With second-placed Atherton Collieries due at improving Runcorn Linnets tomorrow, 1874 Northwich could put daylight between them and their rivals at the top of the table if they can beat Nelson.

Ian Street’s side were stung by conceding late at home to Irlam on Tuesday, when Callum Jones deflected a free kick into his own goal to gift the visitors a share of the spoils.

Numbers game

1874 Northwich, disappointed to concede a controversial stoppage-time equaliser at home to promoted Irlam in midweek, still extended an unbeaten run to nine matches in the North West Counties League.

Ian Street’s side have won their past three meetings with the Admirals, including a 2-0 win last season.

Nelson sit second-bottom in the Premier Division table after losing seven of their nine fixtures to date.

Man to keep an eye on

Callum Jones

The former Ramsbottom and Trafford defender fills in for Paul Connor, who is ruled out after suffering ankle ligament damage during last weekend’s 1-0 win at Hanley.

However it’s not an easy task to cover for one of 1874 Northwich’s most consistent and popular players.

1874 team news

Defender Ryan Mitchell sits out the final match of a suspension, while Paul Connor (ankle) and Ryan Jackson (knee) are ruled out by injury.

Louis James is away. Mike Brandon, registered earlier this week as cover, will travel with the squad, as does Corey Mason.

Most recent meetings

Nelson 0-2 1874 (NWCFL Premier Division, April 9 2016)

1874 4-2 Nelson (NWCFL Premier Division, November 14 2015)

Nelson 1-4 1874 (NWCFL Premier Division, April 25 2015)

Form (past six all competitions)

Nelson L L L W L D

1874 D W D W W D

Essential information

Address Victoria Park, Lomeshaye Way, Nelson, Lancashire BB9 7BN

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

Kick off 3pm