Ashton United desperately need points on Saturday, Dec 5 at 4:00 PM in the Northern Premier League. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Whitby come into this fixture in mixed form (2W 0D 3L). Ashton United travel struggling badly (0W 3L in last 5), which may hand the initiative to the hosts. Whitby won their last outing, while Ashton United suffered defeat — home advantage backed by momentum.

In 10 previous meetings, Whitby lead 4–6 with 0 draws. Their last encounter ended in Whitby won 0–2. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.6 per game in recent meetings.

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