Despite being desperate to stay in the title hunt, Pace's main focus remains on the FA Cup and so he plans to rest several key players for the trip to the league leaders in preparation for Tuesday's repeat home clash with Chesterfield.
The abandonment of this week's second round replay due to floodlight failure has left Droylsden and the Spireites facing a fourth meeting to contest a money-spinning trip to Ipswich on January 3.
Pace said: "We recently beat Harrogate with a so-called weakened team and, such is the strength of our squad, I believe we can keep picking up points while we're still involved in the FA Cup.
Certain starters for Droylsden at Tamworth will be cup-tied duo Carl Ruffer and Tony Gray, while Jamie McGuire will serve out a three-match ban, making him available for Tuesday's FA Cup showdown.
Also facing a key promotion duel are Stalybridge, sixth, who visit third-placed AFC Telford. The Celts' 6-1 midweek victory at Stourbridge means they're now the region's sole survivors in the FA Trophy, in which they face a holders Ebbsfleet early in the New Year.
Relegation-threatened Hyde host Alfreton while, in Blue Square Premier, mid-table Altrincham, who have leaked 14 goals in their last four games, host leaders Burton.
Meanwhile, rock-bottom Northwich, who joined Alty in crashing out of the Trophy when losing to York on Tuesday, travel to Rushden.
FC United play host to high-flying Scouse outfit Marine at Gigg Lane, hoping to shake off the cobwebs after a fortnight's weather-enforced inactivity.
The Rebels will allow under-18s in for free, and will also have a Santa's grotto, brass band and carol singers to add to the festive atmsophere.
UniBond Premier promotion hopefuls Ashton United entertain Ilkeston while, in division one north, Radcliffe entertain AFC Halifax and relegation-haunted Salford host a Moor Lane derby with Woodley.
New Mills continue their pursuit of Vodkat League leaders AFC Fylde with the visit of fellow title challengers Congleton.
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