The stakes are as high as ever for title-chasing Harrogate Town when they host top six Alfreton Town tonight.

Fourth-placed Harrogate could eliminate Alfreton from the title race with a win and boost themselves back into third over Barrow, but a loss will pile on the pressure.

Manager John Reed said: "It is a massive game. We have lost a little bit of ground in the past few weeks with only one point from six, which is not good enough if we are going to be one of the title contenders.

"If we were to beat them tonight, it would kill these off. We know they are a good side but we are in great spirits."

Michael McNaughton is out after joining the fire service but on-loan York City striker Aron Wilford will continue up front.

Goole AFC are promoting two reserves to the bench for tonight's President's Cup semi-final at Eastwood Town.

Stevie Jeff and Stevie Rolinson will both make the squad after impressing in training.

Forward Darren Fell, however, will have to sit it out with his knee injury but should be back in time for Saturday, while Matt Willoughby will undergo a fitness test after returning from university late this afternoon.

Joint boss Jimmy Reid said: "It's a big game for us and we will be looking for a win to go through to the final. We are really looking forward to it."

Updated: 11:17 Tuesday, February 17, 2004