A look ahead to this weekend’s game at Aggborough Stadium….
By Matty Paddock - 24/03/2023
Posted 3 years ago
NON League Day sees Aggborough host National League North action as Alfreton Town visit Worcestershire.
With no Premier League or Championship action this weekend, lower levels of the game are thrust in to the spotlight.
That includes the tie at Aggborough as Billy Heath’s Alfreton Town arrive looking to bolster their chances of getting into the late play-off picture.
The top seven is further away for Russ Penn’s charges, though the Harriers chief isn’t dwelling on that gap ahead of the weekend.
He knows his side can only win as many of the seven remaining games of the season as possible, and is aware Alfreton will be a tough enough proposition.
“We’ve just got to try and beat Alfreton on Saturday,” he said.
“They’re a team going well who are strong and have a good defensive record.
“We know what they are and they don’t play any differently to how they have over the last couple of years.
“They’re good at what they do and we’ve got to be right at it.”
Heath has shaped Alfreton into perennial play-off outsiders, thanks to a meanness that’s seen them lose just nine games all season.
Of their Manager, Penn added: “He’s done a fantastic job, but he’s done a good job wherever he’s been, so full respect to him.
“Their style suits them and we have to be sure we counteract that.”
Joe Leesley could well be involved on Saturday, recovering ahead of schedule following a serious knee injury earlier this campaign that threatened to end his 2022-23 term.
Joe McGlynn will sadly not feature for the team again this season as he continues to receive treatment at parent club Burnley, but Alex Penny is back in contention as Harriers approach the tie with an otherwise fully-fit squad.
Penn said: “Alex Penny is training and we just need him to play as many games from now until the end of the season, because his season has been broken up since the start.
“That’s been really disappointing – we haven’t seen enough of Alex Penny.”
Nathaniel Knight-Percival remains the only absentee as he continues to serve a suspension.
Kick-off at Aggborough on Saturday is at 3:00pm.
MATCH TICKETS
Home and away fans are reminded that the quickest and easiest way to purchase match tickets is to do so online via our ticketing platform.
Can’t purchase online? You can call our Ticket Office on 01562 823 931 who will assist.
Fans wishing to make a purchase in person can do so up to 15 minutes after kick-off on Saturday by visiting the Aggborough Ticket Office. There is an additional £3 added to admission prices (excluding Juniors) for tickets bought in this way, so please make purchases online where you can, which you can also do at any time until just after kick off.
NON LEAGUE DAY
Saturday is Non League Day, and Season Ticket holders of Premier League and Championship Clubs can come to Aggborough and watch the match for a reduced entry price of just £10.
NLTV STREAMING
Saturday’s game is being live streamed by the National League as part of a series of Test Events.
To watch the match via live streaming, simply visit the NLTV website, select ‘Packages’ from the top navigation menu, and select ‘Saturday 25 March Vanarama National League North/South Match Pass’
If you have a NLTV account, you can log in to purchase, otherwise you’ll be prompted to create one. For Saturday, when asked to select ‘Favourite Club’ from the sign-up options, please select ‘National League North.’
Please note, the live streaming is run independently by The National League and not KHFC. If you have any questions or technical issues, these should be directed to nationalleaguelive@streamamg.com.
MATCH DAY PROGRAMME
Don’t miss your match day programme this weekend, with in-depth analysis of our guests from the Impact Arena.
Memory Lane reviews the 1995-96 season, while there’s photos and reports from the present day, a Kai Lissimore feature, club news and plenty more.
Can’t make the game? You can order a copy now with FREE UK delivery.
AGGBOROUGH IS CASHLESS
All food outlets at Aggborough, as well as all sales points including the Ticket Office and match programmes and Harriers Arms, are cashless for 2022-23.
Please keep this in mind when planning your day.
NO SMOKING
Aggborough Stadium is a strictly no smoking venue – this means smoking, including the use of vapes and e-cigarettes, is prohibited anywhere within the stadium.
SAFETY AT AGGBOROUGH
Harriers supports the campaign by The FA, the National League and others to clampdown on antisocial behaviour at football matches.
Recent antisocial behaviour at matches will not be tolerated – do not bring, handle or involve yourself in the use of pyrotechnics at matches or enter the field of play at any time. Enjoy the match responsibly.
Club statement on recent banning orders to supporters following antisocial behaviour and an update on supporter conduct.
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