ALFRETON Town chairman Wayne Bradley has raised questions about a report which claims a game involving the club was subject to match-fixing.
The Reds' 3-1 win at Kidderminster Harriers in the Skrill Conference Premier on December 14 was cited by Federbet, a Belgium-based organisation which "aims to represent the interests of all the operators and consumers in the gaming sector".
It was one of 10 matches from across the Football Conference's three divisions last season that were named in a document presented to the European Parliament on Tuesday.
"I have been made aware of the report and there are inaccuracies in it, which makes me doubt the authenticity," said Bradley, referring to the fact the date of the game and the division name were both incorrectly stated.
"To be honest, I don't understand where it has come from and I haven't really given it much attention.
"It seems to me to be lacking in credibility.
"I'd be absolutely staggered to find that any member of Alfreton Town Football Club would be involved in such a thing."
A Kidderminster Harriers spokesman said: "We aren't aware of any investigation into this game and until that's the case it's one for the FA's integrity department."
The Football Conference have released a statement, which reads: "The Football Conference works closely with the Football Association on all matters concerning integrity within our sport.
"This relationship with the Football Association includes liaison around any suspicious betting activity or patterns.
"Furthermore, as part of the robust monitoring system employed in England, such liaison is conducted in conjunction with the Gambling Commission, leading betting companies and other agencies appointed by the Football Association.
"At this time there is no evidence that any of the fixtures specifically listed by Federbet, relating to our competition, have been the subject of report or investigation.
"Therefore we are at a loss to understand what evidence may exist for Federbet to make such claims?
"Federbet has not consulted with the Football Conference about making such alleged information public."
Bradley added: "There is a lot of focus on the game at this level and we know that all betting patterns are monitored and games viewed.
"I would echo the statement made by the Football Conference."Alfreton were docked the three points they gained from the Kidderminster match in question for fielding an ineligible player.
It emerged after the game that newly-signed goalkeeper Jon Worsnop had not been officially registered in time to play.
Federbet's report identifies 110 matches from across Europe which they say were fixed last season.
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