Brackley Town suffered a defeat away to Buxton in a National League North fixture on Tuesday. The result leaves Andrew Whing's side 20th in the table, with eight points from seven matches and a recent form of LWDLL.
Buxton, managed by Jordan Broadbent, started the game in ninth place with 13 points. The home side's starting lineup included L. Brockbank, K. Burton, and F. Cousin-Dawson. Brackley Town manager Andrew Whing selected a side featuring W. Armitage in goal, with T. Campbell and C. Cooper in defence. The first significant action came in the 56th minute, when both G. Cooper of Buxton and C. Cooper of Brackley Town received yellow cards. Referee Richard Holmes oversaw the contest.
Whing made a double substitution on the hour mark, bringing on F. Roberts and D. Sturridge for K. Pennant and K. Yearn. Buxton responded with two changes of their own after 70 minutes, introducing A. Mee and G. Cooper. Brackley Town made further alterations in the 82nd minute, with I. Edwards and E. Williams entering the fray. Buxton then made a triple substitution a minute later, sending on O. Devonport, M. Woltman, and W. Trueman.
The historical record between these two sides has been closely contested. In their most recent meeting before this match, on the 15th of March 2025, Brackley Town lost 1-0 at home to Buxton. Earlier in the 2024/25 season, on the 12th of November 2024, Brackley Town secured a 2-0 away victory. The sides also played out a 0-0 draw at Buxton on the 27th of January 2024. You can review the full history and other past results on our stats page.
Brackley Town's current league position is a concern. They sit 20th with eight points, having scored seven goals and conceded 13 for a goal difference of minus six. They are 11 points behind the league leaders, Hereford. Their next fixture is a home match against Oxford City, who are fourth in the table, on the 26th of December 2026. Fans can track the evolving standings throughout the season.
Buxton's form has been mixed. They recently lost 4-0 to Morecambe and 2-1 to Bedford Town. However, they also recorded a 2-1 win over Merthyr Town and a 3-2 victory away at Oxford City. Their other results include a loss to Hebburn Town.
Brackley Town's results leading into this game were inconsistent. They earned a 1-0 win against Harborough Town and a 2-2 draw with Chorley. But they also fell to defeats against Macclesfield and King's Lynn Town, and played out a 1-1 draw with Hebburn Town. This patchy run is reflected in their league standing. The full squad list is available for those looking at the players at Whing's disposal.
The team must now regroup ahead of their next challenge. They face Oxford City at home on Boxing Day.
