Tigers in the hunt for first home victory

Worksop Town take on unbeaten Gateshead as they go in search of their first home win of the season.

The Tigers will look to continue their form they showed in Monday’s 1-1 draw at Lincoln United where only a disputed last minute equaliser robbed them of a deserved victory.

It’s been a steady start for The Tigers with four points from the opening nine as they look to bounce back to the Blues Square North at the first attempt.

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But with early leaders Guiseley already setting a hot pace with a maximum 12 points from their opening four games, Worksop will want to keep nicely tucked in behind the pace setters.

Striker Curtis Bernard is a doubtful after missing the trip to Lincoln through injury.

Frickley Athletic face a tough home clash against fourth placed Fleetwood Town as they bid for their first win of the season.

The visitors have won their opening three games following a 5-3win at previously unbeaten Ashton United at the start of the week.

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Frickley were beaten 3-0 at Whitby Town in their last outing and have so far just two points on the board, both coming from home draws.

Matlock Town will look to bounce back from a disappointing 2-1 defeat at bottom of the table Stamford on Monday when they travel to take on Prescott Cables hoping to make it three wins from four.

The hosts had made a bright start to the campaign by winning their opening two games but have since suffered back to defeats.

Alfreton Town will go for a third Blue Square North win on the bounce when they travel to Vauxhall Motors where boss Nicky Law could give a debut to signing number 18, Shaun Doxy from Buxton.

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In the NCE Premier Division, Armthorpe Welfare host struggling Glasshoughton Welfare as they look to make it two home wins on the spin.

Armthorpe, always a tough side to beat at Church Street, once again got their home campaign off to a good start by defeating close rivals Parkgate 2-1 on Bank Holiday Monday.

The visitors sit next to bottom of the table after picking up just three points from a possible 12.

After losing their last three games Maltby Main will be hoping for an upturn in fortunes at Shirebrook Town and a repeat of last seasons 2-0 victory at Langwith Road.

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The Miners only victory this season came in a 2-0 home win against Hallam but they have lost all three outings on the road, while Shirebrook have lost the last two at home.

Brodsworth Welfare will be in buoyant mood when they visit Thackley After a gap of 12 months since their last win , Welfare have suddenly won the last two in a row and with many teams involved in the FA Cup this weekend , could even go third in the table by making it three in a row at Thackley.

Rossington Main visit Tadcaster Albion as they look for their first point of the season.