Stockton Town v Cleethorpes Town
Northern Premier League – Division One East
Saturday, 2 December 2023 @ 3.00pm
The Northern Premier League Division One East's two meanest defences go head-to-head on Saturday, when Stockton Town host Cleethorpes Town.
No teams have conceded fewer goals than Stockton to date: the home side have let in just 13 goals in 15 games.
Cleethorpes have conceded 15 goals in 13 games, giving them the joint-second tightest back line so far this season.
Stockton are top of the table after 15 games, of which they have won 10 and drawn two, earning 32 points.
Cleethorpes are 11 places behind Stockton Town in 12th, with five wins and four draws putting them on 19 points.
The home side are in good form in the Northern Premier League Division One East, with four wins and a draw from their last six games.
With two wins and two draws over that period, Cleethorpes Town's form is worse – they have taken eight points from 18, compared to Stockton's 13.
Stockton's last match was on November 25, a 3-1 win against Brighouse Town.
Cleethorpes lost 2-0 against Stocksbridge Park Steels last time out, also on November 25.