National League North: Complete Weekend Preview

Where did we leave things? Well, with a solid lead for Scunthorpe United at the top - but their failure to put away Warrington last time out means they missed the chance to make it even greater.

They face arguably their toughest test yet, a trip to Scarborough Athletic who nearly always score.

Curzon Ashton are looking to keep the pressure on and face a Peterborough Sports side arriving on a high after Tuesday’s convincing win at Oxford City.

Chorley’s ten-point return from their last four matches means Andy Preece is looking up. There’s a demanding trip to South Shields next while Marine have their work cut out at Brackley Town.

Farsley Celtic have played all of their first eight league matches away from home. Now they are back in front of their fans and want to make up for lost time against Leamington.

Chester sit top of the form guide but Rushall Olympic showed in the FA Cup last week that they will score goals this season and want more against Calum McIntyre's men.

Kidderminster Harriers and Alfreton Town sit just inside the top seven and the winner strengthens their promotion hand.

Hereford and King's Lynn Town have shown already why they plan to be in the play-off mix. The two challengers come together on Saturday.

Compared to last season, Darlington and Southport have made solid enough starts. Who will come out on top at Blackwell Meadows this weekend?

Warrington Town are without a manager but Spennymoor Town have lost three of their first four away matches.

Elsewhere Oxford City welcome Needham Market and need to get their first win in the process and Radcliffe also look to give their league campaign a boost when Buxton pay a visit.

National League North fixtures
Brackley Town v Marine
Curzon Ashton v Peterborough Sports
Darlington v Southport
Farsley Celtic v Leamington
Hereford v King's Lynn Town
Kidderminster H v Alfreton Town
Oxford City v Needham Market
Radcliffe v Buxton
Rushall Olympic v Chester
Scarborough Ath v Scunthorpe United
South Shields v Chorley
Warrington Town v Spennymoor Town

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