Match Report
In the standings it was Bamber Bridge 18th on 9 points, Alfreton Town 11th on 12 — separated by 3. Bamber Bridge's recent output outran their position: 13th on form over five rounds, 18th in the table. Against a league average of 1.64 goals per team per game, Bamber Bridge ran at 1.4 scored and 2.7 conceded, Alfreton Town at 1.67 and 1.11.
6 games without a win framed Bamber Bridge's arrival, having scored in 8 consecutive games.
Sir Tom Finney Stadium staged the fixture, a ground that holds 3,000. On the scoreboard, it was 0-0 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 1-0.
Goal scorers
Bamber Bridge: James Butterworth (87')
Key stats
Possession: Bamber Bridge 50% · Alfreton Town 50% · Total shots: 9-7 · On target: 6-2 · Corners: 8-6