Saturday's Blue Square North preview

Burscough play host to league Leaders Harrogate Town on Saturday afternoon while Kettering and Hyde United lead the chasing pack.

AFC Telford v Kettering

This promises to be a cracking encounter with both sides currently occupying a respective play-off spot and looking to close the gap on leaders Harrogate.

The Bucks have made a great start to their campaign and a home win against their high-flying opponents could see them claim second place on the Blue square North table.

Midfielder Jamie Vermiglio could return to Telford's starting 11 after recovering from a groin injury while Lee Vaughan could also earn a call-up. Richard Teesdale remains sidelined with an ankle problem.

Kettering boss Mark Cooper could be tempted to hand a recall to Tommy Jaszczun but left-back David Bridges is a definite absentee.

Blue SQ have odds of 13/2 on the match ending in a 1-1 draw.

Alfreton Town v Leigh RMI

Alfreton Town manager Nicky Law has a full strength squad for the first time this season when Leigh RMI make the trip to the Impact Arena.

The Reds welcome Matt Glass back after a three match suspension as they look close the gap on the play-off zone.

The hosts beat Blue Square North leaders Harrogate Town last weekend and go in search of their fourth straight home victory.

Leigh midfielder Andy Heald picked a red card last weekend against Boston United but his suspension won't take affect until after Saturday's match.

Blue SQ have given the home side odds of 7/1 on a 2-1 victory.

Blyth Spartans v Redditch

Blyth and Redditch find themselves in the bottom half of the table and both sides will be intent on collecting all three points.

Former Middlesbrough midfielder Dean Gordon has joined the Spartans on a match to match basis and is available to play this weekend.

Gary Whild's Redditch side currently occupy 16th place with a disappointing 14 points from 15 games while their opponents sit one place up with 15 points.

Blue SQ have odds of 13/2 on the match ending in a 1-1 draw.

Boston United v Vauxhall Motors

Tommy Taylor's Boston prepare for the visit of struggling Vauxhall to York Street as they look to close the gap on the promotion play-off places.

The Pilgrims will have to make do without the services of Norwegian duo Thomas Gilbertson and Jonas Glendrange as they have both returned to their homeland.

Vauxhall are missing defender Shaun Kelly as he was recalled by Chester City at the end of his loan period.

Goalkeeper Sean Lake also heads for the exit after making 66 appearances and keeping 13 clean sheets in his time with the club.

Blue SQ have given the home side odds of 7/1 on a 2-0 win.

Burscough v Harrogate Town

Harrogate Town are unbeaten in the league on away form and will be looking to keep that record intact when they travel to Victoria Park.

Injury hit Burscough will continue to be without the services of Mike Tomlinson, Neil Fitzhenry and Dominic Morley.

Dave Roberts will also miss the Harrogate match through a 1 game suspension following his sending off against Workington.

Harrogate are missing the services of midfielder Darren Dunning as he serves a suspension.

Blue SQ have odds of 20/1 on league leaders Harrogate winning the match 3-0.

Hucknall Town v Solihull Moors

The Yellows find themselves rock-bottom on the Blue Square North table and will be focused on recording a much-needed win when Solihull Moors visit Watnall Road.

Hucknall have recorded two consecutive wins, lifting their season's tally to ten points from 15 fixtures.

Solihull have fared slightly better in their campaign and occupy 17th place with 13 points from 14 matches.

Blue SQ have odds of 13/2 on the match ending in a 1-1 draw.

Hyde United v Southport

The Tigers face a stern test when fellow promotion chasers Southport make the trip to Ewen Fields on Saturday afternoon.

Hyde were defeated at Nuneaton borough on Sunday and will be looking to bounce back straight away. Steve Waywell's side are currently in third place with 31 points while their opponents sit in fifth with 27 points.

Blue SQ have given the visiting side odds of 8/1 on a 1-0 victory.

Tamworth v Nuneaton Borough

Gary Mills' Tamworth squad prepare for the visit of Nuneaton Borough on Saturday for what will be the 90th tie between the two sides.

Mills will hand late fitness tests to Dave Bampton and Chris Nurse but Craig McAughtrie looks set to sit out again following injury against Gainsborough three weeks ago.

Mills told the Tamworth Herald: "We have a lot of derbies in the Conference North, but this is the biggest for us.

"They are fantastic games to be involved in and I'm looking forward to it."

Blue SQ have odds of 12/1 on the match ending in a 2-2 draw.

Worcester City v Stalybridge Celtic

Worcester recently parted company with manager Andy Preece and caretaker John Barton takes charge for the visit of Celtic.

Adam Burley remains a long-term casualty while Danny McDonnell has felt no ill affects after making a return against Vauxhall recently.

Celtic will be without Mark Haran for the match, who has a one match suspension, following his red card against Hucknall.

Andy Smart is the only major injury doubt, with Steve Payne playing over 45 minutes against Hucknall.

Blue SQ have given the home side odds of 7/1 on a 1-0 victory.