Leamington's inability to score goals was once again in evidence at the Phillips 66 Community Stadium this afternoon when they went down 0-1 to Alfreton Town. Leamington are now 16th in the table and if this form continues a relegation struggle looms.
Alfreton went ahead with an unstoppable shot in the 8th minute from Conor Branson. I cannot recall Leamington having a shot on goal in the first half.
Alfreton certainly fouled a lot and some fans alleged bias on the part of the referee. I lost count of the number of yellow cards he gave to the visitors, and was surprised that it was only five, but he doesn't have to give a yellow card for every foul.
The problem was not with the referee but the lack of pattern or purpose in Leamington's play, only Dexter Walters showing some ingenuity. There was a brief period in the middle of the second half when Brakes started to threaten with one shot going across the goal and another drawing a save from the keeper.
Alfreton could have gone further ahead but for two good saves by Weaver in the closing minutes.
Some fans complained about only five minutes being added on, but you could have added fifteen and Leamington would not have scored.
The attendance was 521 and two dogs plus one wizard from Alfreton.
