Recently-relegated duo to clash in Midland League this weekend

Darlaston Town cross swords with rivals at Sporting Khalsa for a derby showdown in the Midland League Premier Division, writes Tom Sullivan.

The two sides - both relegated from the Northern Premier League in the summer - meet at the Guardian Warehousing Arena tomorrow (3pm).

Newly-appointed head coach Matty Lovatt guided his 18th-placed Darlo to a much-needed 2-0 win at home to Romulus in his first game, marking their first win in 10 before besting Warstone Wanderers 5-0 in the JW Hunt Cup on Wednesday.

Khalsa have adapted to live back in the Midland Premier much more successfully, going into Saturday with two consecutive wins and sat ninth in the table.

Meanwhile, Brocton host rock-bottom Tividale as they continue their play-off quest, with the Dale yet to win a league game since August.

The two sides met last month in the FA Vase where the Badgers ran out 5-1 winners.

Alex Curtis’ men could go four league games unbeaten with a win or a draw at Silkmore Lane.

Elsewhere in the Midland Premier this weekend, AFC Wolverhampton City welcome Lye Town for a middle-of-the-pack battle.

In Midland One, frontrunners Gornal Athletic make the trip to Leicestershire with intentions of fortifying their lead against sixth-placed Lutterworth Athletic, who are winless in three.

Birmingham OJM stage their league tie against FCV Grace Dieu, while Bustleholme go to Leicester St Andrews.

Cradley Town welcome Anstey Town as both tussle to distance themselves from the lower echelon of the table.

In North West Counties League Division One South, second-placed Bilston Town contest for top spot at Sandbach United, with both sides unbeaten in the last two months.

Elsewhere in the league, Stafford Town play at Brereton Social and Eccleshall journey to Crewe, with the Eagles seeking to rebound from consecutive losses to rejoin Town in the play-off mix.

Wednesfield welcome Market Drayton Town to Cottage Ground as the two sides look to start a climb up the league, while Wolverhampton Casuals target a bounce-back win at Telford Town who have only picked up seven points this season.

Three points at home for Stourport Swifts against a struggling Malmesbury Victoria could catapult them into the play-off places in the Hellenic League Premier Division, on the same day that Bewdley Town host Redditch Borough in Hellenic One.