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 3L in last 5). 1874 Northwich travel struggling badly (0W 4L in last 5), which may hand the initiative to the hosts.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Lichfield City a slight edge, but 1874 Northwich are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.