Saturday's Blue Square North preview

Kettering Town travel to Vauxhall Motors and will be keen to further extend their lead at the top of the table while Hinckley face a stern test at Telford's New Bucks Head ground.

AFC Telford v Hinckley Utd

The Bucks play host to relegation-threatened Hinckley Utd on Saturday afternoon as they look to close the gap on Kettering Town.

Telford are currently in second place and trail the league leaders by three points and have also played an extra game.

Hinckley will miss the services of Charlie O'Loughlkin after the central defender suffered a facial injury in Monday evening's loss at the hands of Stalybridge Celtic.

Blue SQ have given the home side odds of 15/2 on a 3-0 win.

Blyth Spartans v Stalybridge

The Spartans will be looking to extend their impressive unbeaten run when Stalybridge Celtic make the trip to Croft Park.

Blyth travelled to third-placed Harrogate Town on Tuesday evening and managed to record a 1-0 win thanks to an 80th minute goal from Phil Bell.

Harry Dunn's side have slowly been climbing the Blue Square North table of late and now find themselves clear of any immediate danger in 16th place with 35 points.

They will need to replicate their midweek performance though, as fifth-placed Stalybridge Celtic will be intent on holding onto their play-off berth.

Celtic welcome back skipper Steve Payne following a calf injury, while stand-in skipper Paul Sykes misses the trip due to suspension.

Barrie Keeling has recovered fully from a broken arm and has also been included in the travelling squad.

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

Boston Utd v Harrogate Town

Tommy Taylor's Boston United prepare for the visit of promotion hopefuls Harrogate Town looking to close the gap on the play-off places.

The Pilgrims have Matt O'Halloran back in contention after he recovered from a foot injury but Jon Froggatt (back injury) and Paul Ellender (two-match suspension) are sidelined.

Harrogate will be keen to return to winning ways this weekend when they make their first ever trip to York Street.

Town were edged out at home by Blyth Spartans on Tuesday eve3ning but still find themselves in third place on the Blue Square North table.

Blue SQ have given the visitors odds of 8/1 on a 2-1 win.

Hyde v Hucknall

The Tigers are perfectly poised on the edge of the promotion play-off places ahead of Saturday's clash with relegation-threatened Hucknall Town.

Steve Waywell's side are in sixth place with 54 points from 32 matches while their opponents meanwhile, have experienced contrasting fortunes and sit on the edge of the drop zone.

Russell Cooke is missing for Hucknall after suffering a fractured cheekbone in the 3-0 loss to Stalybridge Celtic.

Blue SQ have given the hosts odds of 13/2 on a 2-0 victory.

Leigh RMI v Barrow

RMI welcome Barrow to Hilton Park for a vital Blue Square North encounter this weekend and the hosts are expecting a bumper crowd after reducing their admission prices.

Leigh will have to make do without the services of centre back Rob Marsh-Evans, who starts a two-match suspension.

Barrow released striker Kevin Rapley in midweek and the striker has subsequently signed for Witton Albion.

Blue SQ have given Barrow odds of 15/2 on a 2-1 win.

Nuneaton v Alfreton Town

Promotion chasers Nuneaton Borough play host to Alfreton Town on Saturday as they look to claim play-off place with a good result.

Borough trial fifth-placed Stalybridge by just one point and victory this weekend could see them claim a coveted play-off berth.

Alfreton Town go in search of a first win in four Blue Square North outings but will have to so without the services of goalkeeper Kyle Sutcliffe, who has had minor leg surgery.

Former Manchester City starlet Laurence Matthewson is set for his first start for the Reds.

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

Solihull Moors v Tamworth

Solihull will be keen to further distance themselves from the dreaded drop zone this weekend when Gary Mills' Tamworth are the visitors.

The Moors have had to make do without striker Daniel Davidson for their last four fixtures and the former Crawley Town forward could miss out again.

Colin Marrison and Martin Foster return for the Lambs after being cup-tied in their last fixture.

Mills will hand late fitness test to Dave Bampton, Jonti Richter and Dominic Langdon.

Blue SQ have given the home side odds of 15/2 on a 1-0 win.

Southport v Redditch

Fourth-placed Southport prepare for the visit of Redditch United as they look to solidify their promotion credentials.

The Sandgrounders have a clean bill of health and manager Peter Davenport will have the luxury of a full squad to pick from.

Redditch recorded a fairly comfortable win over play-off hopefuls Hyde United on Tuesday evening and another good result this weekend could see them break into the top-half of the table.

Blue SQ have odds of 6/1 on the Sandgrounders winning it 2-0.

Vauxhall Motors v Kettering

Relegation-threatened Vauxhall Motors can expect a stern test when top-of-the-table Kettering make the trip to Rivacre Park.

Motors have recorded just one win from their last six fixtures and a good result on Saturday would certainly boost their confidence.

However, Kettering suffered a defeat at the hands of play-off hopefuls Burscough last weekend and will be focused on returning to winning ways.

Blue SQ have given the visitors odds of 7/1 to record a 2-1 victory.

Worcester v Burscough

Worcester City play host to eighth-placed Burscough for their first ever visit to St George's Lane this weekend.

City don't have any major injury worries, other than the long-term injured trio of McDonnell, Khan and Danks.

Burscough manager Liam Watson has a fully-fit squad to choose from, with the exception of Dominic Morley.

Blue SQ have odds of 6/1 on this match ending in a 1-1 stalemate.

Workington v Gainsborough

Workington will be keen to open a bigger gap on an impending relegation scrap this weekend when Gainsborough Trinity travel to Borough Park.

The Reds are currently in 17th place with 34 points and have only played 28 fixtures this term.

Gainsborough find themselves hovering around mid-table after suffering a narrow defeat at the hands of promotion chasers Harrogate Town last weekend.

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