Who will win the FA Cup tie between Alfreton and Stratford?

Alfreton Town look the likelier winner after Stratford Town's five-match winless run, but the gap between the sides is tiny. CheckLive's read favours the hosts without treating it as a strong call.

Is either side in strong form coming into this match?

Neither side is in convincing form coming into this match. Alfreton Town have two wins in their last five, while Stratford Town are winless in five, so the home side's edge is modest at best.

Will both teams score in this FA Cup qualifier?

Both teams scoring looks possible given the defensive numbers: Alfreton Town have conceded seven in their last five and Stratford Town have conceded eleven in their last five. It is not a certainty, though.

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Alfreton Town 0:2 Stratford Town — Match Report

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Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Stratford Town won 2-0 at Alfreton Town in FA Cup Qualification Round 1. The decisive factor was a quick pair of goals either side of half-time, which left Alfreton with too much to do.

Paul McCone put Stratford ahead on 45 minutes. Kevin Bastos doubled the lead in the 49th minute, and Alfreton were unable to pull a goal back.

The key moment was Bastos' early second-half goal, which gave Stratford a clear cushion. McCone's opener just before the interval set up the victory.

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When is Alfreton Town vs Stratford Town?

Kick-off Saturday 5 September at 15:00 UK time, in the FA Cup, Qualification Round 1.

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