Despite being only the end of January and with 16 matches left to play this match is of huge importance to both teams in respect of how the season plays out from here. Drayton currently occupy 21st position and a relegation spot and sit 2 points behind their visitors who have played 3 games more. A win would see Drayton leapfrog their opponents in the standings whilst maintaining the 3 games in hand. A loss, whilst not being a fatal blow, just makes it just that little bit more difficult.

As a pointer, Drayton have played Rainworth MW twice already this season in the FA Trophy, drawing 2-2 at home before winning the replay 3-0.

Looking further ahead Drayton are at home the following week too versus Coalville who are in a bit of good form currently in 11th position. The week after that Chasetown are the visitors and they have won just the once in 13 (versus bottom placed Brigg Town). 3 home games on the bounce which are certainly winnable which would build on last weeks fine performance and result at Romulus.

16 matches left to play with 8 home and 8 away, still to play all the others in the bottom 6, it's all to play for with many a twist and turn as we follow Drayton's fortunes.

Sat 31st Jan Drayton v Rainworth MW @ greenfields k/o 15:00