So with that in mind, the ten teams in action will know the importance of leaving an impression this evening.
Four matches, and important 12 points up for grabs. Games in hand are only worthwhile if you put them to good use!
Are Oldham Athletic one of the sides building up a head of steam? If they carry on like this they’ll go from promotion challengers to title contenders in everyone’s eyes.
That’s because they’ve won their last three matches and those wins have impressively all come away from home. Back in front of their fans tonight yes, but Altrincham have proven to be a tricky opponent since they landed in the National League.
FC Halifax manager Chris Millington thinks his team have the players to maintain their push. Can they get a fifth win in six at Southend United, who are struggling for consistency.
Anthony Limbrick got off to the perfect start since taking over as Hartlepool United’s manager at Sutton on Saturday - the play-off noise will get louder with a home win over Tamworth.
Neal Ardley’s unbeaten start as Woking manager ended at York City but he has targeted kicking off another run at Dagenham & Redbridge.
Tonight’s National League fixtures:
Dagenham v Woking
Gateshead P-P Braintree Town
Hartlepool v Tamworth
Oldham Athletic v Altrincham
Southend United v FC Halifax