- Bamber Bridge have lost their only away game in the Northern Premier League Premier Division 2026/2027, averaging 0.00 goals scored and 2.00 conceded.
- Curzon have won one and are unbeaten in one home game in the Northern Premier League Premier Division 2026/2027, scoring 1.00 goals.
- Curzon are in poor form with one win, one draw and three defeats in their last five matches across all competitions.
The Nash can edge out The Brig in a cagey affair
Curzon Ashton come into this game on the back of two consecutive defeats, losing 3-2 away to Bury FC and 2-1 to Emley AFC, both results from the Northern Premier League Premier Division 2026/2027. The Nash sit 15th in the division having taken three points from a possible nine, while visitors Bamber Bridge are one place lower in 17th having also taken three from nine.
Bamber Bridge arrive in poor form having won just one and lost four of their last five games across all current competitions. The Brig managed a 1-0 home win over Ashton United in the Northern Premier League Premier Division 2026/2027, but this result came off the back of a defeat to Cleethorpes Town and a 1-6 hammering at home to Avro FC.
Curzon are a possession team but The Brig can keep it tight
Adam Barton has played an interesting brand of football with Curzon Ashton this season, setting his team up in a possession-first 4-2-3-1 shape that is happy to rotate the ball and keep the ball in the middle third. The team don't press high up the pitch in numbers, but their shape and movement allows them to control the game without much of a high pressing game. The game plan suits Curzon well, but Bamber Bridge play a different style of football.
Russ Wilcox's men have adapted from game to game this season, playing nice passing football when needed, but preferring to sit in a low block to keep things compact. This has allowed them to be more pragmatic, but if they can keep their shape they could be dangerous.
Side with the home side
The odds for Curzon Ashton to win are 53/50, which is a little bit on the short side, and if you are looking for some value in this one then Bamber Bridge at 201/100 or the draw at 63/25 are probably your best bet. We will side with Curzon here and back them to just edge it in what could be a cagey game. Under 2.5 goals at 49/50 and Both Teams To Score - No at 117/100 both fit this contest nicely as we are expecting a close margin.
