Law has guided Alfreton to the play-offs for the past two seasons

Alfreton Town boss Nicky Law says there will be no pressure on his side when they face Fleetwood Town in Sunday's Blue Square North play-off final.

Fleetwood have home advantage as they finished the season in second - one place and 11 points ahead of the Reds.

And Law hopes the weight of expectation will affect the home side's display.

"They will have a full house and are odds-on favourites. They have underachieved this season, even being where they are now," he said.

"The transfer fees they have paid out and wages they pay are huge and gets them the size, quality and experience that is within their squad.

We are in a win-win situation because if we lose, it will be expected. If we win it, people are going to say 'how the hell have you done that'? Alfreton boss Nicky Law

"If I am honest, I think anything but success on Sunday for Fleetwood will have people asking questions about the people who have been making the decisions this year. It is important for them to get it right on the day."

And Law hopes his players use the their underdog tag to their advantage.

"When you look at the quality of their squad, the amount of ex-pro's in the team and the quality of players not even involved, it just identifies the enormity of the task for our players," Law said.

"Having said that, we are in a win-win situation because if we lose, it will be expected. If we win it, people are going to say 'how the hell have you done that', and their people will be saying they should never have been in that position anyway and how have they lost to us?'

"We will just prepare as normal, go up there, work hard, and take what comes."

The Blue Square North play-off final at Fleetwood Town on Sunday (9 May) is an all-ticket match.

Alfreton have already sold more than 500 tickets for the match. Further ticket information is available on the club's website.

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