Previous meetings between the two clubs this season have seen the Cheshire based club score five goals against Buxton and concede none.

Manager John Reed has a full strength squad to pick from tonight, although there may be a slight doubt over Tony Lennon.

He told the Advertiser: "We can win the game by doing two things tonight. We need to start off with a great tempo and if we can play two touch football, we can cause a shock.

"There is no pressure because no one outside Buxton has given us a chance.

"I want the lads to go out there with no pressure whatsoever, and hopefully if we get that bit of luck, we can break through right away.

"If we get one or two refereeing decisions and get the early chances we can take it. It is a wonderful occasion for anyone connected with Buxton Football Club and I am delighted for Chris Brindley because everybody knows how much he backs this football club."

He continued: "When you are going through a difficult time like Witton are, it can take a lot to push the players back over on to the other side where they have been during the season, winning games handsomely. They have beaten us really handsomely twice as well.

"We are 90 minutes away from getting into the play off final and people would have laughed at us if we'd said that, even going up to Christmas.
Now we've just got to finish the job.

"Where they have got the advantage with ability, we have the advantage because no one expects us to win so there is no pressure, we can relax and when you relax, you play better.

"We are at absolutely full strength," he added. "The only slight doubt might be Tony Lennon who will be having a fitness test.

"Tonight is not about individuals, it's about the team. This is a massive game and we have to look at it from a team point of view, not an individual point of view.

"We want to enjoy it, come what may with the result. The last thing I will say to the players is that they have to remember these opportunities do not come round every time and they have to grasp them.

"We're in the play offs this year but it could be another five years before we get in them again.

"It's important people understand that there are a lot of teams who have not got into the play offs who have far bigger and healthier budgets than Buxton so what Buxton have done is absolutely fantastic, with thanks to help from Chris Brindley.

"Next year there are big teams like Bradford Park Avenue and FC United coming in and the league is just getting stronger and stronger.

"We have to take our chances. The players have worked hard to get themselves there now they just have to push that extra step.

"It is an occasion so lets just hope we have something to cheer about."

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