National League North: Complete Weekend Preview

But that’s the cushion Scunthorpe United have as we head into match week eight.

It’s been a fantastic start for new boss Andy Butler, whose side won the latest top vs second game on Tuesday evening at Curzon Ashton.

They have won six from seven and have conceded just the one goal in more than 600 minutes and now they get a visit from Warrington on Saturday.

Who will emerge as challengers? Well-tipped Chester are now five undefeated and are at home to South Shields, pictured, who are in good form themselves.

With next Saturday FA Cup weekend, King’s Lynn Town want to keep the feel-good factor high. The third place Linnetts are at home to Curzon who are now in fourth spot in what looks like the game of the day.

Alfreton Town are in good form and they play in front of their home fans again as Scarborough Athletic head to the Impact Arena.

Kidderminster Harriers sit second and take on Chorley, in high spirits after Tuesday’s excellent 2-0 success at Brackley Town.

Hereford saw a spanner thrown into their works in midweek. Can they recover from a surprise set-back at home to Needham Market by taking Spennymoor Town’s seven-month unbeaten home run?

New arrivals Needham Market have now won two from two and take on Farsley Celtic, who parted with manager Clayton Donaldson before Tuesday’s 1-1 draw with Southport, who on Saturday play struggling Radcliffe.

Darlington have had a better start this time around and next up face Marine while Buxton and Rushall Olympic come together.

Brackley’s seven point start isn’t good enough says Gavin Cowan. Can they start a surge up the table by leaving Peterborough Sports with maximum reward?

National League North fixtures

Alfreton Town v Scarborough Ath
Buxton v Rushall Olympic
Chester v South Shields
Chorley v Kidderminster Harriers
King's Lynn Town v Curzon Ashton
Marine v Darlington
Needham Market v Farsley Celtic
Peterborough Sports v Brackley
Scunthorpe United v Warrington
Southport v Radcliffe
Spennymoor Town v Hereford