UP NEXT:
We are back on the road as we face Kettering away on the 11th February 2023 with a 3pm kick off.
The Bucks
The Bucks go into this game following a 1-0 win against promotion chasing Kings Lynn last Saturday.
Tommy Elliot’s first half goal was the difference. With the visitors being sent down to 9 men in the second half after 2 second yellow card offences.
Following the victory manager Craig Elliott said:
“I thought we were excellent for 60 minutes. First half was definitely as good as we've played since I came here – that is more like my team, that front foot pressing. Everybody was at it and I couldn't praise them enough.”
Transfer news
Max Conway’s loan from Bolton has been extended to the end of the season.
Joe Ackroyd’s loan from BarnsleyFC has been extended to the end of the season.
Harry Bunn has left The Bucks to sign for NPL side AshtonUnitedFC .
Opposition
Founded in 1872 the home side are nicknamed The Poppies.
Lee Glover is in charge of Kettering after his appointment in May 2022.
The club finished 8th in the league last season.
They currently sit on the same points as Buxton just bellow The Bucks in 18th place.1
They play their games at Latimer Park in Northamptonshire.
They have won their last 2 games in the league beating Banbury 3-0 and beating Boston 3-2.
Transfer news
The loans of goalkeeper Harrison Foulkes and defender Josh Flanagan have been extended.
As well as that the club has also extended the loan of Frankie Maguire.
The final bit of business the club did this week was the permanent signing of George Forsyth after initially playing with on a loan deal.
One to Watch
Captain Gary Stoher has been at the club since 2017.
The right back joined from Frickley athletic and is solid at the back.
Last Time Out
In September Kettering scored 2 late goals to bring it back against The Bucks and draw 2-2.
Last time at Latimer Park Diego De Girolamo scored 2 goals to keep us in the FA Cup.
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