Ilkeston Town desperately need points on Saturday, Mar 13 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.

Ilkeston Town come into this fixture struggling badly (0W 4L in last 5). Curzon Ashton, meanwhile, arrive in red-hot form (4W from last 5) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks. Ilkeston Town 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 — Ilkeston Town and Curzon Ashton have split their 1 meetings almost evenly (0W–0D–1W). Their last encounter ended in Curzon Ashton won 1–0.

Verdict: Curzon Ashton's quality should tell even on the road. Ilkeston Town will push, but the visitors have too much class. Curzon Ashton to win.