A ding-dong battle is in prospect when Paul Quinn’s Brighouse Town head to sixth-placed Parkgate in the Northern Counties East League Premier Division pn Saturday.

Town are seventh, just one point behind, and are still seething following a 2-0 defeat at Scarborough Athletic in midweek.

They may not have deserved a win but a heavy deflection gave Boro the lead and Town were incensed by what they felt was simulation that earned the home side a penalty from which they wrapped up the game.

Thackley are on the road to Scarborough, who are seven points off the summit after Tuesday’s win over Brighouse.

Thackley are ninth, just outside the top eight, which they need to qualify for next season’s President’s Cup, but only trail fifth-placed Boro by six points and have a game in hand.

Dennyboys boss Vince Brockie was able to name an unchanged team for last weekend’s 3-2 win over Pickering Town but they still have several first-team players sidelined through injury.

The supporters are still behind them and interest in Saturday's seaside trip has been such that they have had to make arrangements for a coach.

Liversedge are the only one of the three local representatives in the top tier with home advantage this weekend and they should make it count.

Sedge host second from bottom Maltby Main but will take nothing for granted as they know their visitors are only four points from safety and will be fighting for their lives.

Eccleshill United face the rock-bottom side in Division One when they welcome Appleby Frodingham to the Rapid Solicitors Stadium.

The Eagles are in danger of losing their place in the top eight and inclusion in next season’s FA Cup and FA Vase competitions, so even though their promotion hopes have evaporated their season is far from over.

Albion Sports reclaimed second spot in midweek after their fourth win on the spin but they have to sit out this weekend with no fixture.