THE battle for an Evo-Stik League First Division North play-off place hots up this weekend with the Easter double header fixtures set to play a defining role in the race for the top five.

Both Colne and Clitheroe will hope to be extend their seasons, and with the pair set to meet at Holt House on Monday, tomorrow's fixtures will prove crucial.

Steve Cunningham's side are on the road at play-off rivals Glossop North End while Simon Haworth's men welcome struggling Ossett Albion to Shawbridge.

Colne begin the day in third place and two wins would secure them a spot in the top five while Clitheroe are in eighth, two points and three places off the top five.

Both sides finish the season next weekend with home fixtures with Clitheroe entertaining Brighouse, another side who harbour play-off ambitions, and Colne hosting mid-table Droylsden.

Meanwhile, Ramsbottom United, 15th in the standings, are away at Goole tomorrow.

Mark Fell's side are eight games without a win, conceding 30 goals in the process and will be keen to stop the rot in Lincolnshire.

The Rams then host Radcliffe Borough on Monday (3pm).