Ilkeston Town desperately need points on Saturday, Nov 14 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). FC United of Manchester, meanwhile, arrive struggling badly (1W 3L in last 5) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks. Ilkeston Town head into this on the back of a defeat, while FC United of Manchester arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

Head-to-head records offer little separation — Ilkeston Town and FC United of Manchester have split their 6 meetings almost evenly (2W–2D–2W). Their last encounter ended in Ilkeston Town won 3–2. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 2.8 per game in recent meetings.

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