Alfreton 3, Leigh RMI 2 RELEGATED Alfreton virtually wrecked Leigh RMI's chances of runners-up spot in the UniBond Premier Division with a shock victory.

And the Derbyshire side finished the game with only nine men having had goalkeeper Gareth Bough and Martin Connelly sent off.

Ironically, the shock defeat came just a day after the Conference Ground Committee had awarded Hilton Park a A Grade, which means if RMI finish in a promotion position there would be no problem joining the Conference.

"This grading completely justifies and vindicates the football club's move from Horwich three years ago," says chairman Chris Healey.

"The Conference Chief Executive, Peter Hunter, was very impressed with the stadium, especially the crowd capacity and the installation of CCTV."

Unfortunately, Saturday's performance on the field spoiled the news of the previous day and RMI remain in fourth place having lost three games in eight days.

After a goalless first half they fell behind three minutes after the break. Left back Simon Motyka picked out Craig Weston with a deep cross and he volleyed past goal keeper Andy Furnival who was deputising for the injured Dave Felgate.

Weston turned provider in the 69th minute when he released Glynn Stacey, who turned Simon Kay to score in the bottom right-hand corner.

Connelly was sent off for a second bookable offence a minute later for a reckless challenge on Ian Brady, before Peter McCrae, on for Mick Wallace scored his first goal for the Railwaymen after relentless pressure.

Bough, then received his marching orders for handling the ball outside the box and stand-in keeper Neil Pickering was beaten by an acrobatic shot from Graham Hill.

With Leigh pushing forward in search of the winner, Alfreton caught them out at the back and snatched the points 10 seconds from time.

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