Coleshill Town and Carlton Town meet at Pack Meadow, Coleshill, Warwickshire on Saturday, Jan 9 at 4:00 PM with both clubs firmly in the mix for the European places in the Northern Premier League – Midlands Division. Carlton Town hold the advantage but neither side can afford to drop points.

Coleshill Town come into this fixture in mixed form (2W 2D 1L). Carlton Town, meanwhile, arrive in red-hot form (4W from last 5) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks. Coleshill Town 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 Coleshill Town a slight edge, but Carlton Town are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.