Why should I watch..?

Expect goals, and lots of them.

Winsford have conceded as many as they have scored this term, while West’s league matches have yielded 54 in total  - an eye-watering average of more than five game.

Blues will start Saturday’s contest buoyed by finding the net half-a-dozen times during a midweek win at lowly Burscough, while Steve Settle’s men have won their past five fixtures in all competitions.

They have also prevailed in their past three meetings with Winsford, including a first ever win at St Luke’s Barton Stadium last season.

What they’ve said

“West love going forward as much as we do.

“For that reason it’s a game I’m excited for because I think it will be open and therefore great to watch.

“We won’t change our approach though, and I’m pretty sure they’ll adopt the same attitude”.

Lee Duckworth, Winsford United player-manager

Numbers game

Player-manager Lee Duckworth’s half-time speeches appear to be affective; Blues have scored more than a third of their 26 goals this season in a quarter-hour spell immediately after the interval

Man to keep an eye on

Danny Kerr

A switch to the centre of Winsford’s defence in the absence of Chris Middleton has proven to be an effective one.

He has formed a solid barrier alongside youngster Will Foster, although he may be asked to demonstrate his versatility again this weekend with James Rothwell unavailable to line up alongside Ryan Hopper in midfield.

Winsford team news

Robbie Hatton is unavailable after being selected to represent Cheshire FA in an Association of Northern Counties fixture against Lancashire.

Midfielder James Rothwell is away, so Winsford’s player-manager Lee Duckworth will be forced to make at least two changes to a side that started at Burscough.

Attacking duo Michael Koral (thigh) and Jordan Johnson (knee) are continuing their recovery from injury, as is Danny Hudson (hamstring).

Scott Taylor is not ready to return yet either.

Form (past six in league)

Winsford W D L W L W

West W W W L L W

Most recent meetings

Winsford 1-3 West (NWCFL Premier Division, April 26 2017)

West 4-2 Winsford (NWCFL Premier Division, December 10 2016

West 2-0 Winsford (NWCFL Premier Division, Match 8 2016)

Essential information

When Saturday, October 14

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