TOP of the table Clitheroe look to stretch their lead in the North West Counties League Division One - and quickly put a disappointing performance behind them.

John Paul Fagan scored for Lee Sculpher's side at the weekend, but it was a salvage job as Clitheroe had battled back from a goal down to draw 1-1 at home to Abbey Hey.

The Blues will need to produce better at Mossley, who are currently fourth and could close the gap on the leaders to just two points should they win.

Bacup will be looking to improve their current standing of ninth as they travel to Skelmersdale tonight.

Second from bottom Skelmersdale are desperate for points, but face a Bacup team who are in confident mood.

Brent Peter's side notched a 2-0 home win over St Helens Town at the weekend with Jason Anthony and striker David Gray bagging their goals.

Struggling Ramsbottom face a crucial home game against another of the sides looking to climb away from the relegation zone in Glossop.

The Rams currently lie 17th, with Glossop two places behind them, and manager Andy Grimshaw will be hoping his side can build on the 1-1 home draw they gained against Salford City on Saturday when Matty Swailes was their scorer.