Ilkeston Town desperately need points on Saturday, Mar 20 at 4:00 PM in the Northern Premier League. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Cleethorpes Town come into this fixture in red-hot form (4W from last 5). Ilkeston Town travel struggling badly (0W 4L in last 5), which may hand the initiative to the hosts. Cleethorpes Town won their last outing, while Ilkeston Town suffered defeat — home advantage backed by momentum.

In 3 previous meetings, Cleethorpes Town lead 2–0 with 1 draws. Their last encounter ended in Ilkeston Town won 0–3.

Verdict: Cleethorpes Town look the stronger side on current evidence. Expect them to control proceedings at home, though Ilkeston Town will make it uncomfortable. Cleethorpes Town to win.