Blues made a significant step toward the middle of the table, and away from the bottom three, when they came from behind to beat Maine Road on Monday.

Lee Duckworth’s side will continue that march if they record back-to-back wins in the Premier Division for the second time this season.

Abbey Hey, in the campaign’s opening week, are the only side to have beaten them on home turf in a league game.

Barlick arrive in town after losing three successive home games, leaving them 10th in the Premier Division table.

Numbers game

Winsford are unbeaten in four matches at St Luke’s Barton Stadium, dating back to an FA Cup replay defeat against higher-ranked Whitby Town last month.

Blues have found Barlick a tough opponent, winning only one of their past six meetings in all competitions.

They have also conceded the first goal in seven of their 11 Premier Division games, a habit they will want to break.

Man to keep an eye on

Jordan Johnson

With Nathan Cotterell and Kyle Riley unavailable, Johnson has the responsibility of leading Blues’ attack.

He did so effectively on Monday night, scoring his side’s opening goal in a 3-2 win against Maine Road – his first start of the campaign.

Winsford team news

Striker Kyle Riley serves a one-match suspension, so misses out.

Blues’ list of injury absentees, topped by George Ward (leg) and leading scorer Nathan Cotterell (knee), remains a long one. 

Most recent meetings

Winsford 0-1 Barlick (NWCFL Premier Division, April 23 2016)

Barlick 5-2 Winsford (NWCFL Premier Division, September 5 2015)

Winsford 2-0 Barlick (NWCFL Premier Division, April 9 2015)

Form (past six in league)

Winsford W L D L D W

Barlick L L L W W L

Essential information

Address St Luke’s Barton Stadium, Wharton Road, Winsford CW7 3AE

Kick off 3pm

Admission Adults £6, Concessions (NUS/OAP/Under 16s) £3, Under 21s £1