Around this time last year I wrote that 'one of the best things about Non-League football in England is surely the fact that the festive period sees so many local derbies taking place up and down the country.
Healthy rivalries that rarely overstep the mark allow for clubs to meet, often twice in the space of a few days, and reap the benefits at the gate of bumper attendances.'
The build-up has already begun for many clubs who are looking forward to a Boxing Day clash with their local rivals and hoping that the weather relents to allow games to take place that can prove so crucial in terms of finances.
Pilkington FC, newly promoted into the North West Counties League, are counting down to a first competitive clash against co-tenants St Helens Town at 3pm on December 26th with admission priced at £4 Adults, £2 Concessions and free for Under 16's while just £10 gets you a seat, a pint, a pie and a programme (contact the club for details).
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