A Mouthwatering Night Ahead In The National League

By Sam Elliott

What a night lies in wait for us as the National League bursts straight back with a cocktail of fascinating fixtures.

We’ve got some mouthwatering games lined up so there’s no excuse to stay inside - it could be a crucial evening.

Wrexham knocked FC Halifax Town off top spot on Saturday as they beat Aldershot and the Shaymen drew at Sutton.

The pair lock horns tonight, but which way will the pendulum swing in north Wales?

You can’t have failed to be impressed by AFC Fylde so far this season. They’ve snuck up to within a point of the leaders and later they take on the close season title favourites.

Salford City travel to the coast knowing all eyes will be on Mill Farm as the 2017 National League North winners host last season’s champions.

There’s a cluster of clubs in joint second place in the fledgling table. Five to be precise.

Two of them meet in East London as Leyton Orient’s undefeated record goes on the line against Solihull Moors. But be warned O's fans: Tim Flowers’ team have just beaten Barrow and Wrexham.

Harrogate have also yet to taste defeat but they too will be cautious later on.

Simon Weaver takes his side to Gateshead, so dangerous on the own pitch and a team who know a win will see them flung right up into the picture at the top.

Bromley and Barnet are both in fine form and their meeting at Hayes Lane will be a good one for the neutral.

We have possibly our first six pointer at Victoria Road as Dagenham entertain Braintree. Even at this early stage both sides will know they can’t afford to remain winless for much longer.

Dover Athletic also know they must pick up some form and fast.

Just one win so far has seen manager Chris Kinnear left frustrated and fans left twitchy. But a home win over Kent foes Ebbsfleet United can repair so much of that damage.

Hartlepool United know a good night can power their push for promotion.

They host Barrow with a fourth victory in a row a tantalising prospect for their supporters with Pools only being two points off leaders Wrexham.

Out of form are Chesterfield. Nobody saw a slump of five straight defeats coming after their fine start.

In the night’s social media feature game they go to Boreham Wood, who also won’t be happy with their campaign to date.

There’s a 3G battle as Maidstone United have a visit from Sutton United.

Eastleigh’s defending was disastrous at Harrogate but Maidenhead United will also still be licking their wounds.

Alan Devonshire’s team were 2-0 up in the 91st minute against Bromley on Saturday but totally blew it.

Tuesday’s National League fixtures:
AFC Fylde v Salford City
Boreham W v Chesterfield
Bromley v Barnet
Dagenham v Braintree
Dover Athletic v Ebbsfleet
Gateshead v Harrogate
Hartlepool United v Barrow
Leyton Orient v Solihull Moors
Maidenhead v Eastleigh
Maidstone U v Sutton United
Wrexham v FC Halifax

Where next?

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