Why should I watch..?

To see if both managers can get a reaction from their side after defeats last time out.

Winsford were unlucky to lose a derby with tenants 1874 Northwich, who scored a controversial goal in added time on Thursday.

Blues had been the better side for the game’s first hour, and wasted several chances to take the lead before the break.

Northwich Victoria have had to stew a little longer following the postponement of a meeting with landlords Barnton on Easter Monday and then Charnock Richard 48 hours later.

Steve Wilkes’ side haven’t played since a disappointing exit from the Macron Cup at Burscough last month.

Numbers game

A blank in midweek marked the first time in 10 attempts that Winsford United have failed to score a goal

Man to keep an eye on

Michael Koral

Blues are hoping that their front-runner can have the same impact he did during the teams’ first meeting this season.

He tortured Vics’ back-line during a first-half that yielded three goals for his side before an injury ended his involvement.

Winsford team news

Player-manager Lee Duckworth will wait until the latest possible moment to decide on a starting line-up after Declan Daniels and Perry Bircumshaw both limped off against 1874 Northwich on Thursday.

Blues were already without Ben Chapman, Danny Kerr, Jamie McLellan, Damian Skolorzynski, Michael Taylor and Scott Taylor for that game, while Jordan Johnson (knee) is a long-term absentee.

Danny McLaughlin was with Mossley last Saturday.

Vics team news

Kieron Kenny serves a ban as punishment for his dismissal against Irlam last month.

Meanwhile defensive duo Brandon Barski and Daniel Johnson (both groin) have had time to recover, while striker Olly Walker has left for Australia where he will spend the summer working.

Meanwhile Adam Weston and Joe Whittington, both ineligible when Vics visited Burscough, return to the squad.

Forward Yaw Gyimah (knee) is a long-term injury absentee along with full-back Michael Aspin (ankle).

Form (past six in league)

Winsford L D W D W L

Vics L W W L W L

Most recent meetings

Vics 0-4 Winsford (NWCFL Premier Division, August 19 2017)

Winsford 0-1 Vics (Mid Cheshire District FA Senior Cup, March 19 2015)

Winsford 0-3 Vics (Cheshire FA Senior Cup, November 12 2013)

Essential information

When Saturday, April 7

Kick-off 3pm

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

Admission Adults £6, Concessions (OAP/under 21s) £4, Under 16s £1

Parking Available for free at the ground