Gainsborough desperately need points on Saturday, Oct 3 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.

Gainsborough come into this fixture struggling badly (1W 3L in last 5). Curzon Ashton, meanwhile, arrive in red-hot form (4W from last 5) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks. Gainsborough head into this on the back of a defeat, while Curzon Ashton arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

In 6 previous meetings, Gainsborough lead 2–4 with 0 draws. Their last encounter ended in Gainsborough won 0–2.

Verdict: Despite home advantage, Curzon Ashton arrive in better form and with the historical edge. This could be a tricky afternoon for Gainsborough. Curzon Ashton to win.