Kidsgrove Athletic welcome Runcorn Linnets on Saturday, Dec 26 at 4:00 PM in a Northern Premier League – West Division fixture that's tighter on paper than the positions suggest — just 1 point split them in the table.

Kidsgrove Athletic come into this fixture struggling badly (1W 3L in last 4). Runcorn Linnets, meanwhile, arrive out of form (1W 2L recently) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks. Kidsgrove Athletic head into this on the back of a defeat, while Runcorn Linnets arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

Verdict: Little separates these two on form or history. Home advantage could be the deciding factor — a narrow Kidsgrove Athletic win or a draw looks most likely.