Darran

I'm away the weekend so need to put my tips up tonight.
Just the bets for me on Saturday all the National League. Macclesfield have already been backed which is a shame as they were as big as 9/4, but I still think they rate the best bet of the weekend. On the face of it their away form isn't great, but looking at their last eight away games they have had a very tough set of fixtures. They have beaten Aldershot, Guiseley and Grimsby in that time and the defeats were all against teams currently in the top 7 of the table. They go to Woking on Saturday and although they got a point against Braintree, I think a lot of that would have been down to Braintree's tough schedule rather than any improvement from the home side. Macclesfield had a comfortable 3-0 over Altrincham on the same night and I think they should be favourites to win this which is why at just under 2/1 with Marathon they still rate a bet.
Braintree themselves are worth backing at Halifax. Halifax's defence looked shocking yet again against Wycombe on Sunday and although they have had the rest of the week off an Braintree had that game at Woking I just don't see anything but an away win. Given Braintree have the tightest defence in the division I fancy they might only need the one goal to win this, but they are sure to get a few chances to score more than that against Halifax's defence. There is enough in the price at just odds against with Marathon for me to play.
Aldershot may have one eye on the FA Cup game next week and they only got a draw against Southport when I backed them a couple of weeks ago, but other than that their away form is strong and they travel to a Kidderminster side who continue to look a poor side. They lost 3-1 to Chester in the week and I would be disappointed if Aldershot didn't have too much for them. Coral are best on an away win at 7/5.

Bromley v Boreham Wood
It is max bet time tonight as the home side look a massive price at 11/10. I checked on Sunday night to see what the odds were and was thinking 5/6 was worth a max bet and amazingly they have drifted out. It seems the Asian markets are backing Boreham Wood and they really isn't any reason why they should be. I tipped Bromley up when these two played the reverse fixture and Bromley won 3-2 and they have continued their upward rise up the table, currently sitting in 4th place. They have been scoring goals for fun and have only lost to Cheltenham and Tranmere in their last eight games, indeed they have the 2nd best record in the division in that time (behind Dover). They got a cracking win last time out when beating Lincoln away and they have had a nice 10 days off since that fixture as they were already out of the FA Cup. On the otherhand Boreham Wood struggled to a 1-1 draw at Northwich a team three leagues below them on Saturday and the part-timers have little recovery time ahead of this very tough fixture. The one thing you can say is they are unbeaten in their last four away games drawing three and winning one. However they beat what was at the time a dreadful Torquay side, whilst drawing with two other teams around them in the table Kidderminster and Guiseley. The other draw doesn't look too bad at Macclesfield, but Macclesfield were all over them that afternoon and did everything but score. What I can't understand is Bromley are a shorter price to beat Altrincham on Saturday a team four points ahead of Boreham Wood. Wood look to be lacking at this level whereas Bromley have really kicked on since they were both promoted from the National League South. Hopefully come 9.30pm we will be celebrating one of the best looking bets this season.
Woking v Braintree
One other bet for me is Braintree. I got them badly wrong by saying they would go down this season and they have proven very hard to beat. Now the concern is they had a very tough game on Sunday and not surprisingly Woking haven't wanted to move the game to Wednesday, but Woking are in such bad form at the moment that at the price of 23/10 I am happy to take the punt. Given the start to the season they had it is amazing how bad they have become and being the first team to lose to Kidderminster last time was a rather bad effort and sums up their form in the last few weeks. Braintree have only lost twice in their last eight games and have got some great results in that time as well. Take the fact they had a tough game on Sunday and Woking have had ten days off out of things and my confidence behind Braintree wouldn't be far behind that of Bromley. However I have to take that in mind and whilst I am still happy to have the bet it can't be as strongly as I would have liked.

Bromley v Boreham Wood
It is max bet time tonight as the home side look a massive price at 11/10. I checked on Sunday night to see what the odds were and was thinking 5/6 was worth a max bet and amazingly they have drifted out. It seems the Asian markets are backing Boreham Wood and they really isn't any reason why they should be. I tipped Bromley up when these two played the reverse fixture and Bromley won 3-2 and they have continued their upward rise up the table, currently sitting in 4th place. They have been scoring goals for fun and have only lost to Cheltenham and Tranmere in their last eight games, indeed they have the 2nd best record in the division in that time (behind Dover). They got a cracking win last time out when beating Lincoln away and they have had a nice 10 days off since that fixture as they were already out of the FA Cup. On the otherhand Boreham Wood struggled to a 1-1 draw at Northwich a team three leagues below them on Saturday and the part-timers have little recovery time ahead of this very tough fixture. The one thing you can say is they are unbeaten in their last four away games drawing three and winning one. However they beat what was at the time a dreadful Torquay side, whilst drawing with two other teams around them in the table Kidderminster and Guiseley. The other draw doesn't look too bad at Macclesfield, but Macclesfield were all over them that afternoon and did everything but score. What I can't understand is Bromley are a shorter price to beat Altrincham on Saturday a team four points ahead of Boreham Wood. Wood look to be lacking at this level whereas Bromley have really kicked on since they were both promoted from the National League South. Hopefully come 9.30pm we will be celebrating one of the best looking bets this season.
Woking v Braintree
One other bet for me is Braintree. I got them badly wrong by saying they would go down this season and they have proven very hard to beat. Now the concern is they had a very tough game on Sunday and not surprisingly Woking haven't wanted to move the game to Wednesday, but Woking are in such bad form at the moment that at the price of 23/10 I am happy to take the punt. Given the start to the season they had it is amazing how bad they have become and being the first team to lose to Kidderminster last time was a rather bad effort and sums up their form in the last few weeks. Braintree have only lost twice in their last eight games and have got some great results in that time as well. Take the fact they had a tough game on Sunday and Woking have had ten days off out of things and my confidence behind Braintree wouldn't be far behind that of Bromley. However I have to take that in mind and whilst I am still happy to have the bet it can't be as strongly as I would have liked.

Bromley v Boreham Wood
It is max bet time tonight as the home side look a massive price at 11/10. I checked on Sunday night to see what the odds were and was thinking 5/6 was worth a max bet and amazingly they have drifted out. It seems the Asian markets are backing Boreham Wood and they really isn't any reason why they should be. I tipped Bromley up when these two played the reverse fixture and Bromley won 3-2 and they have continued their upward rise up the table, currently sitting in 4th place. They have been scoring goals for fun and have only lost to Cheltenham and Tranmere in their last eight games, indeed they have the 2nd best record in the division in that time (behind Dover). They got a cracking win last time out when beating Lincoln away and they have had a nice 10 days off since that fixture as they were already out of the FA Cup. On the otherhand Boreham Wood struggled to a 1-1 draw at Northwich a team three leagues below them on Saturday and the part-timers have little recovery time ahead of this very tough fixture. The one thing you can say is they are unbeaten in their last four away games drawing three and winning one. However they beat what was at the time a dreadful Torquay side, whilst drawing with two other teams around them in the table Kidderminster and Guiseley. The other draw doesn't look too bad at Macclesfield, but Macclesfield were all over them that afternoon and did everything but score. What I can't understand is Bromley are a shorter price to beat Altrincham on Saturday a team four points ahead of Boreham Wood. Wood look to be lacking at this level whereas Bromley have really kicked on since they were both promoted from the National League South. Hopefully come 9.30pm we will be celebrating one of the best looking bets this season.
Woking v Braintree
One other bet for me is Braintree. I got them badly wrong by saying they would go down this season and they have proven very hard to beat. Now the concern is they had a very tough game on Sunday and not surprisingly Woking haven't wanted to move the game to Wednesday, but Woking are in such bad form at the moment that at the price of 23/10 I am happy to take the punt. Given the start to the season they had it is amazing how bad they have become and being the first team to lose to Kidderminster last time was a rather bad effort and sums up their form in the last few weeks. Braintree have only lost twice in their last eight games and have got some great results in that time as well. Take the fact they had a tough game on Sunday and Woking have had ten days off out of things and my confidence behind Braintree wouldn't be far behind that of Bromley. However I have to take that in mind and whilst I am still happy to have the bet it can't be as strongly as I would have liked.

Bromley v Boreham Wood
It is max bet time tonight as the home side look a massive price at 11/10. I checked on Sunday night to see what the odds were and was thinking 5/6 was worth a max bet and amazingly they have drifted out. It seems the Asian markets are backing Boreham Wood and they really isn't any reason why they should be. I tipped Bromley up when these two played the reverse fixture and Bromley won 3-2 and they have continued their upward rise up the table, currently sitting in 4th place. They have been scoring goals for fun and have only lost to Cheltenham and Tranmere in their last eight games, indeed they have the 2nd best record in the division in that time (behind Dover). They got a cracking win last time out when beating Lincoln away and they have had a nice 10 days off since that fixture as they were already out of the FA Cup. On the otherhand Boreham Wood struggled to a 1-1 draw at Northwich a team three leagues below them on Saturday and the part-timers have little recovery time ahead of this very tough fixture. The one thing you can say is they are unbeaten in their last four away games drawing three and winning one. However they beat what was at the time a dreadful Torquay side, whilst drawing with two other teams around them in the table Kidderminster and Guiseley. The other draw doesn't look too bad at Macclesfield, but Macclesfield were all over them that afternoon and did everything but score. What I can't understand is Bromley are a shorter price to beat Altrincham on Saturday a team four points ahead of Boreham Wood. Wood look to be lacking at this level whereas Bromley have really kicked on since they were both promoted from the National League South. Hopefully come 9.30pm we will be celebrating one of the best looking bets this season.
Woking v Braintree
One other bet for me is Braintree. I got them badly wrong by saying they would go down this season and they have proven very hard to beat. Now the concern is they had a very tough game on Sunday and not surprisingly Woking haven't wanted to move the game to Wednesday, but Woking are in such bad form at the moment that at the price of 23/10 I am happy to take the punt. Given the start to the season they had it is amazing how bad they have become and being the first team to lose to Kidderminster last time was a rather bad effort and sums up their form in the last few weeks. Braintree have only lost twice in their last eight games and have got some great results in that time as well. Take the fact they had a tough game on Sunday and Woking have had ten days off out of things and my confidence behind Braintree wouldn't be far behind that of Bromley. However I have to take that in mind and whilst I am still happy to have the bet it can't be as strongly as I would have liked.

Bromley v Boreham Wood
It is max bet time tonight as the home side look a massive price at 11/10. I checked on Sunday night to see what the odds were and was thinking 5/6 was worth a max bet and amazingly they have drifted out. It seems the Asian markets are backing Boreham Wood and they really isn't any reason why they should be. I tipped Bromley up when these two played the reverse fixture and Bromley won 3-2 and they have continued their upward rise up the table, currently sitting in 4th place. They have been scoring goals for fun and have only lost to Cheltenham and Tranmere in their last eight games, indeed they have the 2nd best record in the division in that time (behind Dover). They got a cracking win last time out when beating Lincoln away and they have had a nice 10 days off since that fixture as they were already out of the FA Cup. On the otherhand Boreham Wood struggled to a 1-1 draw at Northwich a team three leagues below them on Saturday and the part-timers have little recovery time ahead of this very tough fixture. The one thing you can say is they are unbeaten in their last four away games drawing three and winning one. However they beat what was at the time a dreadful Torquay side, whilst drawing with two other teams around them in the table Kidderminster and Guiseley. The other draw doesn't look too bad at Macclesfield, but Macclesfield were all over them that afternoon and did everything but score. What I can't understand is Bromley are a shorter price to beat Altrincham on Saturday a team four points ahead of Boreham Wood. Wood look to be lacking at this level whereas Bromley have really kicked on since they were both promoted from the National League South. Hopefully come 9.30pm we will be celebrating one of the best looking bets this season.
Woking v Braintree
One other bet for me is Braintree. I got them badly wrong by saying they would go down this season and they have proven very hard to beat. Now the concern is they had a very tough game on Sunday and not surprisingly Woking haven't wanted to move the game to Wednesday, but Woking are in such bad form at the moment that at the price of 23/10 I am happy to take the punt. Given the start to the season they had it is amazing how bad they have become and being the first team to lose to Kidderminster last time was a rather bad effort and sums up their form in the last few weeks. Braintree have only lost twice in their last eight games and have got some great results in that time as well. Take the fact they had a tough game on Sunday and Woking have had ten days off out of things and my confidence behind Braintree wouldn't be far behind that of Bromley. However I have to take that in mind and whilst I am still happy to have the bet it can't be as strongly as I would have liked.

Halifax v Wycombe
Halifax are a poor National League side and have been conceding plenty of goals. They have already let in 47 in 19 league games and a Football League side should really be beating them fairly comfortably. Granted Wycombe haven't been overly prolific in front of goal in the league this season, but they should really get at least two against such a poor defensive outfit. Paddy Power are 17/10 on the -1 handicap and that looks a generous price.
Treble
I must admit there are 9 teams all at odds on who look good things to win over the weekend. It isn't my way to tip up a 9 team acca though so I have focused on three home sides with the treble paying 1.4/1 with Bet 365. Stalybridge have been struggling the National League North and Doncaster should be able to get past them at the first time of asking. Staines beat my side Gloucester in the previous round, but have been poor since and a good League 2 side like Leyton Orient should be beating a Ryman Premier side. On Sunday Bristol Rovers v Chesham is a similar game to the Orient one and it should be fairly routine for Rovers.
Just to say the other teams are Dover, Grimsby, Millwall, Exeter, Wycombe and Chesterfield

Altrincham v Barnsley Granted Altrincham aren't in the best of form themselves, but they have caused quite a few upsets in their history and they might just be capable of pulling off another one here. League 1 Barnsley are in really poor form having lost their last five games and the last thing a team low on confidence wants is a trip to a non-league side who will be up for it from the start. Altrincham have managed some very good results at home earlier in the season so we know they do have it in them and they have some dangerous strikers who can cause Barnsley issues. Marathon go 9/2 which looks value on a home win. Crewe v EastleighThere is an element here that I have backed Eastleigh at bigger prices to win games in the league this season than they are to beat League 1 Crewe, but I still think Marathon's price of just over 3/1 offers some value. They under performed last week against a poor Halifax side, but they still got the job done and no doubt one eye was on this game. I still think they have the best squad in the National League and they go to a Crewe side who aren't exactly doing that well this season given they are currently bottom of League 1.  Wealdstone v ColchesterTo continue the theme we have another poor League 1 side in Colchester who have only won once in their last six league games. On the face of it the home side look a fairly average National League South team and obviously this is a tough tie for them. They are in very good form though as they are unbeaten in seven league games and got a massive win against top of the table Ebbsfleet last weekend. They will be full of confidence after that and really have nothing to lose against a Colchester side who are struggling on the whole. Again Marathon are best price at 19/5. Brackley v NewportInto Sunday's games now and I think Newport at odds against looks a big price. They have seen a real upturn in form since changing their manager and given the clubs non-league roots (it wasn't that long ago since they were at the same level as Brackley) they shouldn't under estimate the game. Brackley have also changed their manger in the past few weeks and their has been a little improvement, but nowhere near enough to suggest they might be capable of beating a Football League side. At 13/11 with Marathon they rate the best bet of the weekend. Northwich v Boreham WoodAn all non-league tie as Step 1 Boreham Wood travel to Step 4 Northwich. I opposed Boreham Wood in the previous round when they hosted Step 4 AFC Hornchurch and they only just got through so I think they are vulnerable again now they have to travel to a side who are having a fantastic season. Not only have they reached the First Round of the FA Cup, but they have won 12 of their 13 league games this season. It wouldn't be a massive shock if only one division separated these two next season and BetVictor's 19/5 is worth a play on a home win. 

Altrincham v Barnsley Granted Altrincham aren't in the best of form themselves, but they have caused quite a few upsets in their history and they might just be capable of pulling off another one here. League 1 Barnsley are in really poor form having lost their last five games and the last thing a team low on confidence wants is a trip to a non-league side who will be up for it from the start. Altrincham have managed some very good results at home earlier in the season so we know they do have it in them and they have some dangerous strikers who can cause Barnsley issues. Marathon go 9/2 which looks value on a home win. Crewe v EastleighThere is an element here that I have backed Eastleigh at bigger prices to win games in the league this season than they are to beat League 1 Crewe, but I still think Marathon's price of just over 3/1 offers some value. They under performed last week against a poor Halifax side, but they still got the job done and no doubt one eye was on this game. I still think they have the best squad in the National League and they go to a Crewe side who aren't exactly doing that well this season given they are currently bottom of League 1.  Wealdstone v ColchesterTo continue the theme we have another poor League 1 side in Colchester who have only won once in their last six league games. On the face of it the home side look a fairly average National League South team and obviously this is a tough tie for them. They are in very good form though as they are unbeaten in seven league games and got a massive win against top of the table Ebbsfleet last weekend. They will be full of confidence after that and really have nothing to lose against a Colchester side who are struggling on the whole. Again Marathon are best price at 19/5. Brackley v NewportInto Sunday's games now and I think Newport at odds against looks a big price. They have seen a real upturn in form since changing their manager and given the clubs non-league roots (it wasn't that long ago since they were at the same level as Brackley) they shouldn't under estimate the game. Brackley have also changed their manger in the past few weeks and their has been a little improvement, but nowhere near enough to suggest they might be capable of beating a Football League side. At 13/11 with Marathon they rate the best bet of the weekend. Northwich v Boreham WoodAn all non-league tie as Step 1 Boreham Wood travel to Step 4 Northwich. I opposed Boreham Wood in the previous round when they hosted Step 4 AFC Hornchurch and they only just got through so I think they are vulnerable again now they have to travel to a side who are having a fantastic season. Not only have they reached the First Round of the FA Cup, but they have won 12 of their 13 league games this season. It wouldn't be a massive shock if only one division separated these two next season and BetVictor's 19/5 is worth a play on a home win. 

Halifax v Wycombe
Halifax are a poor National League side and have been conceding plenty of goals. They have already let in 47 in 19 league games and a Football League side should really be beating them fairly comfortably. Granted Wycombe haven't been overly prolific in front of goal in the league this season, but they should really get at least two against such a poor defensive outfit. Paddy Power are 17/10 on the -1 handicap and that looks a generous price.
Treble
I must admit there are 9 teams all at odds on who look good things to win over the weekend. It isn't my way to tip up a 9 team acca though so I have focused on three home sides with the treble paying 1.4/1 with Bet 365. Stalybridge have been struggling the National League North and Doncaster should be able to get past them at the first time of asking. Staines beat my side Gloucester in the previous round, but have been poor since and a good League 2 side like Leyton Orient should be beating a Ryman Premier side. On Sunday Bristol Rovers v Chesham is a similar game to the Orient one and it should be fairly routine for Rovers.
Just to say the other teams are Dover, Grimsby, Millwall, Exeter, Wycombe and Chesterfield

Altrincham v Barnsley Granted Altrincham aren't in the best of form themselves, but they have caused quite a few upsets in their history and they might just be capable of pulling off another one here. League 1 Barnsley are in really poor form having lost their last five games and the last thing a team low on confidence wants is a trip to a non-league side who will be up for it from the start. Altrincham have managed some very good results at home earlier in the season so we know they do have it in them and they have some dangerous strikers who can cause Barnsley issues. Marathon go 9/2 which looks value on a home win. Crewe v EastleighThere is an element here that I have backed Eastleigh at bigger prices to win games in the league this season than they are to beat League 1 Crewe, but I still think Marathon's price of just over 3/1 offers some value. They under performed last week against a poor Halifax side, but they still got the job done and no doubt one eye was on this game. I still think they have the best squad in the National League and they go to a Crewe side who aren't exactly doing that well this season given they are currently bottom of League 1.  Wealdstone v ColchesterTo continue the theme we have another poor League 1 side in Colchester who have only won once in their last six league games. On the face of it the home side look a fairly average National League South team and obviously this is a tough tie for them. They are in very good form though as they are unbeaten in seven league games and got a massive win against top of the table Ebbsfleet last weekend. They will be full of confidence after that and really have nothing to lose against a Colchester side who are struggling on the whole. Again Marathon are best price at 19/5. Brackley v NewportInto Sunday's games now and I think Newport at odds against looks a big price. They have seen a real upturn in form since changing their manager and given the clubs non-league roots (it wasn't that long ago since they were at the same level as Brackley) they shouldn't under estimate the game. Brackley have also changed their manger in the past few weeks and their has been a little improvement, but nowhere near enough to suggest they might be capable of beating a Football League side. At 13/11 with Marathon they rate the best bet of the weekend. Northwich v Boreham WoodAn all non-league tie as Step 1 Boreham Wood travel to Step 4 Northwich. I opposed Boreham Wood in the previous round when they hosted Step 4 AFC Hornchurch and they only just got through so I think they are vulnerable again now they have to travel to a side who are having a fantastic season. Not only have they reached the First Round of the FA Cup, but they have won 12 of their 13 league games this season. It wouldn't be a massive shock if only one division separated these two next season and BetVictor's 19/5 is worth a play on a home win. 

Altrincham v Barnsley Granted Altrincham aren't in the best of form themselves, but they have caused quite a few upsets in their history and they might just be capable of pulling off another one here. League 1 Barnsley are in really poor form having lost their last five games and the last thing a team low on confidence wants is a trip to a non-league side who will be up for it from the start. Altrincham have managed some very good results at home earlier in the season so we know they do have it in them and they have some dangerous strikers who can cause Barnsley issues. Marathon go 9/2 which looks value on a home win. Crewe v EastleighThere is an element here that I have backed Eastleigh at bigger prices to win games in the league this season than they are to beat League 1 Crewe, but I still think Marathon's price of just over 3/1 offers some value. They under performed last week against a poor Halifax side, but they still got the job done and no doubt one eye was on this game. I still think they have the best squad in the National League and they go to a Crewe side who aren't exactly doing that well this season given they are currently bottom of League 1.  Wealdstone v ColchesterTo continue the theme we have another poor League 1 side in Colchester who have only won once in their last six league games. On the face of it the home side look a fairly average National League South team and obviously this is a tough tie for them. They are in very good form though as they are unbeaten in seven league games and got a massive win against top of the table Ebbsfleet last weekend. They will be full of confidence after that and really have nothing to lose against a Colchester side who are struggling on the whole. Again Marathon are best price at 19/5. Brackley v NewportInto Sunday's games now and I think Newport at odds against looks a big price. They have seen a real upturn in form since changing their manager and given the clubs non-league roots (it wasn't that long ago since they were at the same level as Brackley) they shouldn't under estimate the game. Brackley have also changed their manger in the past few weeks and their has been a little improvement, but nowhere near enough to suggest they might be capable of beating a Football League side. At 13/11 with Marathon they rate the best bet of the weekend. Northwich v Boreham WoodAn all non-league tie as Step 1 Boreham Wood travel to Step 4 Northwich. I opposed Boreham Wood in the previous round when they hosted Step 4 AFC Hornchurch and they only just got through so I think they are vulnerable again now they have to travel to a side who are having a fantastic season. Not only have they reached the First Round of the FA Cup, but they have won 12 of their 13 league games this season. It wouldn't be a massive shock if only one division separated these two next season and BetVictor's 19/5 is worth a play on a home win. 

Dover and bromley have both got very tough games today not games to be betting on in my view. 

Boreham Wood v AFC HornchurchThis game is the one which might well see the biggest shock of the weekend as step 4 side Hornchurch travel to step 1 side Boreham Wood. The home side have been struggling in the league for a while now although they were probably slightly unlucky not to win at Guiseley last Saturday. There main problem has been scoring goals and the pressure will be on them on Saturday as for the first time this season they are playing a game they are heavy favourites to win and they might well choke. Hornchurch are having a great season and they should be playing Ryman Premier football again next season. Confidence will be high and I always like it when an in form team plays an out of form team even at different levels. It wouldn't be a huge surprise if there is only one league between these two sides next season so at BetVictor's 8/1 the away side are a sporting bet. Harrogate Town v Grimsby TownI have always been very uncomplimentary about Harrogate's manager, but to be fair this season he seems to have finally got his expensive squad playing really well and they are bang in promotion contention. Now obviously Grimsby are doing well in the league above and have only lost twice this season. Away from home though they have only managed to win twice and I just wonder how seriously they will take the FA Cup this season. Given how close they have gone in the last few seasons promotion to the Football League is all that matters this season and I don't think Paul Hurst will mind too much if they get knocked out here. Obviously Grimsby are rightly favourites, but 9/2 about a home win is higher than it should be. Maidenhead v WokingWoking have really struggled since being the first team to beat Forest Green Rovers. They have only managed to win once since then and that was against a dreadful Halifax side. Backing Maidenhead at 80/1 to win National League South has proven to be a decent move given they are currently in 5th place and not surprisingly Alan Devonshire has turned the clubs fortunes around. They have only conceded five at home and lost just once, so I think they have a fair chance of beating an out of form Woking. Marathon are biggest at 36/17. Salford City v SouthportGiven Salford have won just once at home, but are eight from eight away from home in a funny way I would have fancied them more if this game was at Salford, but given the nature of this game I do expect Salford to bring a much improved showing at home. These two teams could well be in the same league next season as Southport have looked a pretty poor side this term. They did beat Kidderminster last weekend, but it was a poor game which they didn't really deserve to win. This game looks ripe for an upset in my view and Marathon are 26/11 about a home win. Wealdstone v Bognor RegisAgain another two teams who might end up playing in the same league next season either by Wealdstone going down or Bognor going up and you couldn't rule out them swapping places. Granted Wealdstone are unbeaten in six, but they haven't had the hardest set of fixtures and at Marathon's 41/13, which is miles bigger than any other bookie, Bognor are worth a small play as they look a good side in the Ryman Premier this season. 

Boreham Wood v AFC HornchurchThis game is the one which might well see the biggest shock of the weekend as step 4 side Hornchurch travel to step 1 side Boreham Wood. The home side have been struggling in the league for a while now although they were probably slightly unlucky not to win at Guiseley last Saturday. There main problem has been scoring goals and the pressure will be on them on Saturday as for the first time this season they are playing a game they are heavy favourites to win and they might well choke. Hornchurch are having a great season and they should be playing Ryman Premier football again next season. Confidence will be high and I always like it when an in form team plays an out of form team even at different levels. It wouldn't be a huge surprise if there is only one league between these two sides next season so at BetVictor's 8/1 the away side are a sporting bet. Harrogate Town v Grimsby TownI have always been very uncomplimentary about Harrogate's manager, but to be fair this season he seems to have finally got his expensive squad playing really well and they are bang in promotion contention. Now obviously Grimsby are doing well in the league above and have only lost twice this season. Away from home though they have only managed to win twice and I just wonder how seriously they will take the FA Cup this season. Given how close they have gone in the last few seasons promotion to the Football League is all that matters this season and I don't think Paul Hurst will mind too much if they get knocked out here. Obviously Grimsby are rightly favourites, but 9/2 about a home win is higher than it should be. Maidenhead v WokingWoking have really struggled since being the first team to beat Forest Green Rovers. They have only managed to win once since then and that was against a dreadful Halifax side. Backing Maidenhead at 80/1 to win National League South has proven to be a decent move given they are currently in 5th place and not surprisingly Alan Devonshire has turned the clubs fortunes around. They have only conceded five at home and lost just once, so I think they have a fair chance of beating an out of form Woking. Marathon are biggest at 36/17. Salford City v SouthportGiven Salford have won just once at home, but are eight from eight away from home in a funny way I would have fancied them more if this game was at Salford, but given the nature of this game I do expect Salford to bring a much improved showing at home. These two teams could well be in the same league next season as Southport have looked a pretty poor side this term. They did beat Kidderminster last weekend, but it was a poor game which they didn't really deserve to win. This game looks ripe for an upset in my view and Marathon are 26/11 about a home win. Wealdstone v Bognor RegisAgain another two teams who might end up playing in the same league next season either by Wealdstone going down or Bognor going up and you couldn't rule out them swapping places. Granted Wealdstone are unbeaten in six, but they haven't had the hardest set of fixtures and at Marathon's 41/13, which is miles bigger than any other bookie, Bognor are worth a small play as they look a good side in the Ryman Premier this season. 

National League sides enter the last qualfying round of the FA Cup and there are a handful of National League North/South games as well as Step 3. Margate v Forest Green is live on BT Sport on Saturday lunchtime.

Boreham Wood v AFC HornchurchThis game is the one which might well see the biggest shock of the weekend as step 4 side Hornchurch travel to step 1 side Boreham Wood. The home side have been struggling in the league for a while now although they were probably slightly unlucky not to win at Guiseley last Saturday. There main problem has been scoring goals and the pressure will be on them on Saturday as for the first time this season they are playing a game they are heavy favourites to win and they might well choke. Hornchurch are having a great season and they should be playing Ryman Premier football again next season. Confidence will be high and I always like it when an in form team plays an out of form team even at different levels. It wouldn't be a huge surprise if there is only one league between these two sides next season so at BetVictor's 8/1 the away side are a sporting bet. Harrogate Town v Grimsby TownI have always been very uncomplimentary about Harrogate's manager, but to be fair this season he seems to have finally got his expensive squad playing really well and they are bang in promotion contention. Now obviously Grimsby are doing well in the league above and have only lost twice this season. Away from home though they have only managed to win twice and I just wonder how seriously they will take the FA Cup this season. Given how close they have gone in the last few seasons promotion to the Football League is all that matters this season and I don't think Paul Hurst will mind too much if they get knocked out here. Obviously Grimsby are rightly favourites, but 9/2 about a home win is higher than it should be. Maidenhead v WokingWoking have really struggled since being the first team to beat Forest Green Rovers. They have only managed to win once since then and that was against a dreadful Halifax side. Backing Maidenhead at 80/1 to win National League South has proven to be a decent move given they are currently in 5th place and not surprisingly Alan Devonshire has turned the clubs fortunes around. They have only conceded five at home and lost just once, so I think they have a fair chance of beating an out of form Woking. Marathon are biggest at 36/17. Salford City v SouthportGiven Salford have won just once at home, but are eight from eight away from home in a funny way I would have fancied them more if this game was at Salford, but given the nature of this game I do expect Salford to bring a much improved showing at home. These two teams could well be in the same league next season as Southport have looked a pretty poor side this term. They did beat Kidderminster last weekend, but it was a poor game which they didn't really deserve to win. This game looks ripe for an upset in my view and Marathon are 26/11 about a home win. Wealdstone v Bognor RegisAgain another two teams who might end up playing in the same league next season either by Wealdstone going down or Bognor going up and you couldn't rule out them swapping places. Granted Wealdstone are unbeaten in six, but they haven't had the hardest set of fixtures and at Marathon's 41/13, which is miles bigger than any other bookie, Bognor are worth a small play as they look a good side in the Ryman Premier this season. 

Boreham Wood v AFC HornchurchThis game is the one which might well see the biggest shock of the weekend as step 4 side Hornchurch travel to step 1 side Boreham Wood. The home side have been struggling in the league for a while now although they were probably slightly unlucky not to win at Guiseley last Saturday. There main problem has been scoring goals and the pressure will be on them on Saturday as for the first time this season they are playing a game they are heavy favourites to win and they might well choke. Hornchurch are having a great season and they should be playing Ryman Premier football again next season. Confidence will be high and I always like it when an in form team plays an out of form team even at different levels. It wouldn't be a huge surprise if there is only one league between these two sides next season so at BetVictor's 8/1 the away side are a sporting bet. Harrogate Town v Grimsby TownI have always been very uncomplimentary about Harrogate's manager, but to be fair this season he seems to have finally got his expensive squad playing really well and they are bang in promotion contention. Now obviously Grimsby are doing well in the league above and have only lost twice this season. Away from home though they have only managed to win twice and I just wonder how seriously they will take the FA Cup this season. Given how close they have gone in the last few seasons promotion to the Football League is all that matters this season and I don't think Paul Hurst will mind too much if they get knocked out here. Obviously Grimsby are rightly favourites, but 9/2 about a home win is higher than it should be. Maidenhead v WokingWoking have really struggled since being the first team to beat Forest Green Rovers. They have only managed to win once since then and that was against a dreadful Halifax side. Backing Maidenhead at 80/1 to win National League South has proven to be a decent move given they are currently in 5th place and not surprisingly Alan Devonshire has turned the clubs fortunes around. They have only conceded five at home and lost just once, so I think they have a fair chance of beating an out of form Woking. Marathon are biggest at 36/17. Salford City v SouthportGiven Salford have won just once at home, but are eight from eight away from home in a funny way I would have fancied them more if this game was at Salford, but given the nature of this game I do expect Salford to bring a much improved showing at home. These two teams could well be in the same league next season as Southport have looked a pretty poor side this term. They did beat Kidderminster last weekend, but it was a poor game which they didn't really deserve to win. This game looks ripe for an upset in my view and Marathon are 26/11 about a home win. Wealdstone v Bognor RegisAgain another two teams who might end up playing in the same league next season either by Wealdstone going down or Bognor going up and you couldn't rule out them swapping places. Granted Wealdstone are unbeaten in six, but they haven't had the hardest set of fixtures and at Marathon's 41/13, which is miles bigger than any other bookie, Bognor are worth a small play as they look a good side in the Ryman Premier this season. 

Boreham Wood v AFC HornchurchThis game is the one which might well see the biggest shock of the weekend as step 4 side Hornchurch travel to step 1 side Boreham Wood. The home side have been struggling in the league for a while now although they were probably slightly unlucky not to win at Guiseley last Saturday. There main problem has been scoring goals and the pressure will be on them on Saturday as for the first time this season they are playing a game they are heavy favourites to win and they might well choke. Hornchurch are having a great season and they should be playing Ryman Premier football again next season. Confidence will be high and I always like it when an in form team plays an out of form team even at different levels. It wouldn't be a huge surprise if there is only one league between these two sides next season so at BetVictor's 8/1 the away side are a sporting bet. Harrogate Town v Grimsby TownI have always been very uncomplimentary about Harrogate's manager, but to be fair this season he seems to have finally got his expensive squad playing really well and they are bang in promotion contention. Now obviously Grimsby are doing well in the league above and have only lost twice this season. Away from home though they have only managed to win twice and I just wonder how seriously they will take the FA Cup this season. Given how close they have gone in the last few seasons promotion to the Football League is all that matters this season and I don't think Paul Hurst will mind too much if they get knocked out here. Obviously Grimsby are rightly favourites, but 9/2 about a home win is higher than it should be. Maidenhead v WokingWoking have really struggled since being the first team to beat Forest Green Rovers. They have only managed to win once since then and that was against a dreadful Halifax side. Backing Maidenhead at 80/1 to win National League South has proven to be a decent move given they are currently in 5th place and not surprisingly Alan Devonshire has turned the clubs fortunes around. They have only conceded five at home and lost just once, so I think they have a fair chance of beating an out of form Woking. Marathon are biggest at 36/17. Salford City v SouthportGiven Salford have won just once at home, but are eight from eight away from home in a funny way I would have fancied them more if this game was at Salford, but given the nature of this game I do expect Salford to bring a much improved showing at home. These two teams could well be in the same league next season as Southport have looked a pretty poor side this term. They did beat Kidderminster last weekend, but it was a poor game which they didn't really deserve to win. This game looks ripe for an upset in my view and Marathon are 26/11 about a home win. Wealdstone v Bognor RegisAgain another two teams who might end up playing in the same league next season either by Wealdstone going down or Bognor going up and you couldn't rule out them swapping places. Granted Wealdstone are unbeaten in six, but they haven't had the hardest set of fixtures and at Marathon's 41/13, which is miles bigger than any other bookie, Bognor are worth a small play as they look a good side in the Ryman Premier this season. 

Boreham Wood v AFC HornchurchThis game is the one which might well see the biggest shock of the weekend as step 4 side Hornchurch travel to step 1 side Boreham Wood. The home side have been struggling in the league for a while now although they were probably slightly unlucky not to win at Guiseley last Saturday. There main problem has been scoring goals and the pressure will be on them on Saturday as for the first time this season they are playing a game they are heavy favourites to win and they might well choke. Hornchurch are having a great season and they should be playing Ryman Premier football again next season. Confidence will be high and I always like it when an in form team plays an out of form team even at different levels. It wouldn't be a huge surprise if there is only one league between these two sides next season so at BetVictor's 8/1 the away side are a sporting bet. Harrogate Town v Grimsby TownI have always been very uncomplimentary about Harrogate's manager, but to be fair this season he seems to have finally got his expensive squad playing really well and they are bang in promotion contention. Now obviously Grimsby are doing well in the league above and have only lost twice this season. Away from home though they have only managed to win twice and I just wonder how seriously they will take the FA Cup this season. Given how close they have gone in the last few seasons promotion to the Football League is all that matters this season and I don't think Paul Hurst will mind too much if they get knocked out here. Obviously Grimsby are rightly favourites, but 9/2 about a home win is higher than it should be. Maidenhead v WokingWoking have really struggled since being the first team to beat Forest Green Rovers. They have only managed to win once since then and that was against a dreadful Halifax side. Backing Maidenhead at 80/1 to win National League South has proven to be a decent move given they are currently in 5th place and not surprisingly Alan Devonshire has turned the clubs fortunes around. They have only conceded five at home and lost just once, so I think they have a fair chance of beating an out of form Woking. Marathon are biggest at 36/17. Salford City v SouthportGiven Salford have won just once at home, but are eight from eight away from home in a funny way I would have fancied them more if this game was at Salford, but given the nature of this game I do expect Salford to bring a much improved showing at home. These two teams could well be in the same league next season as Southport have looked a pretty poor side this term. They did beat Kidderminster last weekend, but it was a poor game which they didn't really deserve to win. This game looks ripe for an upset in my view and Marathon are 26/11 about a home win. Wealdstone v Bognor RegisAgain another two teams who might end up playing in the same league next season either by Wealdstone going down or Bognor going up and you couldn't rule out them swapping places. Granted Wealdstone are unbeaten in six, but they haven't had the hardest set of fixtures and at Marathon's 41/13, which is miles bigger than any other bookie, Bognor are worth a small play as they look a good side in the Ryman Premier this season. 

Boreham Wood v AFC HornchurchThis game is the one which might well see the biggest shock of the weekend as step 4 side Hornchurch travel to step 1 side Boreham Wood. The home side have been struggling in the league for a while now although they were probably slightly unlucky not to win at Guiseley last Saturday. There main problem has been scoring goals and the pressure will be on them on Saturday as for the first time this season they are playing a game they are heavy favourites to win and they might well choke. Hornchurch are having a great season and they should be playing Ryman Premier football again next season. Confidence will be high and I always like it when an in form team plays an out of form team even at different levels. It wouldn't be a huge surprise if there is only one league between these two sides next season so at BetVictor's 8/1 the away side are a sporting bet. Harrogate Town v Grimsby TownI have always been very uncomplimentary about Harrogate's manager, but to be fair this season he seems to have finally got his expensive squad playing really well and they are bang in promotion contention. Now obviously Grimsby are doing well in the league above and have only lost twice this season. Away from home though they have only managed to win twice and I just wonder how seriously they will take the FA Cup this season. Given how close they have gone in the last few seasons promotion to the Football League is all that matters this season and I don't think Paul Hurst will mind too much if they get knocked out here. Obviously Grimsby are rightly favourites, but 9/2 about a home win is higher than it should be. Maidenhead v WokingWoking have really struggled since being the first team to beat Forest Green Rovers. They have only managed to win once since then and that was against a dreadful Halifax side. Backing Maidenhead at 80/1 to win National League South has proven to be a decent move given they are currently in 5th place and not surprisingly Alan Devonshire has turned the clubs fortunes around. They have only conceded five at home and lost just once, so I think they have a fair chance of beating an out of form Woking. Marathon are biggest at 36/17. Salford City v SouthportGiven Salford have won just once at home, but are eight from eight away from home in a funny way I would have fancied them more if this game was at Salford, but given the nature of this game I do expect Salford to bring a much improved showing at home. These two teams could well be in the same league next season as Southport have looked a pretty poor side this term. They did beat Kidderminster last weekend, but it was a poor game which they didn't really deserve to win. This game looks ripe for an upset in my view and Marathon are 26/11 about a home win. Wealdstone v Bognor RegisAgain another two teams who might end up playing in the same league next season either by Wealdstone going down or Bognor going up and you couldn't rule out them swapping places. Granted Wealdstone are unbeaten in six, but they haven't had the hardest set of fixtures and at Marathon's 41/13, which is miles bigger than any other bookie, Bognor are worth a small play as they look a good side in the Ryman Premier this season. 

Cheltenham v Eastleigh
I still can't believe Eastleigh are as big as 18/1 to win the title. They were my picks from the start and although they had a dodgy spell which led to Richard Hill resigning they have bounced back to win three of their last four games. Chris Todd was in charge for those games and he was confirmed as the new boss in the week which he deserves after the results on the pitch. Not only am I backing them to win on Saturday, but I am also going in again for them to win the title as I still think they will be in the top 3 at the very least come the end of April. Win this and they will be just three points behind their hosts who are around 6/1 for the title. They deserved their win on Tuesday night against current leaders FGR and I am hopeful they can beat the other Gloucestershire side on Saturday. They will be full of confidence and although it is hardly a lump on job Marathon's 39/10 is bigger than it should be.
Guiseley v Boreham Wood
I think there is enough in the price to back the home side here. The concern is they played so well against Wrexham on Wednesday night to get a point that they might be feeling the effects of that effort, but although Boreham Wood beat my Naps last weekend I still don't think they are playing that well. I opposed them on Tuesday and Aldershot didn't have to be at their best to beat them and I think away from home they may struggle against a Guiseley side who have been performing fairly well on the whole part recently. A point at Wrexham is more than likely deemed a bonus point, but this would surely be a game where getting a victory would be important to avoid going down. I am surprised they are as big as 28/17 with Marathon to gain the three points.
Gosport v Ebbsfleet
Ebbsfleet lost their first league game two weeks ago, but I think they can bounce back here. Because they had already lost in the FA Cup they had a blank weekend, whereas Gosport ended up playing a replay against Whitehawk on Tuesday night which they lost. I think that gives the away team a pretty big edge here and Gosport are having a dip in form after a strong start to the season. They have only won once in their last five league games and although they might make it hard for Ebbsfleet I suspect that the class edge will tell late on especially with fresher legs. I think Bet 365's 13/10 is a good price.
Needham Market v Hampton & Richmond
Hampton are in great form at the moment with their only defeat in the last six games coming against league leaders Leiston. They scored five against Hendon last Saturday and then put six past Merstham in mid-week. Their hosts are struggling after promotion and their win against Lewes two games ago was their first this season. They only have eight points and with the form the away side are in at the moment Hampton should be picking up another three points. 19/20 looks a fair price and I make them the best bet this weekend.
Ramsbottom v Mickleover Sports
Call me mad but I think the home side are worth a bet here. They have yet to win this season and only have three points to their name, but I think they maybe about to improve. Amazingly in their last game they got a draw against league leaders Blyth and they have had a couple of weeks off since that game. They have got some new players in and it is worth a punt that that result is a sign they are going to get a first victory. Mickleover are in poor form having lost their last three games and they have played twice since Ramsbottom played. Again not exactly a lump on job, but it could just turn out that Marathon's 77/29 turns out to be a decent bet.

Cheltenham v Eastleigh
I still can't believe Eastleigh are as big as 18/1 to win the title. They were my picks from the start and although they had a dodgy spell which led to Richard Hill resigning they have bounced back to win three of their last four games. Chris Todd was in charge for those games and he was confirmed as the new boss in the week which he deserves after the results on the pitch. Not only am I backing them to win on Saturday, but I am also going in again for them to win the title as I still think they will be in the top 3 at the very least come the end of April. Win this and they will be just three points behind their hosts who are around 6/1 for the title. They deserved their win on Tuesday night against current leaders FGR and I am hopeful they can beat the other Gloucestershire side on Saturday. They will be full of confidence and although it is hardly a lump on job Marathon's 39/10 is bigger than it should be.
Guiseley v Boreham Wood
I think there is enough in the price to back the home side here. The concern is they played so well against Wrexham on Wednesday night to get a point that they might be feeling the effects of that effort, but although Boreham Wood beat my Naps last weekend I still don't think they are playing that well. I opposed them on Tuesday and Aldershot didn't have to be at their best to beat them and I think away from home they may struggle against a Guiseley side who have been performing fairly well on the whole part recently. A point at Wrexham is more than likely deemed a bonus point, but this would surely be a game where getting a victory would be important to avoid going down. I am surprised they are as big as 28/17 with Marathon to gain the three points.
Gosport v Ebbsfleet
Ebbsfleet lost their first league game two weeks ago, but I think they can bounce back here. Because they had already lost in the FA Cup they had a blank weekend, whereas Gosport ended up playing a replay against Whitehawk on Tuesday night which they lost. I think that gives the away team a pretty big edge here and Gosport are having a dip in form after a strong start to the season. They have only won once in their last five league games and although they might make it hard for Ebbsfleet I suspect that the class edge will tell late on especially with fresher legs. I think Bet 365's 13/10 is a good price.
Needham Market v Hampton & Richmond
Hampton are in great form at the moment with their only defeat in the last six games coming against league leaders Leiston. They scored five against Hendon last Saturday and then put six past Merstham in mid-week. Their hosts are struggling after promotion and their win against Lewes two games ago was their first this season. They only have eight points and with the form the away side are in at the moment Hampton should be picking up another three points. 19/20 looks a fair price and I make them the best bet this weekend.
Ramsbottom v Mickleover Sports
Call me mad but I think the home side are worth a bet here. They have yet to win this season and only have three points to their name, but I think they maybe about to improve. Amazingly in their last game they got a draw against league leaders Blyth and they have had a couple of weeks off since that game. They have got some new players in and it is worth a punt that that result is a sign they are going to get a first victory. Mickleover are in poor form having lost their last three games and they have played twice since Ramsbottom played. Again not exactly a lump on job, but it could just turn out that Marathon's 77/29 turns out to be a decent bet.

Cheltenham v Eastleigh
I still can't believe Eastleigh are as big as 18/1 to win the title. They were my picks from the start and although they had a dodgy spell which led to Richard Hill resigning they have bounced back to win three of their last four games. Chris Todd was in charge for those games and he was confirmed as the new boss in the week which he deserves after the results on the pitch. Not only am I backing them to win on Saturday, but I am also going in again for them to win the title as I still think they will be in the top 3 at the very least come the end of April. Win this and they will be just three points behind their hosts who are around 6/1 for the title. They deserved their win on Tuesday night against current leaders FGR and I am hopeful they can beat the other Gloucestershire side on Saturday. They will be full of confidence and although it is hardly a lump on job Marathon's 39/10 is bigger than it should be.
Guiseley v Boreham Wood
I think there is enough in the price to back the home side here. The concern is they played so well against Wrexham on Wednesday night to get a point that they might be feeling the effects of that effort, but although Boreham Wood beat my Naps last weekend I still don't think they are playing that well. I opposed them on Tuesday and Aldershot didn't have to be at their best to beat them and I think away from home they may struggle against a Guiseley side who have been performing fairly well on the whole part recently. A point at Wrexham is more than likely deemed a bonus point, but this would surely be a game where getting a victory would be important to avoid going down. I am surprised they are as big as 28/17 with Marathon to gain the three points.
Gosport v Ebbsfleet
Ebbsfleet lost their first league game two weeks ago, but I think they can bounce back here. Because they had already lost in the FA Cup they had a blank weekend, whereas Gosport ended up playing a replay against Whitehawk on Tuesday night which they lost. I think that gives the away team a pretty big edge here and Gosport are having a dip in form after a strong start to the season. They have only won once in their last five league games and although they might make it hard for Ebbsfleet I suspect that the class edge will tell late on especially with fresher legs. I think Bet 365's 13/10 is a good price.
Needham Market v Hampton & Richmond
Hampton are in great form at the moment with their only defeat in the last six games coming against league leaders Leiston. They scored five against Hendon last Saturday and then put six past Merstham in mid-week. Their hosts are struggling after promotion and their win against Lewes two games ago was their first this season. They only have eight points and with the form the away side are in at the moment Hampton should be picking up another three points. 19/20 looks a fair price and I make them the best bet this weekend.
Ramsbottom v Mickleover Sports
Call me mad but I think the home side are worth a bet here. They have yet to win this season and only have three points to their name, but I think they maybe about to improve. Amazingly in their last game they got a draw against league leaders Blyth and they have had a couple of weeks off since that game. They have got some new players in and it is worth a punt that that result is a sign they are going to get a first victory. Mickleover are in poor form having lost their last three games and they have played twice since Ramsbottom played. Again not exactly a lump on job, but it could just turn out that Marathon's 77/29 turns out to be a decent bet.

Cheltenham v Eastleigh
I still can't believe Eastleigh are as big as 18/1 to win the title. They were my picks from the start and although they had a dodgy spell which led to Richard Hill resigning they have bounced back to win three of their last four games. Chris Todd was in charge for those games and he was confirmed as the new boss in the week which he deserves after the results on the pitch. Not only am I backing them to win on Saturday, but I am also going in again for them to win the title as I still think they will be in the top 3 at the very least come the end of April. Win this and they will be just three points behind their hosts who are around 6/1 for the title. They deserved their win on Tuesday night against current leaders FGR and I am hopeful they can beat the other Gloucestershire side on Saturday. They will be full of confidence and although it is hardly a lump on job Marathon's 39/10 is bigger than it should be.
Guiseley v Boreham Wood
I think there is enough in the price to back the home side here. The concern is they played so well against Wrexham on Wednesday night to get a point that they might be feeling the effects of that effort, but although Boreham Wood beat my Naps last weekend I still don't think they are playing that well. I opposed them on Tuesday and Aldershot didn't have to be at their best to beat them and I think away from home they may struggle against a Guiseley side who have been performing fairly well on the whole part recently. A point at Wrexham is more than likely deemed a bonus point, but this would surely be a game where getting a victory would be important to avoid going down. I am surprised they are as big as 28/17 with Marathon to gain the three points.
Gosport v Ebbsfleet
Ebbsfleet lost their first league game two weeks ago, but I think they can bounce back here. Because they had already lost in the FA Cup they had a blank weekend, whereas Gosport ended up playing a replay against Whitehawk on Tuesday night which they lost. I think that gives the away team a pretty big edge here and Gosport are having a dip in form after a strong start to the season. They have only won once in their last five league games and although they might make it hard for Ebbsfleet I suspect that the class edge will tell late on especially with fresher legs. I think Bet 365's 13/10 is a good price.
Needham Market v Hampton & Richmond
Hampton are in great form at the moment with their only defeat in the last six games coming against league leaders Leiston. They scored five against Hendon last Saturday and then put six past Merstham in mid-week. Their hosts are struggling after promotion and their win against Lewes two games ago was their first this season. They only have eight points and with the form the away side are in at the moment Hampton should be picking up another three points. 19/20 looks a fair price and I make them the best bet this weekend.
Ramsbottom v Mickleover Sports
Call me mad but I think the home side are worth a bet here. They have yet to win this season and only have three points to their name, but I think they maybe about to improve. Amazingly in their last game they got a draw against league leaders Blyth and they have had a couple of weeks off since that game. They have got some new players in and it is worth a punt that that result is a sign they are going to get a first victory. Mickleover are in poor form having lost their last three games and they have played twice since Ramsbottom played. Again not exactly a lump on job, but it could just turn out that Marathon's 77/29 turns out to be a decent bet.