Saturday's Blue Square North preview

League leaders Kettering Town travel to struggling Hucknall on Saturday looking to increase their lead over second-placed Southport in what is sure to be another exciting afternoon of Blue Square North football.

Barrow v Gainsborough

Barrow entertain Gainsborough in a mid-table clash as both side's look to distance themselves from the chasing pack below them.

The home side have one of the better defensive records going into the clash, with 25 goals conceded in 21 matches.

Gainsborough, however, have one of the better scoring records this season, despite their current league position.

It will be interesting to see whether the visitors will be able to break down Barrow's solid defence in a match which could ease the winner's fears of relegation.

Blue SQ have odds of 11/1 for the match to end in a goalless draw.

Blue SQ have odds of 11/1 for the match to end in a goalless draw.

Hinckley v Burscough

Liam Watson's Burscough travel to Hinckley on Saturday afternoon with a lengthy injury list.

Alan Moogan, Chris Price and Allan Smart are all suspended, while Neil Fitzhenry and Mike Tomlinson are both sidelined.

Earl Davis and James Dunn, however, may be fit enough for the clash, but the duo face late fitness tests.

The home side go into the clash in desperate need of the three-points as they currently sit a win above bottom spot on the league table.

United have been poor defensively this season and Burscough will see this fixture as the ideal opportunity for them to close the gap on the team's in the promotion places.

Blue SQ have odds of 22/1 for Burscough to beat Hinckley 3-0.

Hucknall v Kettering

Blue Square North leaders Kettering Town travel to struggling Hucknall on Saturday looking to increase their lead over second-placed Southport.

The Poppies have been in superb form this season, both in attack and defence. Their bid to achieve promotion to the Blue Square Premier is going according to plan and a victory on Saturday will reaffirm their dominance of the league.

Hucknall, however, have had a very different season in comparison to their visitors. Although they have managed to score goals this season, their defence has let them down on too many occasions. Currently 10 points off the bottom, Hucknall will only benefit if they are able to get something out of Saturday's clash.

Blue SQ have odds of 3/1 for Hucknall to beat Kettering.

Leigh RMI v Redditch United

Bottom-of-the-table Leigh RMI play host to mid-table Redditch on Saturday hoping to make up for their thrashing at the hands of Boston United last weekend.

Redditch, however, earned a valuable three-points at the expense of Vauxhall Motors, handing them a valuable seven-point gap above the relegation zone.

Neither side have been particularly good in front of goal this season so expect a low-scoring, but high-energy encounter.

Blue SQ have odds of 23/10 for the match to produce 0 or 1 goals.

Nuneaton v Worcester City

Worcester City may hand a debut to new loan signing Jonny Harkness when they travel to Nuneaton on Saturday afternoon.

Harkness arrives from Blue Square Premier outfit Kidderminster Harriers and has been included in the squad.

Danny McDonnell, Shabir Khan, Chris Smith and Troy Wood will all miss the clash, while Mark Danks, Rapinder Gill, Kevin Spencer, Ryan Clarke and Craig Wilding are all rated as doubts.

Nuneaton will rely heavily on Darren Acton and Jordan Stephien when they take to the field.

The duo have been in superb form this season and are two of the biggest success' in their side's successful season to date.

Blue SQ have odds of 5/2 for the match to end in a draw.

Solihull Moors v AFC Telford

Solihull Moors play host to high-flying AFC Telford on Saturday hoping to move away from the dreaded relegation zone.

Solihull have had a poor season to date, with their defence much to blame for it. They have shipped in 50 goals in just 24 games.

Telford, on the other hand, have conceded just 21 goals, and with 41 goals scored, they should prove to be too much for the home side to handle.

Blue SQ have odds of 9/4 for Solihull Moors to win the match.

Stalybridge Celtic v Harrogate Town

Harrogate Town and Stalybridge Celtic meet for the first time this season at Bower Fold on Saturday.

Stalybridge are in fine form at the moment and are just below the play-off zone with 39 points from 22 games.

Celtic have a mixed record at home this season. They have played 10, won 5, drawn 3 and lost 2 this campaign.

Last season at Bower Fold, Town won the match 2-0. The reverse fixture ended in a stalemate.

Blue SQ have odds of 12/5 for the match to end in a draw.