Buxton went to Brackley Town, second top of the Vanarama National League North, Saturday March 15, thoroughly delighting full-voiced travelling fans with an energy-driven, often counter-attacking 1-0 win, confirming again that they can provide first-class opposition for any side in the league.
The goal, courtesy of striker Dan Ogwuru, came after 25 minutes, lifting the Bucks to sixth in the table. It was a tight game of 50-50 possession, with attempts and shots on target similar in number for both teams. But Ogwuru made the difference with his powerful volley midway through the first half, converting a pin-point Luke Brennan cross. It was his first goal wearing a Bucks shirt.
In a terrific team performance, not to be overlooked is 21-year-old Paul Cooper, standing between the posts for this season's regular goalie True Grant, and keeping a third clean sheet in a row. Match Report HERE
There was no hiding the delight of team manager John McGrath, who enthused about his players. He said: "It was a big three points. We knew it would be tough but delighted we produced the win. In particular note the way our lads stood up to the big Brackley pressures after the break. We battled and we won. The boys are getting better every game we play. There's not only unity throughout the squad, but among our massively important group of supporters."
King's Lynn Town are visitors to the Tarmac Silverlands next Saturday, kick-off 3pm. The Linnets won the reverse fixture last October, 2-0.
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