Stalybridge desperately need points today at 4:00 PM in the Northern Premier League – West Division. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Bootle come into this fixture in red-hot form (5W from last 5). Stalybridge travel in mixed form (0W 1D 0L), which may hand the initiative to the hosts.

Verdict: The gulf in league position makes Bootle clear favorites, but Stalybridge have shown they can grind out results. Expect Bootle to take the points, potentially without being at their best.