Basford United host Carlton Town at Greenwich Avenue, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire on Saturday, Dec 26 at 4:00 PM in the Northern Premier League – Midlands Division.

Basford United come into this fixture in mixed form (2W 0D 2L). Carlton Town, meanwhile, arrive in red-hot form (4W from last 5) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks. Basford United head into this on the back of a defeat, while Carlton Town arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Basford United a slight edge, but Carlton Town are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.