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A host of football is being played by our Tameside teams this weekend and you can follow every goal as it happens on Tameside Radio with our Saturday Sports Show from 2-6 PM. 

Northern Premier League

Ashton United vs Gainsborough Trinity

Ashton come into this knowing that their next two fixtures are crucial to their season and also the future of Robins Boss Jody Banim. Ashton host Gainsborough Trinity this weekend and then host bottom of the league Buxton at Hurst Cross a week later. Ashton have been poor so far this season having picked up nine points so far as they find themselves in the relegation zone despite spending a considerable amount of money to bring in high calibre players. 

Ashton’s last game was a harsh 1-0 defeat away at Witton which followed a crushing 3-0 defeat away at Lancaster. Ashton and Gainsborough are level on points going into the tie and for many it is a must-win game for the Robins.


Hyde United vs Morpeth Town

Hyde United are looking to get their play-off chase back on track after enduring a seven-game winless run in the league which was extended after suffering a 1-0 defeat away at Scarborough. The run means that Hyde have dropped down to 11th in the table after a promising start but in the Northern Premier the play-offs are never too far away if a good run is put together. 

Hyde will be hoping to start that run against Morpeth Town who won’t be an easy game for the Tigers. Morpeth are currently 14th in the table and more importantly sit just two points behind Hyde with four games in hand due to cup involvements. A win could jump Hyde up to 5th place and into the play-offs.


Warrington Town vs Stalybridge

Stalybridge faces an uphill battle to take the three points as they travel to in-form Warrington Town who are chasing promotion to the National League North. Stalybridge had good news this week as striker Darius Osei has signed a contract at Bower Fold until the end of the season. Celtic’s last game was a 3-0 defeat at home to Stafford Rangers which was arguably their worst performance of the season. 

Warrington have been brilliant so far this season and have 22 points from 12 games which leaves them in 4th position. But even they have struggled to keep pace with league leaders South Shields and so every game for them will feel like a must-win. Stalybridge will have to watch out for former Ashton United winger Matty Chadwick who has been in fine form for the Yellows so far this season. 

Northern Premier League- North West Division

City Of Liverpool vs Mossley

Mossley make their return to league action this weekend as they travel to City Of Liverpool hoping to scoop the three points. Mossley come into the game having advanced to the first qualifying round of the FA Trophy after a 4-2 win away at Cleethorpes Town with Elliot Gouldthorp netting a superb hat-trick. 

Mossley’s form has been patchy in the league this season as they find themselves in 10th place so far with 14 points from 10 games. However, their last league match was a crushing 6-0 defeat away at fellow promotion rivals Marine. City Of Liverpool have adapted to life well this season as they sit in 13th with 10 points from 8 games as they have been involved in cup competitions.

Droylsden vs Pickering Town

Droylsden will be hoping to put their poor form behind them as they host Pickering Town at the Butchers Arms. Droylsden come into the game having not won in the league since beating Runcorn Linnets 1-0 on the 10th September. Their winless run currently sees them sitting in 11th place in the table after making a promising start. Their fixture saw them draw 1-1 with Kendal Town and they will be looking to build on that result this weekend. 

Pickering sit rock bottom of the league table after 1 win in their 11 games leaving them with four points. They have already conceded 30 goals this season and their last fixture was a 3-2 loss at home to Clitheroe.
 

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