Midlands Division Preview: Second against third this weekend

By James Gordon

It's a clash of second against third in the Pitching In Northern Premier League Midlands Divsion this weekend.

Third and second go head-to-head with Carlton Town taking on Coleshill Town. Coleshill’s 4-0 defeat to Chasetown and Carlton’s 3-0 victory against Wisbech last weekend means that both teams are tied on 21 points, separated by one goal difference.

Cambridge City will host Bedworth United at home, with both teams winning their last fixtures 2-1. Bedworth currently sit four spots below Cambridge in 14th and could reduce the gap to one point with a victory.

17th placed Yaxley travel to Chasetown who are situated in fifth where they will be searching for their third win in 11 games.

With two games in hand, Corby Town, who have won and lost four games this season will face off against Sutton Coldfield Town, with only one win under their belt, they will be looking to fend off against the relegation spots.

Top of the table Halesowen town will be aiming to continue their unbeaten run against 18th placed Wisbech Town who have lost eight of their ten games.

Fourth placed Ilkeston Town are aiming to cement their place in the play-off as they host bottom of the table Histon.

19th placed Daventry are seeking their second win against Loughborough Dynamos, and Shepshed Dynamos will host Spalding United.

Soham Town Ranger, who currently have two wins, five losses and one draw will encounter eighth placed Belper Town.

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