- Ilkeston FC are averaging 1.00 goals per game at home and 1.00 goals conceded per game at home in the Northern Premier League Premier Division.
- Cleethorpes Town have scored 6 goals on the road in the Northern Premier League Premier Division.
- Both Ilkeston and Cleethorpes are separated by 4 points.
An exciting affair at New Manor Ground
The top of the Northern Premier League Premier Division 2026-2027 table is where the best value of the early-season odds lie in this Saturday's fixture, with Cleethorpes Town currently top on 10 points from 4 games and Ilkeston FC currently 13th on 6 points from 4.
Ilkeston FC's form is mixed but trending downwards ahead of this fixture at New Manor Ground, with The Robins winning 3 and losing 2 of their last 5 competitive matches, including 2 straight defeats to Whitby Town and Warrington Town. Ilkeston have failed to win their last home game against Cleethorpes Town, so there should be a cagey and close feel to this fixture.
Cleethorpes Town are in strong nick and come into Saturday's game unbeaten in 5, winning 3 and drawing 2 of their 5 competitive fixtures. The Owls will be full of confidence ahead of this game, knowing they've already beaten Alfreton Town FC (2-1) at home and drawn with Warrington Town (1-1) away. Cleethorpes have already played away from home twice in the Premier Division, winning 1 and drawing 1, and scoring 6 times, so there's little to suggest they will travel with any trepidation.
The odds say it all
There is a slight bias towards the visitors here at 143/100 in the head-to-head market and we agree with that, although not by much. We simply cannot split these two sides this Saturday and fancy Cleethorpes to edge out their home side at 143/100, as the draw comes in at a short 9/4.
James Blunden is the man to watch for The Owls this weekend, with the danger man registering 3 goals in 5 games. We're going to back Both Teams to Score at 69/100 as well in this match, as we feel the open angles and pace of the game should suit this selection.
However, the Under 2.5 goals market at 4/5 is a good fit for a game where Ilkeston's compact shape will be tested all day by Cleethorpes' high-tempo, two-striker power and high-pressing style of play.
