After being uprooted last weekend, Scunthorpe United stylishly reclaimed what they hope is theirs after hitting Farsley Celtic for six in midweek.
The Iron will stay out in front if they win at home to Radcliffe, whose recent recovery has stalled.
But the big games of the weekend is between the sides now sitting just behind.
King’s Lynn Town have climbed to second courtesy of the Linnets’ fine win at suddenly shaky at home Spennymoor Town on Tuesday.
The Norfolk club, pictured, go to Chorley who slipped to third after those midweek results.
Kidderminster Harriers are looking to take advantage of other contenders being in FA Cup action. A win at home to Buxton is enough to return them to the top seven.
Southport are already in there and having a season to remember under Jim Bentley. A trip to Oxford City is tricky, but holds no fears.
Farsley Celtic begin life at their new base Buxton with a match against Darlington, who haven't won in four.
Chester are also winless in four in the league and haven’t scored a goal during that time. Can they put that right at fifth place Hereford, who have a rare home game.
Needham Market were hit for seven last time out and can’t afford a fifth loss in a row but Spennymoor Town arrive after a bad week.
Warrington Town and South Shields meet wanting to put distance between themselves and the bottom four while Leamington are very much looking towards the other end when they welcome Peterborough Sports.
National League North fixtures:
Chester v Hereford
Chorley v King’s Lynn Town
Oxford City v Southport
Kidderminster H v Buxton
Leamington v Peterborough S
Needham Market v Spennymoor
Scunthorpe v Radcliffe
Farsley Celtic v Darlington
Warrington Town v South Shields