Nuneaton Borough travel to relegation threatened Hucknall Town on Saturday for their last away game of the season.

The travelling contingent know that - with three games left - Boro will need to pick up all three points if they are going to keep their play-off dreams alive.

Two draws in the past couple of weeks hasn’t particularly strengthened Nuneaton’s grip on a top five spot, despite them still holding onto one of the positions. Barrow and Southport are close behind with games in hand, so anything less than a win could well spell disaster for Kevin Wilkin’s men.

One major boost for the side is the expected return of on loan Bury striker Jordan Stepien. The forward has not played any part in his side’s promotion push since scoring a brace in the victory at Harrogate Town last month. He is likely to be partnered in attack by Alex Rodman, who is expected to be recalled to the starting line up after dropping to the bench last Saturday.

Andy Brown is definitely out for the next three games through suspension, while Danny Williams, Nick Farquharson, and Rob Taylor are all in contention for a start in attack. Elsewhere, Simon Travis is a major doubt as he still suffers from the calf strain that kept him out against Blyth Spartans, and Craig McIlwain is struggling with a rib injury.

Hucknall, who lie just a point above the relegation zone, are only missing one player through injury for the game. Eric Graves has been ruled out for the remaining part of the season and will miss the club’s three must win games.

The odds for the game reflect how recent results have been going in the Blue Square North, with the unexpected occuring on a regular basis. Hucknall are at 9/5, and Nuneaton at 6/5. If, unfortunately, Boro continue their recent drawing run the odds of 13/5 could well be a gift.