Barwell FC welcome Loughborough University at Kirkby Road, Barwell, Leicestershire on Saturday, Feb 27 at 4:00 PM in a Northern Premier League – Midlands Division fixture that's tighter on paper than the positions suggest — just 2 points split them in the table.

Barwell FC come into this fixture in mixed form (2W 0D 3L). Loughborough University travel in mixed form (1W 1D 0L), which may hand the initiative to the hosts. Barwell FC head into this on the back of a defeat, while Loughborough University arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

Verdict: Little separates these two on form or history. Home advantage could be the deciding factor — a narrow Barwell FC win or a draw looks most likely.