National League North: Complete Weekend Preview

First it was Kidderminster Harriers, before being deposed by Scunthorpe United on Tuesday afternoon. Curzon Ashton then took over on January 1, and we are all waiting to see whose turn it is next.

Kidderminster will be kicking themselves after bottom club Rushall Olympic escaped with three New Year’s Day points in the shock result of the season so far.

Now the rest want to punish them further as Harriers head off on FA Trophy duty.

Curzon Ashton will have to wait to continue their charge as their game at Needham Market falls foul of the freezing weather.

Scunthorpe United have also been forced to put their challenge on hold as the freezing conditions also mean their game against Brackley Town falls.

The Iron easily beat King’s Lynn Town on New Year’s Eve and the Linnets now require a response as they travel to tricky Warrington Town.

Darlington are suddenly a part of the promotion conversation and Steve Watson takes his team to Alfreton, looking to make it six wins from seven.

Rushall Olympic want more after shaking Kidderminster and shocking everyone. Can they follow up their first victory since early September by beating Farsley Celtic?

Leamington need more wins like Wednesday’s success over Hereford and have another top seven side in their sights when they take on Buxton, who occupy the final play-off slot.

National League North fixtures:
Alfreton Town v Darlington
Farsley Celtic v Rushall Olympic
Leamington v Buxton
Scunthorpe United v Brackley Town
Warrington Town v King’s Lynn

PHOTO BY PETE KEEN