Ilkeston Town desperately need points on Saturday, Jan 23 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). Workington, meanwhile, arrive in red-hot form (5W from last 5) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks. Ilkeston Town head into this on the back of a defeat, while Workington arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

Head-to-head records offer little separation — Ilkeston Town and Workington have split their 7 meetings almost evenly (3W–0D–4W). Their last encounter ended in Ilkeston Town won 1–3. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 2.8 per game in recent meetings.

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