Buxton made it 3 wins from 3 to start the season with a 2-0 victory against Darlington at home.
The match began with a scare for the hosts in the 3rd minute as Jack Maskell's lobbed effort for Darlington struck the post before being cleared by the Buxton defense.
The visitors threatened again in the 10th minute, but Toby Lees made a crucial block to deny Buxton from the edge of the box.
Buxton's pressure soon paid off, as they earned multiple corners in succession. Ethan Mann fired over from close range in the 14th minute, but just seven minutes later, Buxton broke the deadlock.
Josh Popoola rose highest to head in from a corner, giving the Bucks a 1-0 lead in the 22nd minute.
Darlington tried to respond, with Salkeld finding space on the right flank in the 34th minute, but his cross found no takers.
In the 37th minute, Buxton doubled their lead. Ben Sault won back possession, played a ball to Elliott who put a perfect through ball to Ethan Fitzhugh and he curled a superb shot from the edge of the box first time into the top corner, making it 2-0.
The second half saw Buxton continue to dominate. In the 51st minute, Sault found himself through on goal, but his shot from a tight angle went wide.
A concerning moment occurred in the 70th minute when a collision between Buxton's keeper and Darlington's Andrew Nelson briefly halted play, though both players were able to continue.
Despite Darlington's efforts, Buxton held firm, with Djavan Pedro and Sault both testing the keeper late on.
Matty Cornish had a final opportunity for the visitors in the 87th minute, but his shot was comfortably saved by True Grant.
Buxton's solid performance secured all three points, maintaining their perfect start to the season. Next up, they face Peterborough Sports away, aiming to continue their winning streak.
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