S/East Preview: Play-off clash as Belper host Cleethorpes

By James Gordon

It’s fourth versus third in the BetVictor Northern S/East division, as Belper Town host Cleethorpes respectively.

Eight points separate the two sides in the table, and Cleethorpes have lost just once in their last five league fixtures, including their most recent 5-0 victory over Spalding United.

The Nailers booked their spot in the final of the Derbyshire Senior Cup with a 2-1 victory over New Mills on Tuesday night, with goals from George Milner and Danny South.

In the reverse fixture, goals from Joshua Lacey and Scott Vernon saw Cleethorpes claim the three points at the Silver X stadium.

At the top of the table by five points, Leek Town fell to just their second loss of the season against Ilkeston, and will be looking to bounce back against Carlton Town.

Carlton sit in sixth just outside of the play-offs, and have played the least amount of games in the league on 23 due to postponements.

In second spot, Stamford travel to Kidsgrove Athletic, who are without a win in their last six games in all competitions.

With the last spot in the play-offs, Stocksbridge Park Steels host Chasetown, who are stretching the gap from the relegation spot with two wins and a draw in their last four fixture games.

Sutton Coldfield Town travel to Glossop North end, while Ilkeston travel to bottom side Market Drayton Town.

On joint-points at the bottom, Wisbech Tow host Loughborough Dynamo, who are unbeaten in their last five games, including three wins.

Finally, Lincoln United host Frickley Athletic, and Sheffield face Worksop Town.

Where next?

Defender joins Radcliffe from Scunthorpe Scunthorpe under 23s defender Jo Cummings has joined Radcliffe on loan until the end of the season.
N/West Preview: Brighouse push for play-off spot Brighouse Town have jumped to seventh place in the BetVictor N/West Division, with three wins on the bounce in the league.

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