Why should I watch..?

1874 Northwich ended August on a high, recording back-to-back wins against AFC Darwen and Runcorn Town to put behind them the disappointment of an FA Cup exit after a replay.

However they visit a side in equally fine form; Barlick have won four of their past five league matches to sit third in the Premier Division ahead of this weekend.

Expect goals; four previous league meetings between the teams have produced 16.

1874 have won on three of those occasions.

Numbers game

1874 Northwich’s win at Runcorn Town in midweek was their 100th in competitive matches since the club’s formation in 2012.

Manager Ian Street’s win ratio in that time is 62.5%.

Man to keep an eye on

Scott McGowan

He was the player to watch on Wednesday, and will be again on Saturday.

McGowan has hit the net in successive games since being handed his first start for last weekend’s home win against Darwen, and has four goals for the season from eight appearances.

1874 team news

Ian Street hopes to welcome back Mark Jones after the midfielder recovered from an ankle injury sustained during an FA Cup replay defeat last month.

Ryan Jackson (knee) is out, while Danny Thomas is on holiday.

Full-back Louis James is in the squad for the first time this season after proving his fitness during games for Cheshire League side Egerton.

Most recent meetings

Barlick 2-1 1874 (NWCFL Premier Division, December 23 2015)

1874 2-1 Barlick (NWCFL Premier Division, October 17 2015)

Barlick 1-4 1874 (NWCFL Premier Division, March 7 2015)

Form (past six all competitions)

Barlick W W W L W L

1874 W W L D W L

Essential information

Address Silentnight Stadium, West Close Road, Barnoldswick BB18 5LJ

Kick off 3pm

Admission Adults £5, Concessions (NUS/OAP) £3, Under 16s Free