Long Eaton United desperately need points on Saturday, Jan 23 at 4:00 PM in the Northern Premier League – Midlands Division. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Long Eaton United come into this fixture struggling badly (0W 3L in last 4). Carlton Town, meanwhile, arrive in red-hot form (4W from last 5) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks. Long Eaton United head into this on the back of a defeat, while Carlton Town arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

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