Leamington Away Match Preview

Alfreton Town travel to the Your Co-op Community Stadium on Monday 6 April. Kick-off is at 3pm on Easter Monday.

Match details

Form and recent results

Leamington sit bottom of the table. A home defeat to King’s Lynn Town confirmed their immediate return to Step 3.

Results on Good Friday cemented their place at the foot of the division. The Brakes lost 3-1 to Bedford on Good Friday despite taking the lead.

Alfreton come into the game after a hard-fought draw with Worksop Town. Kieran Freeman supplied the corner that led to Alfreton’s equaliser on 66 minutes.

Alfreton had a goal from Jo Cummings ruled out early in the second half. The referee judged Jack Newall’s cross to have gone out of play.

Managerial changes and narratives

Paul Holleran ended a 16-year spell as Leamington manager after the December meeting with Alfreton. That match at the Solana Stadium on December 30th finished 2-1 to Alfreton.

Scott Easterlow is Holleran’s successor. Easterlow is local, previously managed Racing Club Warwick, and has played for Leamington.

Easterlow has already recorded a victory. He beat fellow strugglers Peterborough Sports last week.

Key players and moments

• Alfreton goals in December came from Mark Beck and a Lewis Salmon penalty.
• Kieran Freeman’s set-piece delivery remains a major asset for Alfreton.
• Jake Buxton has called this fixture a must-win for Alfreton with five games left.

Standings and stakes

Alfreton sit five points behind Oxford City. With only five games remaining, time is running out for their survival bid.

Leamington face the humiliation of relegation after only one season at Step 2. Alfreton will look to pile pressure on those above them.

Head-to-head and expectations

Recent meetings favour Alfreton heavily. They are unbeaten in eight games against Leamington, winning seven of those fixtures.

The Reds will aim to extend that record and secure vital points. Filmogaz.com expects a strong travelling support in Warwickshire.

This Leamington Away Match Preview highlights the key facts and narratives heading into the fixture. Expect a competitive game with high stakes for both sides.