Alfreton and Telford ended up with 10 men on each side in an otherwise dour goalless draw.

Paul Clayton went closest to opening the scoring for the hosts but he pulled his shot wide from six yards.

The visitors were soon a man down when Ryan Valentine picked up a straight red for a challenge on Clayton.

Leigh Franks then went the same way for a late, two-footed tackle on Ryan Brooke, while the Bucks' Steve Jones missed from close range.

VIEWS FROM THE DRESSING ROOM

Alfreton manager Nicky Law told BBC Radio Derby:

"We did everything we could. I think if there was one team trying to win, it was us and if there was one team that was likely to win, it was going to be us.

"We had a few decent chances, but we haven't got the fire power to kill teams off and that's been the big problem for us all year and I think it was apparent again.

"We just needed a goal and if we'd got one, we would've won the game comfortably.

"We've said it before, but when we need a goal we keep coming up short."

AFC Telford manager Andy Sinton told BBC Radio Shropshire:

"I'm not going to condone what Ryan Valentine did. He had a rush of blood and he let himself and the lads down.

"For some reason the red mist descended, and I've got no complaints about the red card - just like I've got no complaints with the red card for the opposition.

"Alfreton's always a difficult place to come, you know you're going to have to go toe to toe with them.

"They threw a lot at us and at times it was like a war out there, but we stood firm and got a really, really good point against one of our close rivals."

Lineup, Bookings (6) & Substitutions (4)

Alfreton Town

  • 27 Stewart
  • 03 Franklin
  • 04 Streete
  • 12 Franks Dismissed
  • 15 Wilson (Law - 82' )
  • 25 Quinn Booked
  • 26 Kempson
  • 07 Brown
  • 09 Clayton
  • 11 Arnold (Mullan - 82' )
  • 16 Jarman

Substitutes

  • 02 Law
  • 08 Moult
  • 17 Deverdics
  • 19 Mullan
  • 22 Clay

AFC Telford United

  • 01 Young
  • 03 Newton
  • 06 Killock
  • 18 Blackburn
  • 23 Valentine Dismissed
  • 20 Davies Booked
  • 27 Smith Booked
  • 09 Perry Booked (Sharp - 46' )
  • 21 Brooke
  • 22 Brown
  • 29 Jones (Cain - 56' )

Substitutes

  • 32 Robinson
  • 16 Preston
  • 15 Rooney
  • 28 Cain
  • 25 Sharp
Ref: Bratt
Att: 940

Match Stats

Shots

13 2

On target

4 1

Corners

9 1

Fouls

18 16

Live Text Commentary

90:00 +4:38 Full time

Full Time The game is over, as the referee blows his whistle.

90:00 +4:23

Nathan Jarman takes a shot. Blocked by Shane Killock.

90:00 +4:11

Jamie Mullan produces a cross.

90:00 +3:35

Unfair challenge on Theo Streete by Chris Sharp results in a free kick. Jon Stewart takes the free kick.

90:00 +2:42

The referee blows for offside. Jon Stewart takes the direct free kick.

90:00 +1:38

Inswinging corner taken right-footed by Josh Law from the left by-line.

90:00 +0:25

Josh Law challenges Shane Killock unfairly and gives away a free kick. Ryan Young restarts play with the free kick.

89:44

Unfair challenge on Theo Streete by Chris Sharp results in a free kick. Jon Stewart restarts play with the free kick.

86:18

Paul Clayton is flagged offside by the assistant referee. Ryan Young restarts play with the free kick.

83:37

Free kick taken by Jonathan Brown.

83:37 Booking

Booking Adam Quinn is cautioned by the ref for unsporting behaviour.

83:28

Adam Quinn challenges Ryan Brooke unfairly and gives away a free kick.

81:26 Substitution

Substitution Nathan Arnold goes off and Jamie Mullan comes on.

81:26 Substitution

Substitution Josh Law comes on in place of Anthony Wilson.

78:52

Effort from inside the area by Nathan Arnold misses to the left of the goal.

76:27

Nathan Arnold produces a right-footed shot from just outside the penalty area that goes harmlessly over the target.

75:55

Corner taken by Nathan Jarman from the left by-line.

71:12

Anton Brown fouled by Ashley Cain, the ref awards a free kick. Free kick taken by Nathan Jarman.

65:03

Paul Clayton concedes a free kick for a foul on Chris Blackburn. Ryan Young takes the direct free kick.

63:40

Nathan Arnold has an effort at goal from deep inside the area missing to the left of the target.

61:47

The ball is delivered by Paul Clayton, Anton Brown takes a shot. Clearance made by Shane Killock.

59:46

Foul by Adam Quinn on Ryan Brooke, free kick awarded. Free kick taken by Jonathan Brown.

58:24

Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Adam Quinn by Chris Sharp. Free kick taken by Jon Stewart.

57:38

Shot from outside the box by Jay Smith misses to the left of the target.

56:35

Theo Streete concedes a free kick for a foul on Chris Sharp. Sean Newton takes the free kick.

55:46

Anton Brown challenges Jonathan Brown unfairly and gives away a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Ryan Young.

55:07 Substitution

Substitution Ashley Cain replaces Steve Jones.

53:13

Steve Jones takes a shot. Jon Stewart makes a save. Inswinging corner taken by Jay Smith from the left by-line played to the near post, Paul Clayton manages to make a clearance.

52:47

Foul by Adam Quinn on Chris Sharp, free kick awarded. Jonathan Brown takes the free kick.

51:24

Anton Brown challenges Richard Davies unfairly and gives away a free kick. Sean Newton takes the direct free kick.

50:17

Outswinging corner taken from the right by-line by Nathan Jarman.

49:26

Ryan Brooke fouled by Adam Quinn, the ref awards a free kick. Free kick crossed right-footed by Jay Smith, Theo Streete manages to make a clearance.

46:56

Anthony Wilson takes a shot. Save made by Ryan Young. Paul Clayton takes a shot. Save by Ryan Young. Short corner taken by Nathan Jarman from the left by-line.

45:53

Ryan Brooke challenges Adam Quinn unfairly and gives away a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Adam Quinn.

45:06

Anthony Wilson concedes a free kick for a foul on Shane Killock. Ryan Young restarts play with the free kick.

45:01

The referee gets the second half started.

45:01 Substitution

Substitution Kyle Perry goes off and Chris Sharp comes on.

14:50

Unfair challenge on Nathan Jarman by Ryan Brooke results in a free kick. Nathan Jarman takes the free kick.

45:00 +3:05 Half time

Half Time The ref blows to end the first period.

45:00 +1:05

Unfair challenge on Theo Streete by Kyle Perry results in a free kick. Theo Streete takes the free kick.

44:01

Outswinging corner taken by Nathan Jarman, free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Ryan Young by Adam Quinn. Free kick taken by Ryan Young.

43:02 Booking

Booking The referee shows Richard Davies a yellow card for unsporting behaviour.

42:49

Richard Davies gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Anton Brown. Theo Streete takes the direct free kick.

40:59

Connor Franklin crosses the ball, Close range shot by Paul Clayton misses to the left of the target.

39:40

Connor Franklin challenges Kyle Perry unfairly and gives away a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Sean Newton.

38:39

Shane Killock fouled by Anthony Wilson, the ref awards a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Ryan Young.

37:30

The referee blows for offside against Paul Clayton. Ryan Young restarts play with the free kick.

36:43

Unfair challenge on Anthony Wilson by Sean Newton results in a free kick. Nathan Arnold takes the direct free kick.

34:56

Chris Blackburn gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Paul Clayton. Nathan Arnold crosses the ball from the free kick right-footed from right by-line.

34:12

Anthony Wilson concedes a free kick for a foul on Sean Newton. Sean Newton restarts play with the free kick.

32:33 Dismissal

Dismissal Leigh Franks receives a red card.

31:07

Corner from right by-line taken by Nathan Jarman. Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Ryan Brooke by Leigh Franks. Ryan Young takes the free kick.

29:30

Anthony Wilson is caught offside. Ryan Young takes the free kick.

28:28

Shane Killock fouled by Paul Clayton, the ref awards a free kick. Free kick taken by Ryan Young.

28:07

The ball is crossed by Nathan Jarman, Shane Killock manages to make a clearance.

27:04

Ryan Brooke gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Connor Franklin. Nathan Jarman takes the free kick.

26:08

Shot from outside the box by Anton Brown misses to the left of the target.

24:40

Leigh Franks fouled by Sean Newton, the ref awards a free kick. Centre by Nathan Arnold, Leigh Franks takes a shot. Save by Ryan Young.

22:05

Shane Killock gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Nathan Arnold. Leigh Franks restarts play with the free kick.

21:08

Free kick taken by Connor Franklin.

21:08 Booking

Booking Kyle Perry goes into the book.

20:47 Dismissal

Dismissal Ryan Valentine shown a red card.

19:47

Unfair challenge on Paul Clayton by Ryan Valentine results in a free kick.

18:10

Paul Clayton takes a shot. Jonathan Brown gets a block in.

17:07

Anton Brown takes a shot. Ryan Young makes a save. Nathan Jarman takes a inswinging corner from the left by-line to the near post, Sean Newton manages to make a clearance.

16:48

The referee blows for offside. Free kick taken by Adam Quinn.

15:43

Corner from the right by-line taken by Nathan Jarman, Darran Kempson gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Kyle Perry. Direct free kick taken by Ryan Young.

15:35 Booking

Booking Jay Smith receives a yellow card.

14:50

Ryan Brooke gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Nathan Jarman. Free kick taken by Nathan Jarman.

13:21

Darran Kempson challenges Kyle Perry unfairly and gives away a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Sean Newton.

11:20

Theo Streete fouled by Richard Davies, the ref awards a free kick. Jon Stewart takes the direct free kick.

8:57

Outswinging corner taken by Nathan Jarman from the right by-line.

8:40

Nathan Arnold takes a shot. Blocked by Shane Killock.

6:31

Unfair challenge on Theo Streete by Richard Davies results in a free kick. Leigh Franks restarts play with the free kick.

5:44

Leigh Franks produces a cross.

3:36

Paul Clayton crosses the ball, save made by Ryan Young.

0:00

The game kicks-off.

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