Sefton latest opposition for leaders
In Rugby, the new year brings hope of promotion for Douglas.
They are top of South Lancashire and Cheshire Division One by five points and travel to Sefton.
The visitors have lost nine so far this season and are 10th in the table.
In Division Two, Vagabonds go to bottom side Eagle hoping for a win to pull further clear of the relegation scrap.
In Division Three, third placed Ramsey face bottom team Wallasey.
And Vagabonds ladies are in action in Women's NC North One and make the trip to leaders Barnsley.
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