AFC Telford United welcome Marine at New Bucks Head, Telford, Shropshire on Saturday, Jan 2 at 4:00 PM in a National League – North fixture that's tighter on paper than the positions suggest — just 2 points split them in the table.

AFC Telford United come into this fixture in mixed form (2W 1D 2L). Marine, meanwhile, arrive in good form (3W 0D 2L recently) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks. AFC Telford United head into this on the back of a defeat, while Marine arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

In 2 previous meetings, AFC Telford United lead 0–2 with 0 draws. Their last encounter ended in Marine won 2–0. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 2.5 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: Marine's quality should tell even on the road. AFC Telford United will push, but the visitors have too much class. Marine to win.