NPL preview | Redcar's unbeaten home start put to the test, Curzon hunt sixth straight win and struggling duo meet
Six games will take place on Saturday afternoon in the NPL Premier Division.
The involvement of eight Step 3 NPL sides in the second round of the FA Trophy means a shortened round of fixtures, but at both ends of the table there's still plenty on the line.
Having returned to the top of the table in midweek, Redcar Athletic will hope they can stay there when Warrington Town visit Green Lane.
The Steelmen are yet to lose at home in the league this season, winning six of their nine games and drawing the other three.
Saturday will see those home credentials given a stern examination, against a Yellows side that have been strong performers on the road this campaign.
Paul Carden's men have won seven of their 10 away league games, losing just twice, and know that victory on Saturday would see them climb back into the play-off spots.
If Redcar drop points, a win would be enough for Curzon Ashton to move to the NPL Premier Division summit.
Adam Barton's side will hunt their sixth straight win, against a Quorn side hoping for a positive display after their own seven-match unbeaten run in the league was ended on Tuesday night by Stockton Town.
On Saturday, Stockton are the opponents of third-placed Cleethorpes Town.
The Owls relinquished top spot in midweek after a late 1-0 defeat at Bury. They remain within two points of leaders Redcar and could return to the front of the pack if the two sides above them both drop points.
For Stockton, two wins in the last three have been enough to see them climb out of the relegation zone, and Michael Dunwell's side will hope it gives them a platform to build from heading towards a busy festive schedule.
Towards the foot of the table, an early-season six-pointer will take place at the Microlise New Manor Ground as Ilkeston Town face off against FC United of Manchester.
The pair sit 20th and 21st respectively, and are both in dire need of a positive result to help get their season back on the right track.
Elsewhere this weekend, fifth-placed Warrington Rylands are at home to Whitby Town.
Neil Reynolds' Blues will hope to extend a fine record at home this season which has yielded just one defeat in nine at the Quickline Logistics Arena.
Hoping to move back into the top seven are Gainsborough Trinity, who host Lancaster City.
After a run of five straight victories not too long ago, the Holy Blues have now gone three games without a win.
They'll hope to turn things back around against a Whitby side keen to end their own run of four straight defeats - a sequence which leaves them just two points above the drop zone heading into this weekend.
All games will kick off at 3pm, unless stated otherwise.
Fixtures - Saturday 14 November
- Cleethorpes Town vs Stockton Town
- Curzon Ashton vs Quorn
- Gainsborough Trinity vs Lancaster City
- Ilkeston Town vs FC United of Manchester
- Redcar Athletic vs Warrington Town
- Warrington Rylands vs Whitby Town
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