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Preview: BUXTON TRAVEL NORTH TO DARLINGTON


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Buxton make the long journey up north to face Darlington.


The Bucks


The Bucks go into this game following a 2-0 victory against Gloucester on Tuesday.


Headed efforts from Andreucci and Wright were the difference however The Bucks suffered 3 injuries during the game.


Following the victory manager Craig Elliott said:


"We are on a great run and you can see the confidence among the lads. Wright and Andreucci feed off each other and caused havoc in the opponents' box. It was a big disappointment to see them pick up injuries.


"There were more injuries but we've got a strong squad and others are always ready to step in and do a strong job for us, just as Curtis Weston and Jake Hull did tonight. Both of them made the kind of telling contributions very good players can offer."


Opposition


Founded in 1883 the home side are nicknamed The Quakers.


Their manager is Steve Watson who was appointed a month ago. The former Newcastle United player has previously been a manager at York,Chester and Gateshead.


The club finished 10th in the league last season.


They currently sit 23rd in the league on 28 points from 33 games.


They play their games at Blackwell Meadows.


They lost their last game 2-0 to Boston United last weekend.


One to Watch


Cedric Main joined The club after previously playing at Blyth Spartans last season and was on loan there this season.


The fast pace striker netted 4 goals against The Bucks in an FA Trophy game in November last season.


He has 8 goals in the league so far this season.


Last Time Out


Buxton won 5-0 in the corresponding fixture at The Silverlands with a Sam Osborne hattrick and goals from Jak McCourt and Diego De Girolamo against the ten men Visitors.

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