Buxton face South Shields at The Silverlands, Buxton, Derbyshire on Saturday, Jan 23 at 4:00 PM in a basement battle that neither side can afford to lose. Both clubs are deep in the relegation picture in the National League – North, and defeat here could prove costly come the end of the season.

Buxton come into this fixture in mixed form (2W 0D 3L). South Shields are in mixed form (2W 0D 3L), making this a relatively even contest on current form.

Despite playing at home, Buxton face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. South Shields have won 5 of 10 encounters, with 3 draws. Their last encounter ended in Buxton won 0–4.

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