Bamber Bridge desperately need points on Saturday, Dec 19 at 4:00 PM in the Northern Premier League. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Bamber Bridge come into this fixture struggling badly (0W 3L in last 5). Ilkeston Town, meanwhile, arrive in mixed form (2W 0D 3L) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks. Bamber Bridge head into this on the back of a defeat, while Ilkeston Town arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

Despite playing at home, Bamber Bridge face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Ilkeston Town have won 5 of 6 encounters. Their last encounter ended in Bamber Bridge won 0–2. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.0 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: Despite home advantage, Ilkeston Town arrive in better form and with the historical edge. This could be a tricky afternoon for Bamber Bridge. Ilkeston Town to win.