Consett v Cleethorpes Town

The Northern Premier League Division One East's two meanest defences go head-to-head on Tuesday, when Cleethorpes Town visit Consett.

No teams have conceded fewer goals than Cleethorpes to date: the away side have let in just eight goals in 10 games.

Consett have conceded 11 goals in 10 games, giving them the joint-second tightest back line so far this season.

Consett are fifth in the table after 10 games, of which they have won six and drawn one, earning 19 points.

Cleethorpes are two places behind the hosts in seventh, with five wins and three draws putting them on 18 points.

Consett are in mixed form in the Northern Premier League Division One East, with three wins and three losses from their last six games.

With four wins and a draw over that period, Town's form is better – they have taken 13 points from 18, compared to Consett's nine.

Consett's last match was on October 27, a 4-1 win against Newton Aycliffe.

Cleethorpes drew 1-1 with Hebburn Town last time out, on October 28.