Check out the previews and predictions for the last round of matches in National Three North this season.
NATIONAL THREE NORTH
Bedford Athletic v Rugby Lions
Bottom of the table Bedford Athletic take on third bottom Rugby Lions who know nothing less than a victory and they are relegated.
Bedford Athletic are looking to go out with a win and end their four match losing run.
They have a good home record with a 50% record with six wins and six defeats.
Rugby Lions are looking to build on their win last time out, their only one in their last six matches.
On the road the Lions have the 8th best away record in the division with three wins and a draw form their 12 matches.
When the sides met at Webb Ellis Road earlier in the season the Lions were convincing winners 37-13.
Prediction: Lions to win by seven points.
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Blaydon v New Brighton
Sixth placed New Brighton travel to 10th placed Blaydon knowing a win could see them move up to fourth place in the table whilst Blaydon need the win for confirm their National League status for another season.
Blaydon have lost their last two after winning two out of three.
At home they have the second worst record in the division with just five home wins from 12 matches.
New Brighton will be looking to improve their recent form which has seen them win just once in their last four matches.
On the road they have a reasonable record with five wins in 12 matches.
Blaydon are looking for the double over New Brighton having won at Reeds Lane earlier in the season with a 20-8 success.
Prediction: Home win by six points.
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Cleckheaton v Tynedale
11th placed Cleckheaton entertain Tynedale needing the win to guarantee National League rugby for a second season.
Cleckheaton are bottom of the Form Guide with just one win in their last six matches.
They have a 50% home record this season with six wins and six defeats.
Tynedale are looking for a hat trick of wins after recovering from successive defeats.
On the road this season, the North East side have managed to pick up five wins including an opening day win at Bradford & Bingley.
When these two met at Tynedale Park earlier in the season it was a close affair with the North East side just edging it 18-17
Prediction: Cleckheaton to win by five points.
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Darlington v Kendal
Ninth placed Darlington entertain seventh placed Kendal with both sides now save in the National Leagues.
Darlington are in fourth place in the Form Guide despite suffering back to back wins in their most recent matches after a four match winning run.
At home they have a great record with seven wins and a draw form their 12 matches.
Kendal returned to winning ways last time out after losing five in a row which sees them down in 12th place in the Form Guide. .
Kendal have a dreadful away record with just two wins and a draw in their 12 road trips this season.
When the sides met earlier in the season at Mint Bridge Kendal recorded their biggest win of the season with a 39-7 victory.
Prediction: Darlington to win by eight points.
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Dudley Kingswinford v Fylde
Already relegated Dudley Kingswinford entertain 4th placed Fylde looking to end their stay in the National Leagues with a win.
DK are looking to make it a hat trick of wins and keep up their excellent recent form which sees them fifth in the Form Guide.
Dudley have the worst home record in the division with just three home wins and a couple of draws from their 12 matches at Heathbrook.
Fylde returned to winning ways last week with a big win at home to Darlington which ended a two match losing run.
On the road the Lancashire side have only the 11th best record in the division with just three victories.
At Woodlands Fylde were convincing winners with a 52-22 victory.
Prediction: Fylde to win by nine points.
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Halifax v Darlington Mowden Park
Champions Halifax entertain 8th placed Darlington Mowden Park looking to maintain their unbeaten run this season to 24.
Halifax are looking to go unbeaten all season and that will mean over two season they will have suffered just one defeat in 52 matches.
The Yorkshire side are unbeaten at home this season winning all 11 matches so far.
Darlington Mowden Park have climbed away form the relegation zone with three successive wins including an excellent one against second placed Macclesfield.
DMP have a poor record away from home with three wins and a draw from their 12 matches this season.
Halifax were 30-15 when the sides met earlier in the season.
Prediction: .Halifax to win by 10 points.
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Macclesfield v Bradford & Bingley
Second placed Macclesfield take on third placed Bradford & Bingley with the play off place in the bag after the Bees failed to beat Halifax and score four tries last week.
Macclesfield will be looking to end the season with a win after losing at Darlington Mowden Park last time out.
Macclesfield have a great home record this season with 11 wins and only Champions Halifax leaving with a win this season.
Bradford & Bingley have lost two of their last three matches to fade away from the chance of catching Macclesfield for a play off berth.
The Bees have picked up six wins on the road this season along with a draw in their 12 games so far this season.
Bradford & Bingley were 19-14 when the sides met earlier in the season at Wagon Lane.
Prediction: Macclesfield to win by four points.
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