UP NEXT:
We are on the road again as we face Chorley at 3pm on Saturday 25th February.
The Bucks
The Bucks go into this game following a 1-1 draw away to Darlington on Tuesday.
After only two minutes the lights went out. The dark shadows caused by floodlights failure lasted for 25 minutes and the referee considered abandoning the game.
Ackroyd’s deflected effort was cancelled out by a last minute Darlington penalty to stop The Bucks getting all 3 points.
Sam Osborne returned to the squad following his injury leaving him out of the last few games.
Following the victory manager Craig Elliott said:
"We're getting players back from injury but we've still got to get them fully fit. I'm looking forward to seeking what we can do with a fully-available squad. The play is beginning to look balanced and it's the kind of team I want to send out for the fans. Next is Chorley and we'll be ready."
Opposition
Founded originally as a rugby club in 1875 they switched to football in 1883.
The club are nicknamed The Magpies.
They reached the 4th round of the FA Cup in the 2020/21 season following their 2-0 win against Derby County in the 3rd.
The club finished 6th in the league last season.
They currently sit 7th in the league on 51 points.
They play their games at victory park in Lancashire.
They are on a 4 game unbeaten run after their 1-0 win against Kidderminster on Tuesday.
They are sat 4th in the form guide table.
One to Watch
Matt Urwin has made over 200 appearances for the home side and has picked up 78 clean sheets.
Last Time Out
A month ago a last minute quickly taken freekick came to Jim Simms to get The Bucks a point after Brad Jackson’s first half effort.
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