Opposition Spotlight: Buxton

October 17, 2025
Opposition Spotlight: Buxton
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Words: Ewan Murray, Image: David Airey

BUXTON reached the playoffs last season, after finishing seventh in the league with 77 points.

However, in the playoffs their promotion hopes would quickly diminish after losing 2-1 away from home to Chester after extra time in the quarter finals. 

The Bucks play their home games at the Tarmac Silverlands Stadium SK17 6QH.

KEY STATS

  • 24/25 League Finish: 7th in the National League North (77 points)

  • Playoffs: Lost in the quarter finals, 2-1 away to Chester after extra time

  • Record: 24 wins, 5 draws; 17 losses

Buxton’s manager next season remains to be John McGrath.

The Bucks’ top scorer last season was Luke Brennan, who netted 13 times in the league.

HEAD TO HEAD

In the league last season, we comfortably beat Buxton at Victory Park 3-0.

However, in the reverse fixture they were 1-0 winners at the Tarmac Silverlands Stadium.

We will face Buxton away from home on Saturday 18th October and at home on Saturday 14th March. 

 

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