Just two away games remaining for Billy Barr’s Workington with the first of those on Saturday at mid-table Ashton United (3pm).

If Reds are to continue their excellent form over a hectic weekend, they are going to have to take points from two of the three teams they have never beaten in Northern Premier League action.

Both Reds and Hednesford Town have the same objective over the final month of contrasting seasons.

Reds will take a break from the pressure of relegation worries on Tuesday when they head for Frenchfield, Penrith to take on Kirkoswald in the Cumberland Cup semi-final (7.45pm).

With just a week before the registration deadline, manager Billy Barr has been busy trying to add to the squad for those so important last seven games of the season.

Saturday’s NPL Premier Division fixture at Borough Park versus Stocksbridge Park Steels, is an important fixture but no more important than our last seven games or, for that matter, the next seven. It is a situation we have found ourselves in after a disappointing start to the season, prompting a change of management in November.  When Billy Barr was appointed, we had nine points in the bank and, although matters have improved dramatically since then, we are still playing cat

Reds head for the ‘white rose’ county this weekend and, whilst it is always a good match day experience at Guiseley, imagine what it would be like if we actually won there for a change.

Not knowing which league you are going to be in from one season to the next has its advantages and disadvantages.

Many Reds supporters are suggesting that Saturday’s NPL Premier Division fixture against Morpeth Town at Borough Park is a ‘must win’ game.

Two proud Yorkshiremen will go to war on Saturday as Lincolnshire take on Cumbria in Northern Premier League action.

Billy Barr’s team will have three opponents to overcome on Saturday – the weather, the pitch and mid-table Ilkeston Town.

It might be the last full ninety minutes under the lights so Reds’ Cumberland Cup tie v. Unisun Athletic at Borough Park on Tuesday (7.45pm) may hold some significance.

Billy Barr will be hoping for a positive response after what he considered the worst team performance under his tenure. Reds slipped to a narrow home defeat last week against the league leaders, Hebburn Town, with the manager angry after the well below par display.

After two tough away games, life doesn’t get any easier for Reds with the small matter of the league leaders, Hebburn Town, due at Borough Park on Saturday (3pm).

Workington’s decent record at the Towbar Express Stadium will count for nothing on Saturday (3pm) as they attempt to obtain a first league win in nine outings.  They take on a Whitby Town team who will be favourites for the points in the 14th versus 21st encounter, with the hosts attempting to complete a first ever league double at Reds expense.

Lancaster City will come ‘first-footing’ to Borough Park on Thursday (3pm) with both teams seeking a change in fortune.

Reds will play their last game of the year on Saturday when they make their way to Humberside for a first ever meeting against Cleethorpes Town.

Workington’s annual visit to Whitehaven is beneficial to three parties.

Preparation for next month’s start to the Northern Premier League campaign continues on Saturday when the Reds travel to play neighbours Pen