Lichfield City face 1874 Northwich on Saturday, Dec 19 at 4:00 PM in a basement battle that neither side can afford to lose. Both clubs are deep in the relegation picture in the Northern Premier League – West Division, and defeat here could prove costly come the end of the season.

Lichfield City come into this fixture struggling badly (1W 4L in last 5). 1874 Northwich travel struggling badly (0W 3L in last 5), which may hand the initiative to the hosts. Lichfield City won their last outing, while 1874 Northwich suffered defeat — home advantage backed by momentum.

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