Stratford Town face Leamington at Knights Lane, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire on Saturday, Oct 10 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 Southern League Premier – Central, and defeat here could prove costly come the end of the season.

Stratford Town come into this fixture struggling badly (0W 4L in last 5). Leamington, meanwhile, arrive struggling badly (1W 3L in last 5) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks.

Despite playing at home, Stratford Town face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Leamington have won 3 of 6 encounters, with 3 draws. Their last encounter ended in a 2–2 draw.

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