NORTH Leigh face a tough challenge if they are to close the gap on the teams above them.

The Millers welcome Chesham United, third in Southern League Premier South, on January 2.

Chris Allen’s side are nine points adrift at the bottom of the table, and 11 inside the bottom four. They suffered a 2-1 defeat at Swindon Supermarine on Boxing Day.

Didcot Town, fourth in Southern League Central Division, welcome second from bottom Highworth Town.

Kidlington, sixth in the table, were beaten 2-1 at home to Didcot last time out and face a trip to Cirencester Town, just two points behind them in eighth.

Thame United, 15th, drew 1-1 at home to Aylesbury United on Boxing Day and have an away clash against AFC Dunstable, in fifth.