With just one home game in the last six weeks, it will be nice to feel the familiarity of home soil under the feet this weekend when Widnes head to the HWRS.

The first ever meeting between the Rams and the breakaway 1874 Northwich club ultimately ended in a disappointing defeat for the visitors, courtesy of an 88th minute goal.

The league newcomers, promoted via the points-per-game system from the North West Counties League last season, become the 116th different league opponents the Rams have had in the semi-professional ranks.

Ramsbottom rally to storm past Newcastle Town.

We have rediscovered our mojo Ramsbottom, and doesn't it feel nice!

It's been two long weeks on the road but the Rams finally head for home comforts, hoping to turn around their poor run of form that has seen them slip to 12th in the table.

Runcorn enjoyed a dominant 4-0 victory over Ramsbottom as Lee Donafee's search for a vital win stretched to seven games.

It is back to league action for the Rams and a trip south-west to face Runcorn Linnets and their plentiful and impassioned support at the Apex Taxis Stadium.