National League 2 North

Sale FC enhanced their promotion ambitions in National Two North as they went to the summit of the division following victory over Sheffield.

In some sports, the winter months can define the outcome of a season and in National Two North, January is the time of year which may well shape the battle for a top two spot.

Both Macclesfield and Wharfedale produced gutsy performances to clinch huge victories in National Two North as teams continue to fight for safety.

The first weekend of 2018 focuses on teams fighting to beat the drop in National Two North and with only 12 points separating the bottom six, a winning habit must be found for teams at the wrong end of the table.

As the National Leagues now take a break for the New Year celebrations, we take a look back at the final round of fixtures in 2017.

As expected with the final round of fixtures before the Christmas break, there are some tasty looking in National Two North as teams look to end the calendar year on a high.

Hinckley failed to extend their lead at the top of National Two North as they suffered their first loss since October.

After a few postponements concerning games at the wrong end of the table, there is another clash right around the corner between two sides battling for survival as Luctonians face Otley in National Two North.

Hinckley moved two points clear at the top of National Two North following a tight victory over Wharfedale in a weather-affected weekend.

As we approach the halfway point of the season, there are just seven points separating the bottom five in National Two North meaning Round 14 could arguably be a crucial weekend.

Hinckley eventually eased past Stourbridge in Round 13 to stay at the summit of National Two North.

There is an early Christmas treat awaiting us in National Two North this weekend as two of the possible title contenders clash in the Midlands when Stourbridge entertain Hinckley.

Hinckley moved to the top of National Two North following a convincing display against Luctonians at Leicester Road.

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London Irish Wild Geese put in a superb display to condemn Taunton Titans to their second loss in a row in National Two South.

Sale FC produced a commanding performance as they inflicted a second defeat in as many weeks on table toppers Stourbridge.

Sale FC will be aiming to inflict a second defeat of the season on league leaders Stourbridge when the men from Heywood Road visit Stourton Park this weekend.

Stourbridge suffered their first defeat of the season in National Two North as they were narrowly beaten by Sheffield Tigers in Yorkshire.

National Two North leaders Stourbridge are aiming to begin the third month of the season by maintaining their 100 per cent record in the division.