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Runaway Stafford Rangers on verge of club history

Stafford Rangers face the small matter of a post-war club record tomorrow as they welcome Staffordshire rivals Kidsgrove Athletic.

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Neil Kitching's men, 18 points clear at the top of the Evo-Stik First Division South, know that a draw or victory will extend their unbeaten home league sequence to no fewer than 32 matches.

Earlier this month, Rangers equalled a 40-year-old record of 31 games undefeated when beating Leek Town.

Chasetown, in a fine run of form with only one defeat from their last eight league games, welcome Lincoln United.

Bottom side Tividale travel to mid-table Rugby Town chasing a first win since September.

In the Premier Division, Rushall Olympic head to 18th-placed Mickleover Sports looking to improve on Tuesday night's Ilkeston draw.

Richard Sneekes' side were two goals to the good at Dales Lane, only for Ilkeston to forge a late fightback.

The Pics' two most recent additions, Jamie Spencer and Kieran Morris, will both be looking to make an impression on the former Albion midfielder.

Halesowen Town face the arduous trip to third-placed Workington. John Hill's men sit 11th, but only eight points from a possible play-off spot.

Stourbridge return from FA Trophy heroics to welcome 19th-placed Skelmersdale United at Amblecote.

The Glassboys sit ninth.

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