Match Preview

Glossop North End face a trip to The Impact Arena to face Alfreton Town in the Derbyshire Senior Cup 2nd Round. With Pete Ban'd and Lloyd Morrison's Hillmen squad looking to gain momentum following their first victory in 7 games last Saturday against Market Drayton. The management team adopt further squad rotation in this fixture as they look to explore all options available to them and start to define their strongest XI. Adam Latham's position in the squad could be in doubt after he was substituted with an injury in the second half on Saturday, but otherwise the management have a full squad available for selection. Fans are yet to see a few of GNE's latest signings play for the Hillmen, notably Jamie McLellan and Sam Howell, with Sam only making a brief appearance on Saturday after having entered the field of play with only 8 minutes remaining. Ollie Thornley could be selected after returning from suspension following his red card at Ramsbottom.

Alfreton Town look to provide a stern test for the Hillmen. With the Vanarma National League North outfit currently sitting in 16th place having only won 2 out of 7 home games at home in the league this season. A crowd of 545 watched them play out a 1-1 draw on Saturday against AFC Telford with both teams ending the game with 10 men. A converted penalty from Jordan Sinnott ensured Alfreton gained a point out of the game after having been behind. Tom Denton is Alfreton Town's top goalscorer so far this season with 6 goals but recently left the club to join Chesterfield, meaning Bobby Johnson stands out as the next big threat for GNE.

The hosts may also look to employ some squad rotation, as they face possibly the biggest game of their season thus far when they take on Fleetwood Town in the FA Cup 1st round on Saturday.