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Buxton host Leamington at The TSS in their final game of the season, kicking off at 12:30pm, knowing that a win would secure a playoff spot.
The Bucks
On Saturday, Buxton secured an emphatic 4-0 away victory over Curzon Ashton, with goals from Kirby, Burton, Coleman and Johnston.
A late equaliser from Telford against Darlington means the Bucks now occupy the final playoff spot.
Reflecting on the game, manager John McGrath said:
“Really good from start to finish, it was what we wanted, it’s what we spoke about this week. We started on the front foot, started bright.
We knew coming away from home that our forms been really good and it’s been built on quick starts and being really solid at the back. So a really really professional performance.
A clean sheet which is great for our goalkeeper and back four and great for us as a club and some fantastic goals scored.”
Opposition facts
Leamington have Scott Easterlow in charge who became manager after he became permanent boss in March. Previously he was at Racing Club Warwick where he managed over 300 times in two spells and won two promotions.
The club are based in Warwickshire and were founded in 1933.
Nicknamed The Brakes, they play their home matches at the New Windmill Ground. Their record attendance at this ground was 2131 which they got in a friendly against Coventry City in July 2022.
They got their nickname as a result of being a works team and the products they made.
Historically, their best FA Cup run saw them reach the second round on two occasions in 1977-78 and then the following season as well.
In the FA Trophy, Leamington have reached the Quarter Finals in their best appearance which was in the 2006-07 season.
Josh Blake is the record goalscorer with 187 with the record appearance holder being James Mace with over 400 games.
The club finished 16th in the league last season, ending the campaign on 55 points.
Looking at recent form, Leamington sit 21st across the last ten games, with Buxton in 1st.
Last time out, they lost 3-2 at home to Kidderminster Harriers with goals from Theo Streete and Max Brogan for Leamington.
In the away form guide they are 24th with 11 points from their 22 games on the road.
Leamington are bottom of the table after 45 games and have 29 points so far. They have already been relegated this season after spending the last two seasons in this division.
One to Watch: Max Brogan
Former Buxton player Buck Max Brogan has the most goals for the club in the league so far this season with six.
Whilst on loan from Scunthorpe the midfielder has impressed in Warwickshire.
Since playing for Buxton in the 23/24 season as a loan player he has been at The Irons and had spells at Telford and Cleethorpes.
One of his best goals this season came against Macclesfield when he scored from the halfway line.
Last time they faced
Just over a month ago Luke Brennan scored in a 1-0 win for The Bucks at the Your Co-Op Stadium.
Last season Buxton won 2-1 at the TSS after goal from Tommy Elliott and Ben Sault.
