacking football and solid defending again to earn a point in one of our best performances against the Moors. Elliott Reeves latched onto a mistake just before the break to cancel out Glen Taylor's penalty.

The Reds will be looking to maintain their unbeaten start with a return to action tomorrow afternoon as we as we aim to build on what's been a solid start to the season so far and kick on again after an early delay.

Telford United head into tomorrow's fixture sitting in sixth in the league table with seven points from four games.

Their current playing record stands at: P4, W2, D1, L1.

The Bucks have made a solid start so far and suffered a first league defeat of the season last weekend, narrowly losing out at Boston 3-2. The Bucks are unbeaten at the New Bucks Head thus far (P2, W2); Gavin Cowan’s men have also yet to concede at home so far this season.

The Reds will be looking to break their duck at Telford with ATFC last scoring at the New Bucks Head back in 2017 in a 2-1 win, since then we have drawn 0-0 in April 2019, before falling to a 3-0 defeat in December 2019.

The Bucks’ strike partnership of Jason Oswell and Aaron Williams have impressed so far, with each forward grabbing three goals apiece, Gavin Cowan has now called on his side to be more ruthless ahead of Saturday’s game. The Bucks will be looking to go top of the league table with a win if results go their way.

Venue:
The New Bucks Head - Behind Closed Doors

THIS FIXTURE WILL BE LIVE STREAMED:
Telford will be live streaming the fixture for £8.99 and the details of how to order the stream can be found here

Telford Last Fixture:
Saturday 24th October 2020: Boston United 3-2 Telford United (NLN)

Reds Last Fixture:
Saturday 10th October 2020: Reds 1-1 Spennymoor (NLN)

Last Meeting:
Wednesday 1st January 2020: Reds 1-1 Telford United (NLN)
Ben Tomlinson's strike mid-way through the first half grabbed a second draw in succession for the Reds as 2020 began as 2019 ended, with a point gained for Billy Heath's side against Telford on New Years Day. The draw ensured back to back points gained at the Impact Arena and an unbeaten run extended to two matches after five defeats in a row in all competitions prior.

The Bucks took the lead after a free kick on six minutes came into our box and brought a low shot from Barnett, which was blocked; but McQuilkin picked up the loose ball 20 yards out with the effort finding the top corner past Jordan Wright. But with 25 gone, Amari Morgan-Smith's sharp turn and cross was prodded home by Ben Tomlinson past Yates which proved the final goal of the contest.