The Big Preview: Saturday's National League Action

There could be significant movement at both ends of the table as we near the halfway stage of the season.

All eyes will be on Cressing Road as the BT Sport cameras pitch up in Essex for Braintree Town’s clash with Solihull Moors.

The Iron have improved under Hakan Hayrettin, but the manager faces possibly his sternest test yet in Tim Flower’s side who have dropped just seven points since mid-September.

After their cup run was ended, Steve Watson challenged his Gateshead side to cement their play-off ambitions this season.

They’ve lost their last two in the league and face a Sutton United side who won’t surrender their place in the top seven easily.

Barrow are on a slide at the moment and desperately need a win against Eastleigh who have lost just once since the start of September.

Sam Ricketts said his Wrexham side must focus firmly on the league as they face what could be a tricky trip to Maidstone United.

Dover boss Andy Hessenthaler said he wants his side to be more ‘hard to beat’. The Whites are propping up the table and face a long trek to West Yorkshire to face Halifax.

Salford City are one of three teams who could end the day top of the league. Graham Alexander’s men host Aldershot who will be buoyed by their FA Cup display last week.

Brisbane Road will be packed out for Leyton Orient’s clash with Bromley. Fans have paid just five pounds to hopefully see the O’s go top.

Martin Allen will need no reminding about Chesterfield’s record.

No win since early-August and the Spireites could slip into the bottom three with defeat at home to Havant and Waterlooville.

Ebbsfleet United travel to Boreham Wood looking to go four unbeaten whilst Dagenham and Redbridge host in-form AFC Fylde.

Saturday's National League Fixtures:
Braintree v Solihull Moors (12.30)
Barrow v Eastleigh
Boreham Wood v Ebbsfleet United
Chesterfield v Havant & Waterlooville
Dagenham & Red v AFC Fylde
FC Halifax v Dover Athletic
Gateshead v Sutton United
Leyton Orient v Bromley
Maidstone v Wrexham
Salford City v Aldershot