Silsden are aiming to end the month with a flourish by leapfrogging fifth-placed opponents Maine Road in the Vodkat League top tier.

The Cobbydalers trail their Manchester visitors by just three points but have a superior goal difference and victory at Cougar Park on Saturday could put Paul Schofield's side in the top six for the first time this season.

"They have played a couple more games but to make the most of our games in hand we have to win this six-pointer," said Silsden boss Schofield.

"There are no extra injuries after the battle that was our last home game (a 2-1 win over Runcorn Linnets last Saturday) so we are steady.

"The next three games are all against teams in and around us and if we want to break into the top bracket they are games we must win."

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