S/East Preview: Leek Town five clear at top

By James Gordon

Leek Town are currently five points clear at the top of the BetVictor Northern S/East division table heading into this weekend’s action.

The Tigers are unbeaten in their last 14 league games, with striker Tim Grice in top form, scoring eight goals in his last five appearances in all competition.

They host mid-table Worksop Town, who have a record of two wins and a draw in their last five games.

In second place, Stamford recently suffered their first loss in the league since September, falling 1-0 to Frickley Athletic, and they host Kidsgrove Athletic.

Cleethorpes Town, who hold third place, recently lost Newcastle Town 3-2 and they travel to Glossop North End, who have added Jack O’Leary to their squad on loan from Stalybridge Celtic.

Elsewhere in the play-offs, Belper Town host Spalding United, while Frickley Athletic face Loughborough Dynamo.

Just outside the play-offs by two points, Stocksbridge Park Steels head into the weekend following their goalless draw at Loughborough as they travel to Chasetown.

Carlton Town’s fixture with Chasetown was postponed last weekend, so they return to action for the first time in a fortnight as they face the world’s first in Sheffield.

At the foot of the table, Wisbech Town will be looking to pick up as many points as they can as they host Ilkeston in 9th-place.

Just above Wisbech, Market Drayton Town host Sutton Coldfield Town.

Finally, Newcastle face Lincoln United.

Where next?

Premier Preview: South Shields six ahead at the top South Shields go into the weekend six points ahead of next best Lancaster in the BetVictor Northern Premier Division.
Jack O'Leary switches Stalybridge for Glossop Jack O'Leary has made the switch from Stalybridge Celtic to Glossop North End on a one-month loan deal.

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