Burnage are currently eighth in the table, but have a game in hand (against Douglas (IOM) still to play.
They have four wins so far, with their latest victory being a 41 - 21 triumph against Firwood Waterloo. Their other successes have come against: Birkenhead Park, Winnington Park and Altrincham Kersal.
In the corresponding fixture last season, Burnage were comfortable winners at Heath Road, and an equally tough fixture awaits this weekend.
In the other senior matches: the Seconds take on Eccles and the Thirds play Port Sunlight,whilst on Sunday, the Junior Colts host Bury.