Carlton Town v Cleethorpes Town
Northern Premier League – Division One East
Tuesday, 31 October 2023 @ 7.45pm
The Northern Premier League Division One East's two meanest defences go head-to-head on Tuesday, when Cleethorpes Town visit Carlton Town.
No teams have conceded fewer goals than Cleethorpes to date: the away side have let in just eight goals in 10 games.
Carlton Town have conceded 11 goals in 10 games, giving them the joint-second tightest back line so far this season.
Carlton are third in the table after 10 games, of which they have won seven and lost three, earning 21 points.
Cleethorpes are three places behind Carlton Town in sixth, with five wins and three draws putting them on 18 points.
The home team are in reasonable form in the Northern Premier League Division One East, with four wins and two losses from their last six games.
With four wins and a draw over that period, Cleethorpes Town's form is slightly better – they have taken 13 points from 18, compared to Carlton's 12.
Carlton's last match was on Saturday, a 1-0 win against Bridlington Town.
Cleethorpes drew 1-1 with Hebburn Town last time out, also on Saturday.