By Tim Carroll

BRACKLEY TOWN 2
ALFRETON TOWN 0
ASTUTE second-half substitutions and two goals from Matt Lowe saw Brackley Town to a seventh successive home win.
Alfreton proved tenacious opponents but offered little going forwards. Akeel Francis rattled the bar early in the game in the Reds’ only chance on goal in the 90 minutes.
Lowe’s header was cleared from Justin Donawa’s fine cross, Lowe shot wide and Donawa’s long-range effort brought a fingertip, tumbling save from David Robson. Lowe headed over and Scott Pollock shot wide as Saints built some pr...