So Much On Offer On Saturday In Latest Round Of Match

By Sam Elliott

Following the festive fixtures, the next batch of action is split over three days - so let’s take a little look at part one.

There’s four matches in the National League on Saturday and plenty more in the North and South as some clubs opt to sit out New Year’s Day.

We’ve got revenge missions galore with all the games the reverse fixtures from Boxing Day - so who will set the record straight?

Southend United weren’t on song against Barnet and the can redress the balance when they and their 1,000+ supporters visit the Hive. The Bees, whose fans hope they’re back in the title race, are looking for a third win on the spin.

Bromley will close the gap on leaders Chesterfield to four points if they defeat Ebbsfleet United for the second time in five days.

Hartlepool United are now bottom of the ten game-form guide and face a big ask getting back on track - they’re at Oldham Athletic, who could move back into the top seven with a win.

Kidderminster know the point they got at Boreham Wood on Boxing Day is helpful but they need to start winning - starting with their visit on Saturday afternoon.

Three of the National League North title challengers go into battle with most of the big action taking place before New Year.

Leaders Scunthorpe United are great at home but it’s away where it seems they can be got at - will Farsley Celtic prove that point?

Tamworth are on their travels too, they’re at Rushall Olympic as Chorley face a Spennymoor Town side who are suddenly in the lower half of the table. Darlington begin life without Josh Gowling at home to Scarborough.

What does the future hold for South Shields after Julio Acra’s axing? They are at Blyth Spartans hoping to claw back some respect after their easy win on Tuesday.

There’s two National League South games on Saturday. Dartford manager Alan Dowson still feels his team can make the play-offs - another win over Welling United will help their fans to believe it, too.

Boxing Day saw Dover Athletic win for the first time since Matchday 2 and if they can beat Aveley again then they will feel the greatest of escapes could still be on.

For all the fixtures, click here.

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