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The Midland Premier League weekend preview is written by Gary Hazelhurst.
The top two face tricky away games this weekend. Leaders Hereford take their one point lead to Loughborough University knowing that the students are a match for anyone on their day. A big crowd is expected and this will be a cracker. 2nd placed Alvechurch go to Brocton who have slipped a little after an excellent run of results. The Badgers are particularly strong at home and Church will have to be on top form to gain something from the game. Shepshed Dynamo are 10 points adrift with a game in hand and they welcome lowly Dunkirk to The Dovecote Stadium. Heanor Town are probably left themselves too much to do to catch the leaders and they face a trip to Castlecroft to play AFC Wulfrunians.
Two of the top 6 meet at The Aspray Arena with hosts Sporting Khalsa still harbouring hopes of promotion. 6th placed Highgate United upset Hereford at Edgar Street last week and this one is tough to call. Walsall Wood continued their good form in midweek and they will fancy their chances as they travel to mid-table Stourport Swifts. At the bottom, things are looking bleak for Continental Star and they have the challenge of trying to stop free-scoring Coleshill Town at Pack Meadow. Coventry Sphinx currently occupy the third relegation spot and they travel to Quorn to face on of the sides in their sights should they start to pick up points. Bardon Hill yet again fell foul of the weather gods in midweek and they will be desperate to get their home game against Lye Town on, and pick up much-needed points in the process. Boldmere St Michaels and Rocester have moved away from danger in recent weeks and they meet at Church Lane. Westfields had a good win last time out and they welcome inconsistent Long Eaton United to Allpay Park.