UP NEXT:
We are on the road facing Southport on 23rd March 2024 with a 3pm kickoff.
The Bucks
The Bucks go into this game after losing 3-2 to Blyth on Tuesday.
Following the loss manager Craig Elliott said:
"We were poor from start to finish and the performance was nowhere near what I expect.
"We didn't settle down although Luke's goal gave us a lifeline. We had good chances late on but there can be no complaints.
"We need to respond in a professional manner and move back up the table. There is no point in moaning and roll on Saturday when we go to useful side Southport. It is a chance to redeem ourselves."
And on Friday Buxton and Craig Elliott announced that he will be stepping down at the end of the season. He made this statement
“After careful thought, I’ve decided at the end of the season I will leave Buxton FC. I have loved my time at the club and made some fantastic memories. However, thinking of my own future, I feel it is now the right time for me to take on a new challenge.
"Making this decision now gives everyone clarity and the club the best opportunity to plan for next season. I would personally like to thank the supporters and all at the club for their support throughout my time here and assure you that me, my staff, and players will be giving everything we can to ensure we finish the season as strongly as possible.”
Opposition
The club finished 18th in the league last season.
They play their games at Big Help Stadium which has a capacity of 5414.
The club are nicknamed The Sandgrounders.
They currently sit 18th in the league on 48 points after 39 games.
They appointed Jim Bentley at the end of August and went on to win their next 3 games under the ex Morecambe manager.
He has since signed a new deal at the club keeping him there until 2026.
They lost their last game 3-2 to Blyth .
One to watch
Marcus Carver won the player of the month in October for the national league North.
The 29 year old forward has scored 11 goals since arriving on loan from Scunthorpe for the second time.
Last Time Out
O’Neil scored early on with The Bucks losing 1-0 in November.