What's In Store In The National League North On Saturday?

Not many sides come away from Northants with three points, Kevin Wilkin’s team one of the toughest to beat on home turf again this year.

County know just how big a win would be - and their title rivals also have a challenging fixture.

Chorley, who trail by two points, do though have home advantage - they welcome Kidderminster Harriers, who have won their last two matches.

Spennymoor will be aware the top two have a difficult afternoon ahead.

They will think things may close up again if they win at home to Guiseley, who are really out of form at the moment.

The race for the play-offs is still a great watch. Altrincham occupy the final place but they go to York City, with their boss Steve Watson the National League North Manager of the Month.

Chester still fancy their chances but know they’ve got work to do.

They know a win at home to Leamington is a must, while any hope Boston United have of breaking in will probably be over if they fail to return from Southport with three points to show for their afternoon’s work.

AFC Telford’s will strengthen their play-off hand should they defeat FC United of Manchester, who haven’t won any of their last seven but are unbeaten in their last three matches.

There’s interest at both ends of the table as Bradford (Park Avenue) make the trip to Ashton United, who will be desperate to make the most of home advantage as they look to escape the bottom three.

Nuneaton’s days in the division already appear to be numbered and they face an Alfreton Town side going for a fourth win on the spin.

Both Hereford and Darlington had hoped to be in the fight for the top seven and not to avoid the bottom three but the winner of the game at Edgar Street will edge towards safety.

Curzon Ashton are Blyth Spartans are secure in midtable but both will want to put on a show when they meet at Tameside.

Saturday’s National League North fixtures:
AFC Telford v FC United
Ashton United v Bradford PA
Brackley v Stockport County
Chester v Leamington
Chorley v Kidderminster
Curzon Ashton v Blyth Spartans
Hereford v Darlington
Nuneaton v Alfreton Town
Southport v Boston United
Spennymoor Town v Guiseley
York City v Altrincham

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