Darran

Five bets for me. York, Bromley, Macclesfield, Bradford park avenue and the naps are Hemel Hempstead. 

Five bets for me. York, Bromley, Macclesfield, Bradford park avenue and the naps are Hemel Hempstead. 

A quick message to say I am going on holiday to Australia on Wednesday for 3 weeks and although I indeed to keep my eye in there certainly won't be any in depth previews on the games and I obviously won't be on here much.

Five bets for me. York, Bromley, Macclesfield, Bradford park avenue and the naps are Hemel Hempstead. 

A quick message to say I am going on holiday to Australia on Wednesday for 3 weeks and although I indeed to keep my eye in there certainly won't be any in depth previews on the games and I obviously won't be on here much.

Eastleigh v Torquay

I still think there is more to come from this Eastleigh side which is worrying for their promotion rivals because since Ronnie Moore took over they have only lost once. They got a very good point against Lincoln at the weekend and they should get the three points here against a Torquay side that not only have won just one of their last six league games, but have only won once away all season. Now Eastleigh are obviously odds on for this match, but the bet looks to be Eastleigh to win to nil. Eastleigh have been pretty strong defensively since Moor took over and they have conceded just 8 at home this season. Add that to the fact that Torquay have found the net just 4 times on their travels and you would be fairly confident of Eastleigh keeping a clean sheet. Eastleigh to win to nil is 17/10 with Coral.


 
Wrexham v Barrow

I am going to oppose Wrexham again. Yes they finally managed to score a couple of goals, but Bromley pushed them close and Barrow should be a much different proposition. As I mention above they should have come away with the 3 points on Saturday and they weren’t even at their best. The point did continue their great run of form though and they have the much stronger squad in my view. I would have them as slight favourites for this and the price of 2/1 with Bet365 for an away win is surprisingly big.


 
Altrincham v Bradford Park Avenue

At first glance wanting to have a bet in a game between 3rd from bottom and bottom would seem a strange one. Altrincham have 7 points and BPA have 4 points with both sides already detached from the rest of the division. Altrincham have only won once in the league and BPA’s points have all come via draws. Altrincham’s win was two games ago against Stalybridge who just happen to be the team who separate these two sides. So as you can tell we are talking about two of the weakest teams in the division. Most of the time you would want to leave these games well alone from a betting point of view, but here the prices make it a must bet. How on earth can Altrincham be made odds on shots to win a team against any team in the division is beyond me. BPA are 7/2 shots with Coral which is way too big as I would make them around the 15/8 mark. Granted they have only scored 2 away goals all season, but they played away at Gloucester on Saturday and were very unfortunate to come away with no points. Indeed BPA probably should have won the game. Now it is a slight concern they failed to score again, but I think that is more than factored in to the price and I am happy to take a chance on them building on Saturday’s fine performance by gaining a first win of the season.

Eastleigh v Torquay

I still think there is more to come from this Eastleigh side which is worrying for their promotion rivals because since Ronnie Moore took over they have only lost once. They got a very good point against Lincoln at the weekend and they should get the three points here against a Torquay side that not only have won just one of their last six league games, but have only won once away all season. Now Eastleigh are obviously odds on for this match, but the bet looks to be Eastleigh to win to nil. Eastleigh have been pretty strong defensively since Moor took over and they have conceded just 8 at home this season. Add that to the fact that Torquay have found the net just 4 times on their travels and you would be fairly confident of Eastleigh keeping a clean sheet. Eastleigh to win to nil is 17/10 with Coral.


 
Wrexham v Barrow

I am going to oppose Wrexham again. Yes they finally managed to score a couple of goals, but Bromley pushed them close and Barrow should be a much different proposition. As I mention above they should have come away with the 3 points on Saturday and they weren’t even at their best. The point did continue their great run of form though and they have the much stronger squad in my view. I would have them as slight favourites for this and the price of 2/1 with Bet365 for an away win is surprisingly big.


 
Altrincham v Bradford Park Avenue

At first glance wanting to have a bet in a game between 3rd from bottom and bottom would seem a strange one. Altrincham have 7 points and BPA have 4 points with both sides already detached from the rest of the division. Altrincham have only won once in the league and BPA’s points have all come via draws. Altrincham’s win was two games ago against Stalybridge who just happen to be the team who separate these two sides. So as you can tell we are talking about two of the weakest teams in the division. Most of the time you would want to leave these games well alone from a betting point of view, but here the prices make it a must bet. How on earth can Altrincham be made odds on shots to win a team against any team in the division is beyond me. BPA are 7/2 shots with Coral which is way too big as I would make them around the 15/8 mark. Granted they have only scored 2 away goals all season, but they played away at Gloucester on Saturday and were very unfortunate to come away with no points. Indeed BPA probably should have won the game. Now it is a slight concern they failed to score again, but I think that is more than factored in to the price and I am happy to take a chance on them building on Saturday’s fine performance by gaining a first win of the season.

Wrexham v Bromley
Bromley blowing a 2 goal lead at Braintree last week was rather hard to take, but I am going to back them again here. As I pointed out last week their away form is strong and they will fancy their chances against a Wrexham side who seem to be going from bad to worse. I thought they were well worth taking on against Stamford last week and although we didn't get paid out, Stamford did eventually win the tie in extra time in the replay and even then Wrexham needed 2 late goals to take it to extra time. As I have highlighted at various points this season Wrexham's problems are scoring goals and losing to a Step 4 side is pretty poor. They need a new manager fast, but even then they are a side seriously lacking in investment at the moment. At 31/10 with Marathon I am happy to take a chance on an away win.

Woking v Barrow
Woking had threatened to start moving away from the relegation zone, but they have lost three out of their last four games and they still look a side who could well face the drop this season. Barrow meanwhile look the total opposite and their win in the FA Cup over Tranmere continued their superb run of form. Given Paul Cox's sides usually improve after Christmas, you have to think they are title contenders. I very nearly tipped them up pre-season, but I was put off by them losing Andy Cook. The great thing though is they can still be backed at around the same price they were pre-season at 18/1 with Skybet and I have had a small each-way play on them to add to my portfolio. I am surprised they are odds against to win this game and they look worth backing at a general 5/4.

Banbury v Frome Town
A couple of bets in the Evo-Stik Southern Premier this weekend the first of which is Banbury. Banbury are unbeaten in their last 7 games. They had another good win on Tuesday as they completed the double over Chippenham. Whilst that was going on Frome were having a shocker against Dorchester as they lost 3- 0 and their only win in their last 7 games was over bottom side Cinderford and even then it was only 3-2. At a shade of odds on (9/10) with Marathon Banbury do look a cracking bet to continue their strong run of form.

Cinderford v Chesham
If you have been following me all season you will know I wanted to oppose Cinderford due to the fact they looked like they would almost certainly finish bottom this season. I got a bit twitchy in opposing by the fact Hitchin and Basingstoke both had to come from behind (3 goals in the formers case!) and then they somehow beat Merthyr when I stuck them in bet. Since then though they have only managed to get a point in 9 games. Bar running Frome close, they have been easily beaten as well and the last twice against sides who were in very bad form. Manager Chris Burns resigned after the defeat to local rivals Cirencester and I just don't see how they can get anything from this game. With Chesham's games in hand they would probably be in the play-offs, but following on from last season's FA Cup exploits they have made the 1st Round again this season. In Cinderford's last 5 games only Frome would have failed to cover the -1 handicap so Stan James' 13/10 on Chesham doing just that looks well worth taking.

Wrexham v Bromley
Bromley blowing a 2 goal lead at Braintree last week was rather hard to take, but I am going to back them again here. As I pointed out last week their away form is strong and they will fancy their chances against a Wrexham side who seem to be going from bad to worse. I thought they were well worth taking on against Stamford last week and although we didn't get paid out, Stamford did eventually win the tie in extra time in the replay and even then Wrexham needed 2 late goals to take it to extra time. As I have highlighted at various points this season Wrexham's problems are scoring goals and losing to a Step 4 side is pretty poor. They need a new manager fast, but even then they are a side seriously lacking in investment at the moment. At 31/10 with Marathon I am happy to take a chance on an away win.

Woking v Barrow
Woking had threatened to start moving away from the relegation zone, but they have lost three out of their last four games and they still look a side who could well face the drop this season. Barrow meanwhile look the total opposite and their win in the FA Cup over Tranmere continued their superb run of form. Given Paul Cox's sides usually improve after Christmas, you have to think they are title contenders. I very nearly tipped them up pre-season, but I was put off by them losing Andy Cook. The great thing though is they can still be backed at around the same price they were pre-season at 18/1 with Skybet and I have had a small each-way play on them to add to my portfolio. I am surprised they are odds against to win this game and they look worth backing at a general 5/4.

Banbury v Frome Town
A couple of bets in the Evo-Stik Southern Premier this weekend the first of which is Banbury. Banbury are unbeaten in their last 7 games. They had another good win on Tuesday as they completed the double over Chippenham. Whilst that was going on Frome were having a shocker against Dorchester as they lost 3- 0 and their only win in their last 7 games was over bottom side Cinderford and even then it was only 3-2. At a shade of odds on (9/10) with Marathon Banbury do look a cracking bet to continue their strong run of form.

Cinderford v Chesham
If you have been following me all season you will know I wanted to oppose Cinderford due to the fact they looked like they would almost certainly finish bottom this season. I got a bit twitchy in opposing by the fact Hitchin and Basingstoke both had to come from behind (3 goals in the formers case!) and then they somehow beat Merthyr when I stuck them in bet. Since then though they have only managed to get a point in 9 games. Bar running Frome close, they have been easily beaten as well and the last twice against sides who were in very bad form. Manager Chris Burns resigned after the defeat to local rivals Cirencester and I just don't see how they can get anything from this game. With Chesham's games in hand they would probably be in the play-offs, but following on from last season's FA Cup exploits they have made the 1st Round again this season. In Cinderford's last 5 games only Frome would have failed to cover the -1 handicap so Stan James' 13/10 on Chesham doing just that looks well worth taking.

Wrexham v Bromley
Bromley blowing a 2 goal lead at Braintree last week was rather hard to take, but I am going to back them again here. As I pointed out last week their away form is strong and they will fancy their chances against a Wrexham side who seem to be going from bad to worse. I thought they were well worth taking on against Stamford last week and although we didn't get paid out, Stamford did eventually win the tie in extra time in the replay and even then Wrexham needed 2 late goals to take it to extra time. As I have highlighted at various points this season Wrexham's problems are scoring goals and losing to a Step 4 side is pretty poor. They need a new manager fast, but even then they are a side seriously lacking in investment at the moment. At 31/10 with Marathon I am happy to take a chance on an away win.

Woking v Barrow
Woking had threatened to start moving away from the relegation zone, but they have lost three out of their last four games and they still look a side who could well face the drop this season. Barrow meanwhile look the total opposite and their win in the FA Cup over Tranmere continued their superb run of form. Given Paul Cox's sides usually improve after Christmas, you have to think they are title contenders. I very nearly tipped them up pre-season, but I was put off by them losing Andy Cook. The great thing though is they can still be backed at around the same price they were pre-season at 18/1 with Skybet and I have had a small each-way play on them to add to my portfolio. I am surprised they are odds against to win this game and they look worth backing at a general 5/4.

Banbury v Frome Town
A couple of bets in the Evo-Stik Southern Premier this weekend the first of which is Banbury. Banbury are unbeaten in their last 7 games. They had another good win on Tuesday as they completed the double over Chippenham. Whilst that was going on Frome were having a shocker against Dorchester as they lost 3- 0 and their only win in their last 7 games was over bottom side Cinderford and even then it was only 3-2. At a shade of odds on (9/10) with Marathon Banbury do look a cracking bet to continue their strong run of form.

Cinderford v Chesham
If you have been following me all season you will know I wanted to oppose Cinderford due to the fact they looked like they would almost certainly finish bottom this season. I got a bit twitchy in opposing by the fact Hitchin and Basingstoke both had to come from behind (3 goals in the formers case!) and then they somehow beat Merthyr when I stuck them in bet. Since then though they have only managed to get a point in 9 games. Bar running Frome close, they have been easily beaten as well and the last twice against sides who were in very bad form. Manager Chris Burns resigned after the defeat to local rivals Cirencester and I just don't see how they can get anything from this game. With Chesham's games in hand they would probably be in the play-offs, but following on from last season's FA Cup exploits they have made the 1st Round again this season. In Cinderford's last 5 games only Frome would have failed to cover the -1 handicap so Stan James' 13/10 on Chesham doing just that looks well worth taking.

Braintree v Bromley
This is an all National League tie and the away side look a big price. I was surprised to see Jamie Day get the sack at Braintree because I don’t really see how they could expect to be doing much better than they currently. He had to rebuild the side and they just don’t have the money to spend to buy quality players. Hakan Hayrettin has come in as manager and he hasn’t exactly improved them with two defeats and a draw in his first three games. That point of course came against York last Saturday and it just emphasised how tough they are finding things this season. I backed both these sides to go down this season and although Bromley still might they are at least showing some sort of form, especially away from home. They have won three of their last five on their travels and the other two matches saw them get a point at Barrow and lost just 1-0 to league leaders Forest Green. Braintree have won just once at home all season and had lost their last 4 prior to the point against York. Marathon’s 9/4 about an away win is way too big a price.
 
Lincoln United v Spennymoor
Spennymoor were one of my winners last week and they look Nap material to make it through to the 1st Round. They only won 1-0 for us last week, but they followed that up with a 7-0 thrashing of Skelmersdale on Tuesday night. They travel to Lincoln United who are in the league below them. Due to their cup run they have only played 7 league games, but bar causing an upset when beating Nuneaton they have had to play teams from below them in the pyramid. That win at Nuneaton will have them believing they can cause another upset here, but Nuneaton weren’t in the best of form at the time and Spennymoor come into this game full of confidence. It is a great chance for them to get into the FA Cup 1st Round and are worth backing at Marathon’s 11/13.
 
Stamford v Wrexham
Just before I started writing this preview it was announced that Gary Mills had left his job as manager of Wrexham. Now it wouldn’t be the biggest surprise in the world if he went back to his former club York, but at the same time things weren’t really working out for him at Wrexham. They have little money to improve the side and it has been shown in plenty of matches this season that they are badly lacking a striker. They have only scored 11 goals in 15 league matches which emphasises the point. Now Stamford are in the same league as Lincoln United so it will clearly be a stiff ask for them, but at 19/2 (Marathon) they have to be worth a small play. They have beaten St Neots from the league above and Gresley, who are in the same division, in the FA Cup Qualifying Rounds so far. They clearly aren’t anything special, but with Wrexham struggling for goals this could well be a game where we see a huge upset, especially as the pressure will all be on Wrexham. The longer they go without scoring the worse it is going to get and it might just be a case of Stamford sneaking a goal to win the game.
 
FA Cup Treble
Just a treble for this round of the FA Cup which pays 9/4 with Bet365. Eastbourne aren’t in great form at the moment and have had two very easy ties to get to this stage and they have made heavy work of winning those matches as well. If we take out Aldershot’s 4-0 defeat to Forest Green then their home form has been superb and they should win this match. Brackley have a decent recent record in the FA Cup and they are having a pretty good season in the National League North. They look to have been given a great tie at Beaconsfield who have only won one league game in the Evo-Stik Southern League Division One Central. Egham are also in that league and although they are doing slightly better, they face a very good St Albans side who should have too much for them.

Braintree v Bromley
This is an all National League tie and the away side look a big price. I was surprised to see Jamie Day get the sack at Braintree because I don’t really see how they could expect to be doing much better than they currently. He had to rebuild the side and they just don’t have the money to spend to buy quality players. Hakan Hayrettin has come in as manager and he hasn’t exactly improved them with two defeats and a draw in his first three games. That point of course came against York last Saturday and it just emphasised how tough they are finding things this season. I backed both these sides to go down this season and although Bromley still might they are at least showing some sort of form, especially away from home. They have won three of their last five on their travels and the other two matches saw them get a point at Barrow and lost just 1-0 to league leaders Forest Green. Braintree have won just once at home all season and had lost their last 4 prior to the point against York. Marathon’s 9/4 about an away win is way too big a price.
 
Lincoln United v Spennymoor
Spennymoor were one of my winners last week and they look Nap material to make it through to the 1st Round. They only won 1-0 for us last week, but they followed that up with a 7-0 thrashing of Skelmersdale on Tuesday night. They travel to Lincoln United who are in the league below them. Due to their cup run they have only played 7 league games, but bar causing an upset when beating Nuneaton they have had to play teams from below them in the pyramid. That win at Nuneaton will have them believing they can cause another upset here, but Nuneaton weren’t in the best of form at the time and Spennymoor come into this game full of confidence. It is a great chance for them to get into the FA Cup 1st Round and are worth backing at Marathon’s 11/13.
 
Stamford v Wrexham
Just before I started writing this preview it was announced that Gary Mills had left his job as manager of Wrexham. Now it wouldn’t be the biggest surprise in the world if he went back to his former club York, but at the same time things weren’t really working out for him at Wrexham. They have little money to improve the side and it has been shown in plenty of matches this season that they are badly lacking a striker. They have only scored 11 goals in 15 league matches which emphasises the point. Now Stamford are in the same league as Lincoln United so it will clearly be a stiff ask for them, but at 19/2 (Marathon) they have to be worth a small play. They have beaten St Neots from the league above and Gresley, who are in the same division, in the FA Cup Qualifying Rounds so far. They clearly aren’t anything special, but with Wrexham struggling for goals this could well be a game where we see a huge upset, especially as the pressure will all be on Wrexham. The longer they go without scoring the worse it is going to get and it might just be a case of Stamford sneaking a goal to win the game.
 
FA Cup Treble
Just a treble for this round of the FA Cup which pays 9/4 with Bet365. Eastbourne aren’t in great form at the moment and have had two very easy ties to get to this stage and they have made heavy work of winning those matches as well. If we take out Aldershot’s 4-0 defeat to Forest Green then their home form has been superb and they should win this match. Brackley have a decent recent record in the FA Cup and they are having a pretty good season in the National League North. They look to have been given a great tie at Beaconsfield who have only won one league game in the Evo-Stik Southern League Division One Central. Egham are also in that league and although they are doing slightly better, they face a very good St Albans side who should have too much for them.

Braintree v Bromley
This is an all National League tie and the away side look a big price. I was surprised to see Jamie Day get the sack at Braintree because I don’t really see how they could expect to be doing much better than they currently. He had to rebuild the side and they just don’t have the money to spend to buy quality players. Hakan Hayrettin has come in as manager and he hasn’t exactly improved them with two defeats and a draw in his first three games. That point of course came against York last Saturday and it just emphasised how tough they are finding things this season. I backed both these sides to go down this season and although Bromley still might they are at least showing some sort of form, especially away from home. They have won three of their last five on their travels and the other two matches saw them get a point at Barrow and lost just 1-0 to league leaders Forest Green. Braintree have won just once at home all season and had lost their last 4 prior to the point against York. Marathon’s 9/4 about an away win is way too big a price.
 
Lincoln United v Spennymoor
Spennymoor were one of my winners last week and they look Nap material to make it through to the 1st Round. They only won 1-0 for us last week, but they followed that up with a 7-0 thrashing of Skelmersdale on Tuesday night. They travel to Lincoln United who are in the league below them. Due to their cup run they have only played 7 league games, but bar causing an upset when beating Nuneaton they have had to play teams from below them in the pyramid. That win at Nuneaton will have them believing they can cause another upset here, but Nuneaton weren’t in the best of form at the time and Spennymoor come into this game full of confidence. It is a great chance for them to get into the FA Cup 1st Round and are worth backing at Marathon’s 11/13.
 
Stamford v Wrexham
Just before I started writing this preview it was announced that Gary Mills had left his job as manager of Wrexham. Now it wouldn’t be the biggest surprise in the world if he went back to his former club York, but at the same time things weren’t really working out for him at Wrexham. They have little money to improve the side and it has been shown in plenty of matches this season that they are badly lacking a striker. They have only scored 11 goals in 15 league matches which emphasises the point. Now Stamford are in the same league as Lincoln United so it will clearly be a stiff ask for them, but at 19/2 (Marathon) they have to be worth a small play. They have beaten St Neots from the league above and Gresley, who are in the same division, in the FA Cup Qualifying Rounds so far. They clearly aren’t anything special, but with Wrexham struggling for goals this could well be a game where we see a huge upset, especially as the pressure will all be on Wrexham. The longer they go without scoring the worse it is going to get and it might just be a case of Stamford sneaking a goal to win the game.
 
FA Cup Treble
Just a treble for this round of the FA Cup which pays 9/4 with Bet365. Eastbourne aren’t in great form at the moment and have had two very easy ties to get to this stage and they have made heavy work of winning those matches as well. If we take out Aldershot’s 4-0 defeat to Forest Green then their home form has been superb and they should win this match. Brackley have a decent recent record in the FA Cup and they are having a pretty good season in the National League North. They look to have been given a great tie at Beaconsfield who have only won one league game in the Evo-Stik Southern League Division One Central. Egham are also in that league and although they are doing slightly better, they face a very good St Albans side who should have too much for them.

Braintree v Bromley
This is an all National League tie and the away side look a big price. I was surprised to see Jamie Day get the sack at Braintree because I don’t really see how they could expect to be doing much better than they currently. He had to rebuild the side and they just don’t have the money to spend to buy quality players. Hakan Hayrettin has come in as manager and he hasn’t exactly improved them with two defeats and a draw in his first three games. That point of course came against York last Saturday and it just emphasised how tough they are finding things this season. I backed both these sides to go down this season and although Bromley still might they are at least showing some sort of form, especially away from home. They have won three of their last five on their travels and the other two matches saw them get a point at Barrow and lost just 1-0 to league leaders Forest Green. Braintree have won just once at home all season and had lost their last 4 prior to the point against York. Marathon’s 9/4 about an away win is way too big a price.
 
Lincoln United v Spennymoor
Spennymoor were one of my winners last week and they look Nap material to make it through to the 1st Round. They only won 1-0 for us last week, but they followed that up with a 7-0 thrashing of Skelmersdale on Tuesday night. They travel to Lincoln United who are in the league below them. Due to their cup run they have only played 7 league games, but bar causing an upset when beating Nuneaton they have had to play teams from below them in the pyramid. That win at Nuneaton will have them believing they can cause another upset here, but Nuneaton weren’t in the best of form at the time and Spennymoor come into this game full of confidence. It is a great chance for them to get into the FA Cup 1st Round and are worth backing at Marathon’s 11/13.
 
Stamford v Wrexham
Just before I started writing this preview it was announced that Gary Mills had left his job as manager of Wrexham. Now it wouldn’t be the biggest surprise in the world if he went back to his former club York, but at the same time things weren’t really working out for him at Wrexham. They have little money to improve the side and it has been shown in plenty of matches this season that they are badly lacking a striker. They have only scored 11 goals in 15 league matches which emphasises the point. Now Stamford are in the same league as Lincoln United so it will clearly be a stiff ask for them, but at 19/2 (Marathon) they have to be worth a small play. They have beaten St Neots from the league above and Gresley, who are in the same division, in the FA Cup Qualifying Rounds so far. They clearly aren’t anything special, but with Wrexham struggling for goals this could well be a game where we see a huge upset, especially as the pressure will all be on Wrexham. The longer they go without scoring the worse it is going to get and it might just be a case of Stamford sneaking a goal to win the game.
 
FA Cup Treble
Just a treble for this round of the FA Cup which pays 9/4 with Bet365. Eastbourne aren’t in great form at the moment and have had two very easy ties to get to this stage and they have made heavy work of winning those matches as well. If we take out Aldershot’s 4-0 defeat to Forest Green then their home form has been superb and they should win this match. Brackley have a decent recent record in the FA Cup and they are having a pretty good season in the National League North. They look to have been given a great tie at Beaconsfield who have only won one league game in the Evo-Stik Southern League Division One Central. Egham are also in that league and although they are doing slightly better, they face a very good St Albans side who should have too much for them.

Chester v Torquay

I put this bet up on Wednesday because Hills were going 6/5 and I knew the price wouldn’t last. I was right about that, but I still think they are value at a current best price of 13/15 with Marathon. Chester are top of the last 6 game form table and they have not conceded a goal in that period. Their home form has been very strong with 5 wins and 2 defeats from their 7 games. Now as I mentioned in mid-week I wouldn’t get too carried away by the fact they beat Dover 5-0 because Dover’s keeper was injured and it clearly had an effect on the final score line. Even so it was a continuation of their good form. In my view the bookmakers have over reacted to Torquay beating Dagenham on Tuesday night. Dagenham played most of the game with 10 men which obviously didn’t help them. Torquay have lost 5 of their 7 away matches beating just Braintree and getting a draw at Gateshead last Saturday, scoring just 4 in the process. That wasn’t a bad result on the face of it, but it was more down to the fact Gateshead are rather goal shy at the moment and they should have won really. Torquay have a lengthy list of injuries and suspensions and only had 14 available men, but they have signed a couple of players on Friday so they should be able to name a full set of subs. Even at the current odds I think Chester rate as one of the best bets of the season so far.


 
Bishop Stortford v Whitehawk

The away side have been well backed already, but I think Coral’s even money just about offers a bit of value. Despite losing to Hemel in their last league game Whitehawk do look a different side under Richard Hill and I expect them to bounce back here. The home side have lost all 6 home league games and have just scored 1 in the process. Whitehawk have got a top 5 squad in my view and they really should beat a poor Stortford side.


 
Coalville v Spennymoor

Spennymoor were one of my ante-post tips for the Evo-Stik Northern Premier and they have made a good start to their season. They have also made the 4th Qualifying Round of the FA Cup after a superb win over National League North side Chorley last Saturday. They travel to a Coalville side who had lost 5 games on the bounce prior to a 3-2 over Mickleover Sports. That was just their 2nd win of the season though and these two sides should be at very different ends of the table come April. Marathon’s even money looks big to me.


 
Skelmersdale v Warrington

Another side promoted last season look like a bet at BetVictor’s 11/10. Warrington are in good form having won 5 of their last 8 league games and losing just twice in that time. Their hosts on Saturday have won just one game all season and it would be surprising if they were to add to that tally here against a decent Warrington side.

Glad I put the above up as not surprisingly the price didn't last!

Depends on their mental state after getting hammered by Ebbsfleet on Saturday especially as they played most of the game with 10 men. Burgess Hill meanwhile had a very easy time of things in their FA Cup win.

Aldershot v Forest Green Rovers
Aldershot were one of our winners at the weekend and I think there is just enough in the 7/4 price to get involved here. Strangely enough I am reading a book about Aldershot’s recent history at the moment and have just got to the season where Gary Waddock took them into the Football League. That was in my view the best ever team I have seen at this level and it also reminded me that Waddock basically set up his team to score goals rather than keep them out. I mention that because this time around he seems to be focusing on the defensive side of things as they have only conceded once at home and that was against Tranmere. They have won 5 and drawn 1 of their home matches and I think they have it in them to beat Forest Green. Barrow more than held their own against FGR on Saturday and it could just be that Aldershot just need the one given their home defensive record. I would make them slight favourites for this which makes the 7/4 just big enough.
 
Bromley v Woking
I have been quite scathing about Woking this season which has been very fair. However they are starting to turn things around with two wins, a loss to Tranmere and a 3-3 draw with Eastleigh on Saturday. That game saw Matt Tubbs play his first game for the club after joining on loan. It is fair to say he has gone down the pecking order at FGR and was awful at Eastleigh last season. However he got the MOM award in the Non-League Paper on Sunday after scoring a goal and Woking could be the right side for him to get his career back on track. They travel to a Bromley side who have been struggling at home this season having won just the once and it does seem they are performing much better away from home. Granted Woking have yet to win away, but since their improved form they have only gone to Tranmere and they played well. At just over 2/1 with Marathon Woking are certainly worth a punt.
 
Dover v Sutton
Backing a team who lost 5-0 against a team who won on Saturday would seem a strange punting strategy, but I think Dover are worth backing here. Dover could have been in front at half time against Chester and keeper Steven Arnold injured himself in the first half as well. With no sub keeper on the bench they decided to stick with him, but it is fair to say it certainly played a part in them losing so heavily. Sutton are still struggling to score goals and had to rely on an own goal to beat Guiseley on Saturday. Their away form isn’t great either and at a shade of odds on with Marathon I think Dover are a fair bet for the three points.
 
Guiseley v York
I know Guiseley haven’t won yet this season, but they haven’t been all that far away from getting that crucial win. As I mention above they should really have left Sutton with a point on Saturday and given York’s terrible away record this could just be the game that sees Guiseley pick up those three points. York haven’t won in 28 away games and that is surely playing on the player’s minds. Amazingly Jackie McNamara is still in the job, but it would surely be curtains if he lost this game. I think it is worth taking a punt on them at just over 2/1 with Marathon.
 
Torquay v Dagenham & Redbridge
Dagenham’s young side does worry me a little as they have thrown in a couple of stinkers this season. The reasoning being that the young side will be inconsistent as they highlighted when beating Wrexham impressively on BT Sport 3-0 to then lose their next game to Sutton. That has stopped me backing them a couple of times when I probably should have done. Since losing to Boreham Wood 2-0 a month ago they have been really impressive and were again on BT Sport against Tranmere on Saturday. Tranmere were really good as well and it looked like two sides who were going to be going for the title this season. Torquay have one win in six which was at home to York and had goal shy Gateshead to thank for a point on Saturday. Dagenham should really be odds on for this so odds against has to be taken.
 
Wrexham v Lincoln
Boreham Wood were disappointing against Wrexham on Saturday and although Wrexham deserved the win they still only scored one goal and goals will continue to be a problem for them. Granted they have still only conceded once at home, but Lincoln pose more attacking threats than most sides and it is hard to fathom why they are as big a price as they are here. Gary Mills continues to be under great pressure at the moment and if Lincoln can frustrate their hosts then the fans will surely turn against their team.
 
Worthing v Merstham
The one bet in the Ryaman Premier and I make Merstham the Nap of the evening. I put them up as one of my bets for title in August at a big price. That looked a poor tip for most of the season so far as they struggled. However things have turned around and they have won their last three league games by the following score lines 6-1, 5-0 and 5-3. That later win was against 3rd in the table Tonbridge. They also won 5-1 in the FA Cup on Saturday. Worthing’s season has almost been a total opposite having started well, but they have lost their last five matches. They also lost heavily, albeit to St Albans, in the FA Cup on Saturday. Merstham look a big price at 6/5 with Marathon to continue their fine recent form.

Aldershot v Forest Green Rovers
Aldershot were one of our winners at the weekend and I think there is just enough in the 7/4 price to get involved here. Strangely enough I am reading a book about Aldershot’s recent history at the moment and have just got to the season where Gary Waddock took them into the Football League. That was in my view the best ever team I have seen at this level and it also reminded me that Waddock basically set up his team to score goals rather than keep them out. I mention that because this time around he seems to be focusing on the defensive side of things as they have only conceded once at home and that was against Tranmere. They have won 5 and drawn 1 of their home matches and I think they have it in them to beat Forest Green. Barrow more than held their own against FGR on Saturday and it could just be that Aldershot just need the one given their home defensive record. I would make them slight favourites for this which makes the 7/4 just big enough.
 
Bromley v Woking
I have been quite scathing about Woking this season which has been very fair. However they are starting to turn things around with two wins, a loss to Tranmere and a 3-3 draw with Eastleigh on Saturday. That game saw Matt Tubbs play his first game for the club after joining on loan. It is fair to say he has gone down the pecking order at FGR and was awful at Eastleigh last season. However he got the MOM award in the Non-League Paper on Sunday after scoring a goal and Woking could be the right side for him to get his career back on track. They travel to a Bromley side who have been struggling at home this season having won just the once and it does seem they are performing much better away from home. Granted Woking have yet to win away, but since their improved form they have only gone to Tranmere and they played well. At just over 2/1 with Marathon Woking are certainly worth a punt.
 
Dover v Sutton
Backing a team who lost 5-0 against a team who won on Saturday would seem a strange punting strategy, but I think Dover are worth backing here. Dover could have been in front at half time against Chester and keeper Steven Arnold injured himself in the first half as well. With no sub keeper on the bench they decided to stick with him, but it is fair to say it certainly played a part in them losing so heavily. Sutton are still struggling to score goals and had to rely on an own goal to beat Guiseley on Saturday. Their away form isn’t great either and at a shade of odds on with Marathon I think Dover are a fair bet for the three points.
 
Guiseley v York
I know Guiseley haven’t won yet this season, but they haven’t been all that far away from getting that crucial win. As I mention above they should really have left Sutton with a point on Saturday and given York’s terrible away record this could just be the game that sees Guiseley pick up those three points. York haven’t won in 28 away games and that is surely playing on the player’s minds. Amazingly Jackie McNamara is still in the job, but it would surely be curtains if he lost this game. I think it is worth taking a punt on them at just over 2/1 with Marathon.
 
Torquay v Dagenham & Redbridge
Dagenham’s young side does worry me a little as they have thrown in a couple of stinkers this season. The reasoning being that the young side will be inconsistent as they highlighted when beating Wrexham impressively on BT Sport 3-0 to then lose their next game to Sutton. That has stopped me backing them a couple of times when I probably should have done. Since losing to Boreham Wood 2-0 a month ago they have been really impressive and were again on BT Sport against Tranmere on Saturday. Tranmere were really good as well and it looked like two sides who were going to be going for the title this season. Torquay have one win in six which was at home to York and had goal shy Gateshead to thank for a point on Saturday. Dagenham should really be odds on for this so odds against has to be taken.
 
Wrexham v Lincoln
Boreham Wood were disappointing against Wrexham on Saturday and although Wrexham deserved the win they still only scored one goal and goals will continue to be a problem for them. Granted they have still only conceded once at home, but Lincoln pose more attacking threats than most sides and it is hard to fathom why they are as big a price as they are here. Gary Mills continues to be under great pressure at the moment and if Lincoln can frustrate their hosts then the fans will surely turn against their team.
 
Worthing v Merstham
The one bet in the Ryaman Premier and I make Merstham the Nap of the evening. I put them up as one of my bets for title in August at a big price. That looked a poor tip for most of the season so far as they struggled. However things have turned around and they have won their last three league games by the following score lines 6-1, 5-0 and 5-3. That later win was against 3rd in the table Tonbridge. They also won 5-1 in the FA Cup on Saturday. Worthing’s season has almost been a total opposite having started well, but they have lost their last five matches. They also lost heavily, albeit to St Albans, in the FA Cup on Saturday. Merstham look a big price at 6/5 with Marathon to continue their fine recent form.

They reached the play-offs 3 years running ending with that defeat to Newport. Since then though they have been poor and even finished in 17th place the season after that final. I think it is a case they just don't have the budget to compete with the big money teams in the division. Mills did well enough finishing in 8th last season and you would expect them to improve from that, but the squad looks weaker this time around and you just can't see them competing for a play-off place.

Aldershot v Forest Green Rovers
Aldershot were one of our winners at the weekend and I think there is just enough in the 7/4 price to get involved here. Strangely enough I am reading a book about Aldershot’s recent history at the moment and have just got to the season where Gary Waddock took them into the Football League. That was in my view the best ever team I have seen at this level and it also reminded me that Waddock basically set up his team to score goals rather than keep them out. I mention that because this time around he seems to be focusing on the defensive side of things as they have only conceded once at home and that was against Tranmere. They have won 5 and drawn 1 of their home matches and I think they have it in them to beat Forest Green. Barrow more than held their own against FGR on Saturday and it could just be that Aldershot just need the one given their home defensive record. I would make them slight favourites for this which makes the 7/4 just big enough.
 
Bromley v Woking
I have been quite scathing about Woking this season which has been very fair. However they are starting to turn things around with two wins, a loss to Tranmere and a 3-3 draw with Eastleigh on Saturday. That game saw Matt Tubbs play his first game for the club after joining on loan. It is fair to say he has gone down the pecking order at FGR and was awful at Eastleigh last season. However he got the MOM award in the Non-League Paper on Sunday after scoring a goal and Woking could be the right side for him to get his career back on track. They travel to a Bromley side who have been struggling at home this season having won just the once and it does seem they are performing much better away from home. Granted Woking have yet to win away, but since their improved form they have only gone to Tranmere and they played well. At just over 2/1 with Marathon Woking are certainly worth a punt.
 
Dover v Sutton
Backing a team who lost 5-0 against a team who won on Saturday would seem a strange punting strategy, but I think Dover are worth backing here. Dover could have been in front at half time against Chester and keeper Steven Arnold injured himself in the first half as well. With no sub keeper on the bench they decided to stick with him, but it is fair to say it certainly played a part in them losing so heavily. Sutton are still struggling to score goals and had to rely on an own goal to beat Guiseley on Saturday. Their away form isn’t great either and at a shade of odds on with Marathon I think Dover are a fair bet for the three points.
 
Guiseley v York
I know Guiseley haven’t won yet this season, but they haven’t been all that far away from getting that crucial win. As I mention above they should really have left Sutton with a point on Saturday and given York’s terrible away record this could just be the game that sees Guiseley pick up those three points. York haven’t won in 28 away games and that is surely playing on the player’s minds. Amazingly Jackie McNamara is still in the job, but it would surely be curtains if he lost this game. I think it is worth taking a punt on them at just over 2/1 with Marathon.
 
Torquay v Dagenham & Redbridge
Dagenham’s young side does worry me a little as they have thrown in a couple of stinkers this season. The reasoning being that the young side will be inconsistent as they highlighted when beating Wrexham impressively on BT Sport 3-0 to then lose their next game to Sutton. That has stopped me backing them a couple of times when I probably should have done. Since losing to Boreham Wood 2-0 a month ago they have been really impressive and were again on BT Sport against Tranmere on Saturday. Tranmere were really good as well and it looked like two sides who were going to be going for the title this season. Torquay have one win in six which was at home to York and had goal shy Gateshead to thank for a point on Saturday. Dagenham should really be odds on for this so odds against has to be taken.
 
Wrexham v Lincoln
Boreham Wood were disappointing against Wrexham on Saturday and although Wrexham deserved the win they still only scored one goal and goals will continue to be a problem for them. Granted they have still only conceded once at home, but Lincoln pose more attacking threats than most sides and it is hard to fathom why they are as big a price as they are here. Gary Mills continues to be under great pressure at the moment and if Lincoln can frustrate their hosts then the fans will surely turn against their team.
 
Worthing v Merstham
The one bet in the Ryaman Premier and I make Merstham the Nap of the evening. I put them up as one of my bets for title in August at a big price. That looked a poor tip for most of the season so far as they struggled. However things have turned around and they have won their last three league games by the following score lines 6-1, 5-0 and 5-3. That later win was against 3rd in the table Tonbridge. They also won 5-1 in the FA Cup on Saturday. Worthing’s season has almost been a total opposite having started well, but they have lost their last five matches. They also lost heavily, albeit to St Albans, in the FA Cup on Saturday. Merstham look a big price at 6/5 with Marathon to continue their fine recent form.

Aldershot v Forest Green Rovers
Aldershot were one of our winners at the weekend and I think there is just enough in the 7/4 price to get involved here. Strangely enough I am reading a book about Aldershot’s recent history at the moment and have just got to the season where Gary Waddock took them into the Football League. That was in my view the best ever team I have seen at this level and it also reminded me that Waddock basically set up his team to score goals rather than keep them out. I mention that because this time around he seems to be focusing on the defensive side of things as they have only conceded once at home and that was against Tranmere. They have won 5 and drawn 1 of their home matches and I think they have it in them to beat Forest Green. Barrow more than held their own against FGR on Saturday and it could just be that Aldershot just need the one given their home defensive record. I would make them slight favourites for this which makes the 7/4 just big enough.
 
Bromley v Woking
I have been quite scathing about Woking this season which has been very fair. However they are starting to turn things around with two wins, a loss to Tranmere and a 3-3 draw with Eastleigh on Saturday. That game saw Matt Tubbs play his first game for the club after joining on loan. It is fair to say he has gone down the pecking order at FGR and was awful at Eastleigh last season. However he got the MOM award in the Non-League Paper on Sunday after scoring a goal and Woking could be the right side for him to get his career back on track. They travel to a Bromley side who have been struggling at home this season having won just the once and it does seem they are performing much better away from home. Granted Woking have yet to win away, but since their improved form they have only gone to Tranmere and they played well. At just over 2/1 with Marathon Woking are certainly worth a punt.
 
Dover v Sutton
Backing a team who lost 5-0 against a team who won on Saturday would seem a strange punting strategy, but I think Dover are worth backing here. Dover could have been in front at half time against Chester and keeper Steven Arnold injured himself in the first half as well. With no sub keeper on the bench they decided to stick with him, but it is fair to say it certainly played a part in them losing so heavily. Sutton are still struggling to score goals and had to rely on an own goal to beat Guiseley on Saturday. Their away form isn’t great either and at a shade of odds on with Marathon I think Dover are a fair bet for the three points.
 
Guiseley v York
I know Guiseley haven’t won yet this season, but they haven’t been all that far away from getting that crucial win. As I mention above they should really have left Sutton with a point on Saturday and given York’s terrible away record this could just be the game that sees Guiseley pick up those three points. York haven’t won in 28 away games and that is surely playing on the player’s minds. Amazingly Jackie McNamara is still in the job, but it would surely be curtains if he lost this game. I think it is worth taking a punt on them at just over 2/1 with Marathon.
 
Torquay v Dagenham & Redbridge
Dagenham’s young side does worry me a little as they have thrown in a couple of stinkers this season. The reasoning being that the young side will be inconsistent as they highlighted when beating Wrexham impressively on BT Sport 3-0 to then lose their next game to Sutton. That has stopped me backing them a couple of times when I probably should have done. Since losing to Boreham Wood 2-0 a month ago they have been really impressive and were again on BT Sport against Tranmere on Saturday. Tranmere were really good as well and it looked like two sides who were going to be going for the title this season. Torquay have one win in six which was at home to York and had goal shy Gateshead to thank for a point on Saturday. Dagenham should really be odds on for this so odds against has to be taken.
 
Wrexham v Lincoln
Boreham Wood were disappointing against Wrexham on Saturday and although Wrexham deserved the win they still only scored one goal and goals will continue to be a problem for them. Granted they have still only conceded once at home, but Lincoln pose more attacking threats than most sides and it is hard to fathom why they are as big a price as they are here. Gary Mills continues to be under great pressure at the moment and if Lincoln can frustrate their hosts then the fans will surely turn against their team.
 
Worthing v Merstham
The one bet in the Ryaman Premier and I make Merstham the Nap of the evening. I put them up as one of my bets for title in August at a big price. That looked a poor tip for most of the season so far as they struggled. However things have turned around and they have won their last three league games by the following score lines 6-1, 5-0 and 5-3. That later win was against 3rd in the table Tonbridge. They also won 5-1 in the FA Cup on Saturday. Worthing’s season has almost been a total opposite having started well, but they have lost their last five matches. They also lost heavily, albeit to St Albans, in the FA Cup on Saturday. Merstham look a big price at 6/5 with Marathon to continue their fine recent form.

Aldershot v Forest Green Rovers
Aldershot were one of our winners at the weekend and I think there is just enough in the 7/4 price to get involved here. Strangely enough I am reading a book about Aldershot’s recent history at the moment and have just got to the season where Gary Waddock took them into the Football League. That was in my view the best ever team I have seen at this level and it also reminded me that Waddock basically set up his team to score goals rather than keep them out. I mention that because this time around he seems to be focusing on the defensive side of things as they have only conceded once at home and that was against Tranmere. They have won 5 and drawn 1 of their home matches and I think they have it in them to beat Forest Green. Barrow more than held their own against FGR on Saturday and it could just be that Aldershot just need the one given their home defensive record. I would make them slight favourites for this which makes the 7/4 just big enough.
 
Bromley v Woking
I have been quite scathing about Woking this season which has been very fair. However they are starting to turn things around with two wins, a loss to Tranmere and a 3-3 draw with Eastleigh on Saturday. That game saw Matt Tubbs play his first game for the club after joining on loan. It is fair to say he has gone down the pecking order at FGR and was awful at Eastleigh last season. However he got the MOM award in the Non-League Paper on Sunday after scoring a goal and Woking could be the right side for him to get his career back on track. They travel to a Bromley side who have been struggling at home this season having won just the once and it does seem they are performing much better away from home. Granted Woking have yet to win away, but since their improved form they have only gone to Tranmere and they played well. At just over 2/1 with Marathon Woking are certainly worth a punt.
 
Dover v Sutton
Backing a team who lost 5-0 against a team who won on Saturday would seem a strange punting strategy, but I think Dover are worth backing here. Dover could have been in front at half time against Chester and keeper Steven Arnold injured himself in the first half as well. With no sub keeper on the bench they decided to stick with him, but it is fair to say it certainly played a part in them losing so heavily. Sutton are still struggling to score goals and had to rely on an own goal to beat Guiseley on Saturday. Their away form isn’t great either and at a shade of odds on with Marathon I think Dover are a fair bet for the three points.
 
Guiseley v York
I know Guiseley haven’t won yet this season, but they haven’t been all that far away from getting that crucial win. As I mention above they should really have left Sutton with a point on Saturday and given York’s terrible away record this could just be the game that sees Guiseley pick up those three points. York haven’t won in 28 away games and that is surely playing on the player’s minds. Amazingly Jackie McNamara is still in the job, but it would surely be curtains if he lost this game. I think it is worth taking a punt on them at just over 2/1 with Marathon.
 
Torquay v Dagenham & Redbridge
Dagenham’s young side does worry me a little as they have thrown in a couple of stinkers this season. The reasoning being that the young side will be inconsistent as they highlighted when beating Wrexham impressively on BT Sport 3-0 to then lose their next game to Sutton. That has stopped me backing them a couple of times when I probably should have done. Since losing to Boreham Wood 2-0 a month ago they have been really impressive and were again on BT Sport against Tranmere on Saturday. Tranmere were really good as well and it looked like two sides who were going to be going for the title this season. Torquay have one win in six which was at home to York and had goal shy Gateshead to thank for a point on Saturday. Dagenham should really be odds on for this so odds against has to be taken.
 
Wrexham v Lincoln
Boreham Wood were disappointing against Wrexham on Saturday and although Wrexham deserved the win they still only scored one goal and goals will continue to be a problem for them. Granted they have still only conceded once at home, but Lincoln pose more attacking threats than most sides and it is hard to fathom why they are as big a price as they are here. Gary Mills continues to be under great pressure at the moment and if Lincoln can frustrate their hosts then the fans will surely turn against their team.
 
Worthing v Merstham
The one bet in the Ryaman Premier and I make Merstham the Nap of the evening. I put them up as one of my bets for title in August at a big price. That looked a poor tip for most of the season so far as they struggled. However things have turned around and they have won their last three league games by the following score lines 6-1, 5-0 and 5-3. That later win was against 3rd in the table Tonbridge. They also won 5-1 in the FA Cup on Saturday. Worthing’s season has almost been a total opposite having started well, but they have lost their last five matches. They also lost heavily, albeit to St Albans, in the FA Cup on Saturday. Merstham look a big price at 6/5 with Marathon to continue their fine recent form.

Aldershot v Forest Green Rovers
Aldershot were one of our winners at the weekend and I think there is just enough in the 7/4 price to get involved here. Strangely enough I am reading a book about Aldershot’s recent history at the moment and have just got to the season where Gary Waddock took them into the Football League. That was in my view the best ever team I have seen at this level and it also reminded me that Waddock basically set up his team to score goals rather than keep them out. I mention that because this time around he seems to be focusing on the defensive side of things as they have only conceded once at home and that was against Tranmere. They have won 5 and drawn 1 of their home matches and I think they have it in them to beat Forest Green. Barrow more than held their own against FGR on Saturday and it could just be that Aldershot just need the one given their home defensive record. I would make them slight favourites for this which makes the 7/4 just big enough.
 
Bromley v Woking
I have been quite scathing about Woking this season which has been very fair. However they are starting to turn things around with two wins, a loss to Tranmere and a 3-3 draw with Eastleigh on Saturday. That game saw Matt Tubbs play his first game for the club after joining on loan. It is fair to say he has gone down the pecking order at FGR and was awful at Eastleigh last season. However he got the MOM award in the Non-League Paper on Sunday after scoring a goal and Woking could be the right side for him to get his career back on track. They travel to a Bromley side who have been struggling at home this season having won just the once and it does seem they are performing much better away from home. Granted Woking have yet to win away, but since their improved form they have only gone to Tranmere and they played well. At just over 2/1 with Marathon Woking are certainly worth a punt.
 
Dover v Sutton
Backing a team who lost 5-0 against a team who won on Saturday would seem a strange punting strategy, but I think Dover are worth backing here. Dover could have been in front at half time against Chester and keeper Steven Arnold injured himself in the first half as well. With no sub keeper on the bench they decided to stick with him, but it is fair to say it certainly played a part in them losing so heavily. Sutton are still struggling to score goals and had to rely on an own goal to beat Guiseley on Saturday. Their away form isn’t great either and at a shade of odds on with Marathon I think Dover are a fair bet for the three points.
 
Guiseley v York
I know Guiseley haven’t won yet this season, but they haven’t been all that far away from getting that crucial win. As I mention above they should really have left Sutton with a point on Saturday and given York’s terrible away record this could just be the game that sees Guiseley pick up those three points. York haven’t won in 28 away games and that is surely playing on the player’s minds. Amazingly Jackie McNamara is still in the job, but it would surely be curtains if he lost this game. I think it is worth taking a punt on them at just over 2/1 with Marathon.
 
Torquay v Dagenham & Redbridge
Dagenham’s young side does worry me a little as they have thrown in a couple of stinkers this season. The reasoning being that the young side will be inconsistent as they highlighted when beating Wrexham impressively on BT Sport 3-0 to then lose their next game to Sutton. That has stopped me backing them a couple of times when I probably should have done. Since losing to Boreham Wood 2-0 a month ago they have been really impressive and were again on BT Sport against Tranmere on Saturday. Tranmere were really good as well and it looked like two sides who were going to be going for the title this season. Torquay have one win in six which was at home to York and had goal shy Gateshead to thank for a point on Saturday. Dagenham should really be odds on for this so odds against has to be taken.
 
Wrexham v Lincoln
Boreham Wood were disappointing against Wrexham on Saturday and although Wrexham deserved the win they still only scored one goal and goals will continue to be a problem for them. Granted they have still only conceded once at home, but Lincoln pose more attacking threats than most sides and it is hard to fathom why they are as big a price as they are here. Gary Mills continues to be under great pressure at the moment and if Lincoln can frustrate their hosts then the fans will surely turn against their team.
 
Worthing v Merstham
The one bet in the Ryaman Premier and I make Merstham the Nap of the evening. I put them up as one of my bets for title in August at a big price. That looked a poor tip for most of the season so far as they struggled. However things have turned around and they have won their last three league games by the following score lines 6-1, 5-0 and 5-3. That later win was against 3rd in the table Tonbridge. They also won 5-1 in the FA Cup on Saturday. Worthing’s season has almost been a total opposite having started well, but they have lost their last five matches. They also lost heavily, albeit to St Albans, in the FA Cup on Saturday. Merstham look a big price at 6/5 with Marathon to continue their fine recent form.

Boreham Wood v Wrexham
Somehow Gary Mills is still in a job despite the fact Macclesfield beat them 3-0 on Tuesday night. Macclesfield dominated the game as well and Wrexham looked desperate. I thought he would be sacked if he lost that, but he gets another chance against Boreham Wood. It doesn't look an easy game though as the home side have only lost two of their 12 games this term and are unbeaten in their last five. Now they have drawn half their matches, including three of their last four, but I think they were good efforts as they drew with Aldershot and Barrow who are both above them in the table. The other draw was against Solihull last Saturday, but they had come of the back of two very good draws themselves. It is also worth pointing out they beat Dagenham five games ago as well. They look a stronger side than Wrexham and the 13/10 about a home win with Marathon is well worth taking. I am sure even Wrexham fans wouldn't mind losing as surely it would be the end of Mills' reign.
 
Forest Green Rovers v Barrow
The prices here make little sense given it is 2nd v 3rd. Barrow put in a superb performance to beat Lincoln in their last away game and then landed the Nap bet for us last Saturday against York. They look genuine promotion contenders and there is noway they should be as big as Marathon's 22/5. FGR are obviously a good side and they are unbeaten at home, but some of their performances haven't been that convincing. They only beat Bromley and Braintree 1-0 in their last two matches and both of those are in for a relegation scrap this season. They will have to raise their game against Barrow and although I would still have them as favourites it makes little sense to have them long odds on. Barrow should be around the 15/8 mark so they have to be a play at the prices as they have a good chance of gaining the 3 points.
 
York v Aldershot
Granted York’s home form is strong having only lost the once and Aldershot have only won once away, but I have to back Aldershot at just over 2/1 with Marathon. York look low on confidence at the moment and like Wrexham the fans probably wouldn’t be too upset to lose this one as they want their manager to leave as well. Aldershot have drawn half of their away matches, but their win did come at Dover so they can put in a good away performance. The basic stats suggest Aldershot will find this tough to win, but Aldershot have much the better side and York do look there for the taking at the moment. The crucial thing though is the price is big enough to take a chance that Aldershot can bring their home form to an away game as they did against Dover.
 
Altrincham v Morpeth
The home side are still to win in the league and just beat Gainsborough in the previous round. Jim Harvey is still struggling to turn the team around since becoming manager and this looks a very tricky FA Cup tie for them. They face last season’s FA Vase winners Morpeth
who beat Blyth Spartans 4-2 in the previous round. Given Blyth were top of the Evo-Stik Northern Premier at the time and Altrincham are currently bottom of the National League North there isn’t much difference between those two sides. Morpeth come from the strongest Step 5 league in the country and they look worth backing at BetVictor’s 4/1 to cause another upset.
 
North Leigh v Folkestone
It is surprising that Folkestone are such big favourites for this game. The Ryman Premier side aren’t in the best of form at the moment and are currently mid-table. North Leigh play at the level below, but are only just outside the play-offs in the Evo-Stik Southern Division One South & West. They have won five of their league nine league games and are unbeaten in their last 5. With home advantage I think they will fancy their chances here and the 85/40 with BetVictor looks on the large side.
 
Slough v Dartford
Slough were a massive price to win the Evo-Stik Southern Premier before the season started, but they are making a mockery of those odds as they top the table having won 9 of their 11 league games and only losing once. I think they will be bang their come the end of the season and this could be a league fixture next term. Dartford will be a good test for the home side as they are just outside the play-offs in the National League South, but they are much better at home than they have been away and Slough have the advantage of a 3G pitch. I think Slough are up to winning this and I would have them shorter than BetVictor’s 2/1.
 
FA Cup acca
I was unfortunate not to land a decent 6 fold in the previous round and this time I am looking to land a 4 fold which pays just over 5/2 with BetVictor. Burgess Hill should have too much for lowly Cadbury Heath. Eastbourne did us a big favour in the last round and they look to have a gift of a draw against Hadley. I am surprised to see St Albans are only 1/2 to beat Worthing at home as St Albans are going really well in the league compared to Worthing who aren’t. The final team are Hampton & Richmond who are going great guns in the National League South and travel to a Taunton side who are mid-table to levels below.