Vanarama National League North: Something For New Year’s Day

By Tom Feaheny
Harrogate Town V Darlington

It was a crucial win for Tommy Wright's Darlington the last time out with a 3-1 win against Harrogate Town, being his first since taking charge.

For Simon Weaver's side he says he expects a reaction, with his team just six points off top spot, a good run of wins could see them move closer to first place if results elsewhere go their way.

Darlington despite this win still sit just two points off the relegation places, yet are just ten points off seventh.

Salford City V FC United of Manchester

This local derby sees FC United of Manchester looking to do the double over the league leaders.

It was an action packed game last week with Tom Greaves gaining his best win since taking charge of the side, for Salford City despite two losses in a row, they know the teams directly below them weren't able to take full advantage.

A good crowd is expected at the Peninsula Stadium with plenty on the line.

Kidderminster Harriers V AFC Telford United

Two managers with plenty of Football League playing experience go up against each other again as John Eustace's Kidderminster Harriers take on Rob Edwards's AFC Telford United.

Last time out they couldn't be separated with a 0-0 scoreline meaning the bragging rights are now attached to this game.

The Harriers have seen a good run move them into the play-off places while AFC Telford United go into this match three unbeaten.

National League North fixtures
Alfreton Town V Stockport County
Brackley Town V Leamington
Curzon Ashton V Bradford Park Avenue
Gainsborough Trinity V Boston United
Harrogate Town V Darlington
Kidderminster Harriers V AFC Telford United
Salford City V FC United of Manchester
Southport V Chorley
Spennymoor Town V Blyth Spartans
Tamworth V Nuneaton Town
York City V North Ferriby United