Buxton concluded their pre-season schedule with a 2-0 victory over Stafford Rangers, demonstrating solid form and control throughout the match.
The game began with Buxton asserting their dominance in possession, though the early stages saw few clear-cut chances.
Connor Kirby's early shot went wide in the 7th minute, signaling Buxton's intent.
The match was temporarily paused in the 21st minute as Ethan Fitzhugh and Josh Popoola required treatment, but both players were able to continue.
The first half saw a notable lack of opportunities, with the Bucks holding much of the possession but unable to get past Stafford's defence.
A booking for Stafford's Andy Burns in the 32nd minute for a foul on Kirby was one of the few incidents of note.
The best chance of the half for the home side came in the 38th minute when Robins’ effort was blocked by Kieran Burton before being collected by goalkeeper True Grant, keeping the score level at halftime.
Buxton found their breakthrough shortly after the restart. In the 50th minute, a shot from Josh Granite found its way to Sam Tomlinson, who calmly slotted it home to give Buxton the lead.
The Bucks continued to press for a second, and in the 71st minute, Kirby saw his shot from a corner saved by the Stafford keeper.
The decisive moment came in the 80th minute when Popoola delivered a cross that was inadvertently turned into the Stafford net by one of their trialists, doubling Buxton's advantage and effectively sealing the match.
Buxton's defence remained solid, securing a clean sheet and ending their pre-season campaign on a high. The team now looks forward to their National League North opener at home against Leamington next week
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