Radcliffe face Darlington at Neuven Stadium, Radcliffe, Greater Manchester on Monday, Aug 31 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 National League – North, and defeat here could prove costly come the end of the season.

Radcliffe come into this fixture struggling badly (1W 3L in last 4). Darlington are struggling badly (1W 3L in last 4), making this a relatively even contest on current form. Radcliffe won their last outing, while Darlington suffered defeat — home advantage backed by momentum.

Despite playing at home, Radcliffe face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Darlington have won 4 of 5 encounters. Their last encounter ended in Radcliffe won 0–3. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.4 per game in recent meetings.

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