Lichfield City face Congleton Town on Saturday, Jan 30 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). Congleton Town travel struggling badly (0W 4L in last 4), which may hand the initiative to the hosts. Lichfield City won their last outing, while Congleton Town suffered defeat — home advantage backed by momentum.

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