The managers are both dreading and looking forward to this decisive game in the upper regions of the Non League Div One: Northern North league table.
It's no vacation for neither Radcliffe Borough nor Ramsbottom United as both were in action only a few days ago. Expect some tired legs on the pitch and/or possibly some changes to the lineups.
Radcliffe Borough form and stats
The home supporters can't complain about results here at Stainton Park Stadium as Radcliffe Borough, who have the most points (40) at home in Non League Div One: Northern North, have scored 38 goals to get 40 points from 18 games. The overall stats are 13-1-4 (wins-draws-losses). Ever since the Leek Town game Radcliffe Borough has been unbeatable here at Stainton Park Stadium producing four straight wins.Radcliffe Borough are returning here after visiting Colwyn Bay in a Non League Div One: Northern North game and winning with a 2-1 scoreline. Prior to that, an away loss at Colne.
Goals decide football matches and Radcliffe Borough are scoring many of them at home; 38 on target from 18 matches. On the other hand, Radcliffe Borough have conceded 19 goals.
Ramsbottom United form and stats
Ramsbottom United's travelling support has been rewarded for their time and money so far this season, having witnessed Ramsbottom United, who have the most scored goals (44) away in Non League Div One: Northern North, collect 40 points from their 18 away matches. 12 victories and 4 draws have created these points (and only 2 defeats). Ramsbottom United love their trips these days, as their two previous away games have resulted in victories.The supporters enjoyed Ramsbottom United's previous game versus Mossley, a Non League Div One: Northern North 2-1 win played at home. Prior to that match, a home win 4-0 against Droylsden.
Ramsbottom United have scored more than twice per away game on average, an impressive attacking display. They have 44 goals from 18 away matches. They concede less than a goal on average per away game (17 so far).
Head 2 Head
This is not the first time this season these parties meet, as the history books show this recent fixture: Ramsbottom United - Radcliffe Borough 2-1. Head-to-head totals (for the last nine meetings): Radcliffe Borough won 2 games, 2 matches ended with a draw and Ramsbottom United has 5 wins.Top Goalscorers
Radcliffe Borough missing players
Ramsbottom United missing players
| Radcliffe Borough | Ramsbottom United | |||
| Total | Home | Statistic | Away | Total |
| 36 | 18 | Played | 18 | 36 |
| 73 | 38 | Scored | 44 | 76 |
| 32 | 19 | Conceded | 17 | 39 |
| 97% | 100% | Over 0.5 | 100% | 100% |
| 83% | 89% | Over 1.5 | 89% | 83% |
| 58% | 67% | Over 2.5 | 72% | 67% |
| 28% | 33% | Over 3.5 | 56% | 44% |
| 14% | 17% | Over 4.5 | 17% | 17% |
| 53% | 56% | Both teams to score | 50% | 50% |
| 42% | 39% | Clean Sheet | 39% | 36% |
| 8% | 6% | Failed To Score | 11% | 14% |
| 0.5 | 0.7 | Corners For (avg) | 0.3 | 0.6 |
| 0.2 | 0.2 | Corners Against (avg) | 0.1 | 0.3 |
| 0.1 | 0.1 | Yellow Cards (avg) | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| 0 | 0 | Red Cards (total) | 1 | 1 |
- Ramsbottom United hasn't played a single 0-0 game.
- Ramsbottom United is involved in more matches over 2.5 away, than home.
- Radcliffe Borough is involved in more matches over 2.5 home, than away.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | D | P |
| 1 | Atherton Collieries | 36 | 25 | 3 | 8 | 87 | 34 | 18 | 12 | 0 | 6 | 53 | 23 | 18 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 34 | 11 | 53 | 78 |
| 2 | Radcliffe Borough | 36 | 23 | 5 | 8 | 73 | 32 | 18 | 13 | 1 | 4 | 38 | 19 | 18 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 13 | 41 | 74 |
| 3 | Leek Town | 36 | 21 | 7 | 8 | 76 | 33 | 18 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 44 | 17 | 18 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 32 | 16 | 43 | 70 |
| 4 | Ramsbottom United | 36 | 21 | 7 | 8 | 76 | 39 | 18 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 32 | 22 | 18 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 44 | 17 | 37 | 70 |
| 5 | Runcorn Linnets | 36 | 21 | 6 | 9 | 67 | 48 | 18 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 32 | 21 | 18 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 35 | 27 | 19 | 69 |
| 6 | Colne | 36 | 20 | 7 | 9 | 66 | 43 | 18 | 11 | 1 | 6 | 32 | 24 | 18 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 34 | 19 | 23 | 67 |
| 7 | Mossley | 36 | 19 | 7 | 10 | 64 | 47 | 18 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 26 | 14 | 18 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 38 | 33 | 17 | 64 |
| 8 | Prescot Cables | 36 | 19 | 6 | 11 | 76 | 52 | 18 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 41 | 20 | 18 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 35 | 32 | 24 | 63 |
| 9 | Trafford | 36 | 16 | 9 | 11 | 50 | 42 | 18 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 21 | 23 | 18 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 29 | 19 | 8 | 57 |
| 10 | Kidsgrove Athletic | 36 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 55 | 38 | 18 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 27 | 20 | 18 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 28 | 18 | 17 | 54 |
| 11 | Colwyn Bay | 36 | 14 | 7 | 15 | 69 | 64 | 18 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 37 | 35 | 18 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 32 | 29 | 5 | 49 |
| 12 | Widnes | 36 | 13 | 6 | 17 | 55 | 60 | 18 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 22 | 27 | 18 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 33 | 33 | -5 | 45 |
| 13 | Chasetown | 36 | 11 | 9 | 16 | 58 | 62 | 18 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 31 | 26 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 27 | 36 | -4 | 42 |
| 14 | Droylsden | 36 | 11 | 7 | 18 | 55 | 68 | 18 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 29 | 33 | 18 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 26 | 35 | -13 | 40 |
| 15 | Newcastle Town | 36 | 10 | 10 | 16 | 52 | 71 | 18 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 34 | 32 | 18 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 18 | 39 | -19 | 40 |
| 16 | Market Drayton Town | 36 | 11 | 7 | 18 | 52 | 87 | 18 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 30 | 35 | 18 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 22 | 52 | -35 | 40 |
| 17 | Glossop North End | 36 | 6 | 10 | 20 | 38 | 71 | 18 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 17 | 42 | 18 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 21 | 29 | -33 | 28 |
| 18 | Clitheroe | 36 | 7 | 6 | 23 | 44 | 84 | 18 | 3 | 1 | 14 | 22 | 48 | 18 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 22 | 36 | -40 | 27 |
| 19 | Kendal Town | 36 | 5 | 4 | 27 | 30 | 87 | 18 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 16 | 44 | 18 | 3 | 2 | 13 | 14 | 43 | -57 | 19 |
| 20 | Skelmersdale United | 36 | 2 | 7 | 27 | 23 | 104 | 18 | 1 | 4 | 13 | 11 | 46 | 18 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 12 | 58 | -81 | 13 |