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A twelve day break for Bootle couldn’t have come at a worst time. The Bucks started to find real consistency, with two impressive, consecutive 3-0 wins over Mossley and local rivals Marine. For Northwich, 7 points in their last 5 outings. 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses.

Bootle were scheduled to play back-to-back local derbies, this time against City of Liverpool on New Years Day, but due to an outbreak of COVID in the Purps squad, the game was postponed, so the Bucks have another attempt to kick off the new year in this game.

For Northwich, a three game unbeaten run came to an end on New Years, falling to a 2-1 to Runcorn Linnets.

The Head to Head record between these sides is, Bootle win: 3, Draw: 4, 1874 Northwich: 6.

The Bucks could have Liam Loughlin, Matty Hamilton and Jordan Wynne back in the squad after injury, and this could be the final game for on-loan midfielder Matty McDonald as he could return to Warrington Town.