Banbury United desperately need points on Saturday, Jan 2 at 4:00 PM in the Southern League Premier – Central. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Banbury United come into this fixture struggling badly (0W 4L in last 5). Anstey Nomads, meanwhile, arrive in red-hot form (4W from last 5) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks. Banbury United head into this on the back of a defeat, while Anstey Nomads arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

Head-to-head records offer little separation — Banbury United and Anstey Nomads have split their 1 meetings almost evenly (0W–0D–1W). Their last encounter ended in Banbury United won 0–3. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.0 per game in recent meetings.

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