Worcester City (4-5-1)

6 Ross – made amends for his clumsy mistake which gave Alfreton a penalty with a brilliant save to thwart Craig Westcarr from the spot.

6 Hutchison – making a rare outing at right-back, the defender took time to settle as Alfreton attacked down his wing but did not shy away from the task.

7 Oji – a welcome return for the experienced centre-back who showed great leadership, making several brave blocks and headers.

6 J Keane – has been a revelation at centre-back. He did not hit the heights of recent stand-out showings but helped City keep a clean sheet.

7 Weir – a strong display from the full-back who was determined in defence and pushed forward when he had the chance.

5 Murphy – returning to the side, the winger had a couple of shots blocked but failed to do enough to pierce Alfreton’s usually leaky defence.

6 English – showed no sign of the head injury he suffered in training as he put himself about the pitch, using his physicality to good effect.

7 NELSON-ADDY – a much-improved performance from the midfielder who stuck to his task defensively and looked composed on the ball. My man of the match.

6 Digie – pushed further forward in the second half as City looked to break Alfreton’s resilience but struggled to make an impact.

5 C Keane – plugged away down the left but he let his frustration get the better of him as he received two yellow cards late on.

6 Bishop – was unlucky not to get on the scoresheet when his header appeared to go over the line before Niall Heaton hacked it clear.

Subs not used: Steele, Draper, Turner, Gallinagh, Craig.

Alfreton Town (4-3-3): Spiess 6; Wilson 6, Kennedy 7, McGowan 6, Heaton 7; Marshall 6, Nyoni 6 (Gascoigne 6, 69), SKELTON 7; Westcarr 6 (Priestley 77), Allan 5 (Monkhouse 6, 68), Clayton 5. Subs not used: Smith, Jordan.

Attendance: 451.

Referee: Martin Woods 5/10.

Match rating: 1/5.

MATCH STATS:

Alfreton/City

Shots on: 5/1.

Shots off: 5/1.

Corners: 6/3.

Offsides: 4/3.

Fouls conceded: 16/11.

Yellows: Alfreton – Marshall, Skelton / City – J Keane, C Keane.

Reds: C Keane (second yellow).