South And North Title Contenders All Hit The Road

Two of the big National League North title chasers have tough starts to the busy festive week with difficult games on their travels.

Leaders Scunthorpe United face a visit to Buxton, who have already picked off promotion challengers Spennymoor Town and Hereford in recent weeks.

Second place Tamworth take a trip to Peterborough Sports with four wins from five under their belts. Andy Peaks’ underdogs are not going anywhere after an incredible 2023.

The top two haven’t won more times on their travels than Curzon Ashton, who go into their game at Chorley looking for a response after a heavy midweek reverse at Gloucester City where caretaker Craig Mahon accepted his team “just weren’t at it”.

Hereford look to make it three wins in a row when they host Spennymoor, who need to breathe new life into their flagging season and fast.

There’s a huge meeting as the bottom two collide - both Bishop’s Stortford and Darlington can’t contemplate defeat this weekend in what is already a relegation six-pointer.

Elsewhere, top seven hopefuls Brackley Town and Scarborough lock horns and it’s the same story when Alfreton Town face Boston United with important points on offer.

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Gary Johnson has challenged his Gulls to keep winning after rising to second place, they face a tricky trip to Chelmsford City next. The leaders are also on the road and head to Eastbourne Borough who got their season back on track at Welling United last week.

Hampton & RB can’t be ignored when it comes to title talk and they have home advantage against Weston-super-Mare.

Fourth place Maidstone United have to overcome a thrashing at Worthing - and the loss of striker Levi Amantchi. They host Chippenham Town.

Dover Athletic need to start winning if they’re to have any hope in the New Year and opportunity knocks against fellow strugglers Weymouth. Havant & Waterlooville have won three in a row but are still nine points off safety.

They can cut the gap with a win at Truro City, while Bath City want their play-off place back and can return to the top seven by defeating Welling United.

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