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Stockton Town face Ilkeston Town at Bishopton Road West, Stockton-on-Tees on Saturday, Nov 21 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, and defeat here could prove costly come the end of the season.
Stockton Town come into this fixture struggling badly (1W 3L in last 5). Ilkeston Town travel struggling badly (0W 4L in last 5), which may hand the initiative to the hosts. Stockton Town won their last outing, while Ilkeston Town suffered defeat — home advantage backed by momentum.
Head-to-head records offer little separation — Stockton Town and Ilkeston Town have split their 5 meetings almost evenly (3W–0D–2W). Their last encounter ended in Stockton Town won 0–1.
Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Stockton Town a slight edge, but Ilkeston Town are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.