Leamington lost their third home match of the season when they went down 2-3 at home to Alfreton Town at the Phillips 66 Community Stadium last night. Fortunately, North Ferriby United , who were ahead at half time, lost 2-1 so the Brakes are not bottom of the table.
The heavy rain in the run up to the match undoubtedly kept the crowd down which was 435 and I didn't see the non-league dog. The rain stopped before long.
After Obeng was brought down, having taken advantage of a good through ball from Dunbar, Leamington were awarded a penalty which was decisively taken by Tony Breeden. The visitors then equalised through play from a corner, but Stefan Moore put the Brakes 2-1 ahead with a poacher's goal. He is looking leaner and meaner this season. The target was then to keep the lead until half time, but a defensive mix up saw the equaliser scored on 45 minutes.
It was end-to-end in the second half, but Alfreton showed considerable pace, were quicker to the ball and provided some accurate long-range passes. It looked as if we were settling for a point. It was no surprise when they scored the winner after a defensive mix up following a free kick. Once again we were being forced back with the striker isolated up front and we start to tire in the last 15 minutes, leading to panic stations.
A splendid full moon came out, but even broomsticks wouldn't have helped Leamington get an equaliser.
The returning Jack Edwards, whose visage was on the front of the programme, contributed well. He picked up a head wound and also a yellow card.
Paul Holleran was given a resounding vote of confidence by chairman Jim Scott in the programme. The real problem, anyway, is that the players are not good enough for this level.
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