Saturday's Blue Square North preview

League leaders Kettering Town play host to relegation-threatened Hinckley United while AFC Telford take on Tommy Taylor's Boston United.

Alfreton Town v Barrow

Alfreton Town will be hoping to extend their unbeaten league record against Barrow to nine games when they host the Cumbrians this Saturday.

The Cumbrians have only won twice from 13 outings on the road this season - at Blyth Spartans and Vauxhall Motors - but have also only lost four times, sharing the points seven times.

Barrow come into the game in tenth place in the table with the Reds two places behind in 12th but tied on 36 points with the Cumbrians, Boston United and Gainsborough Trinity.

Alfreton boss Nicky Law has no injury worries but is without captain Tony Butler who misses the game through suspension following his sending off against Kettering Town.

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

Blyth Spartans v Southport

Struggling Blyth Spartans can expect a stern test when high-flying Southport travel to Croft Park this weekend.

Promotion chasers Southport are likely to prove taxing opposition as Blyth strive to break clear of that troublesome bottom five.

Blyth boss Harry Dunn is expecting to name long-term injury victim Andrew Leeson on the bench but striker Andy Johnson is still on the treatment table.

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

Boston Utd v AFC Telford

Boston United manager Tommy Taylor is expected to field a reshuffled pack for the visit of second-placed Telford.

Jon Froggatt, Kieran Leabon and Stewart Talbot are all ruled out, but Taylor is hopeful that Matt O'Halloran will be passed fit to play after picking up a knock at Hyde United.

Youth team midfielder Ben Joyce has been added to the first team squad for the visit of Telford, while striker Jon Stevenson and midfielder Ashley Nicholls are back in contention after missing last weekend's trip to Hyde.

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

Burscough v Nuneaton

Liam Watson's Burscough will be hoping to extend their 4 game unbeaten run against play-off contenders Nuneaton Borough at Victoria Park on Saturday.

Burscough will continue to be without Farrell Kilbane, who serves the second of a 3 match suspension and almost certainly both Chris Price and Dominic Morley who remain on the long term injured list.

Nuneaton are currently in fifth place on the Blue Square North table having collected 49 points from 27 matches.

Blue SQ have odds of 6/1 on this one ending in a 1-1 draw.

Harrogate Town v Stalybridge

High-flying Harrogate Town prepare for the visit of sixth-placed Stalybridge to Wetherby Road on Saturday as they look to solidify their promotion credentials.

The clubs last met just four weeks ago, Stalybridge winning the league game at Bower Fold 3-2.

Harrogate Town have one of the best home defensive records in the league, so Celtic will need to be firing on all cylinders if they are to come from this one with a decent result.

The hosts will miss the services of Danny Holland, who is serving a one-match suspension.

Blue SQ have given the home side odds of 15/2 on a 2-1 victory.

Hyde v Leigh RMI

Steve Waywell's Hyde United recorded a 2-1 victory over Boston United on Sunday and will be looking for more of the same when rock-bottom Leigh RMI visit Ewen Fields.

The Tigers are currently just outside the promotion places and another home win could potentially see them claim fifth place.

RMI boss Steve Bleasdale signed former Oldham Athletic defender Paul Booth from UniBond Premier League outfit Leek Town on Friday and he could be registered in time to make his debut.

Blue SQ have given Hyde odds of 9/1 to record a 3-0 victory.

Kettering v Hinckley Utd

League leaders Kettering will be looking to further extend their lead when relegation-threatened Hinckley United visit the A-Line Arena.

New signing, Guy Branston is set to make his debut, possibly alongside John Dempster at the heart of the Poppies defence whilst Jean-Paul Marna could return to the side.

The Knitters currently lie in 21st place, 3 points adrift of Hucknall Town whilst the Poppies are 5 points ahead of AFC Telford United at the top of Blue Square North.

Blue SQ have given the hosts odds of 5/1 on a 2-0 win.

Redditch v Gainsborough

Redditch United play host to Gainsborough Trinity at Valley Stadium on Saturday afternoon and they will be keen to bounce back from last Saturday's defeat at the hands of Barrow.

The Reds are currently in 14th place with 32 points from 27 fixtures while Trinity sit one place above them, having played two extra games.

Gainsborough will miss the services of Liam Needham after he collected two yellow cards in last weekend's 2-2 draw with Hinckley.

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

Solihull Moors v Vauxhall Motors

Solihull Moors prepare for the visit of relegation-threatened Vauxhall Motors to Damson Park on Saturday as they look to further distance themselves from the dreaded drop zone.

Lee Collins and Richard Follett return to contention after completing respective one-match bans but striker Daniel Davidson is still on the treatment table.

Vauxhall find themselves in 20th place after recording just 22 points from 26 matches and a win on Saturday would do them a whole world of good.

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

Worcester v Hucknall

City will be without long term injury victims Danny McDonnell and Mark Danks when Hucknall Town visit St George's Lane on Saturday afternoon.

Shabir Khan is back training after dislocating and breaking his elbow but he is still some time away from returning.

Jonny Harkness is available again after serving a one match suspension.

Hucknall will be without defender Alistair Asher who is suspended.

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

Workington v Tamworth

Tamworth travel to Workington the first time since the early 1980's and they'll be riding high after their FA Trophy success last week.

The lambs welcome back midfielder Martin Foster and forward Colin Marrison after they were both cup-tied.

Jonti Richter (thigh) and Adie Smith (knee infection) are expected to miss out once again.

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