Unibet's Vanarama National League Matchday 27 Preview

While many of the third round eyes will of course be on Chesterfield, Boreham Wood and Wrexham, the show very much goes on.

That means while three of the promotion chasers are otherwise engaged, those in the hunt need to take full advantage. Unibet explores what’s ahead.

York City vs Maidstone United

For York City’s new manager, and for Maidstone United’s long standing boss, the importance of this game can’t be understated.

David Webb may have seen his team come from behind to draw at Gateshead but with his club winless at home since early October, that must be put right.

Maidstone will be seen as an opportunity to finally address that after five straight painful defeats.

Hakan Hayrettin points the finger of blame for his team’s form squarely at injuries and says the club need to do some business. The Stones have lost nine of their last ten away games.

One to watch: Lenell John-Lewis (York City)
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Dagenham & Redbridge vs Woking

There’s nothing quite like a meeting of two on-form teams both aiming for the same thing.

A win for either Dagenham & Redbridge or Woking would fire a real message as their promotion shouts get louder by the week.

Seven wins from nine has seen the Cards storm into full focus.

Daryl McMahon’s men are playing just as well - 15 points from a possible 18 has them sitting outside the play-offs only because of goal difference.

First half goals from Reece Grego-Cox and Rohan Ince settled the first meeting in Woking’s favour in August but this game will surely be tighter.

One to watch: Josh Walker (Dagenham & Redbridge)
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Aldershot Town vs Notts County

Two of the top three are occupied elsewhere so Notts County fans know they need to make their absence felt.

The leaders didn’t inspire at Oldham, twice throwing away the advantage on an error strewn New Year’s Day afternoon.

The Latics moved out of the National League relegation zone as Joe Nuttall's 79th-minute penalty secured a 2-2 draw at Boundary Park.

But the carrot on Saturday is a five point buffer - and full confidence being quickly restored.

They go to a Shots side now shaken.

Things were going well until an enforced December break but back-to-back derby defeats to Woking crushed their revival and their fans want a response after being shown up by their foes across the border.

Notts are the division’s best travellers, picking up 28 points from 13 games and they’ve only lost once away from home.

Cedwyn Scott and Macaulay Langstaff both struck back in September at Meadow Lane and they’re both bang in form four months on.

It’s going to be a big weekend on many fronts!

One to watch: Cedwyn Scott (Notts County)
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