Hyde United desperately need points on Saturday, Feb 27 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.

Hyde United come into this fixture struggling badly (0W 4L in last 5). Curzon Ashton, meanwhile, arrive in good form (3W 0D 2L recently) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks. Hyde United head into this on the back of a defeat, while Curzon Ashton arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

Head-to-head records offer little separation — Hyde United and Curzon Ashton have split their 1 meetings almost evenly (0W–0D–1W). Their last encounter ended in Hyde United won 0–2.

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