Blue Square Bet Premier:
Champions - Fleetwood Town
Play Offs - Wrexham (2nd) vs. Luton Town (5th)
Mansfield Town (3rd) vs. York City (4th)
Relegated - Hayes & Yeading United
Darlington
Bath City
Kettering
Blue Square North:
Champions - Hyde
Play Offs - Guiseley (2nd) vs. Nuneaton Town (5th)
Halifax Town (3rd) vs. Gainsborough Trinity (4th)
Relegated - Hinckley United
Blyth Spartans
Eastwood Town
Blue Square South:
Champions - Woking
Play Offs - Dartford (2nd) vs. Basingstoke Town (5th)
Welling United (3rd) vs. Sutton United (4th)
Relegated - Maidenhead United
Hampton & Richmond
Thurrock
Ryman League:
Champions - Billericay Town
Play Offs - AFC Hornchurch (2nd) vs. Bury Town (5th)
Lowestoft Town (3rd) vs. Wealdstone (4th)
Relegated - Leatherhead
Aveley
Tooting & Mitcham
Horsham
EvoStik (Southern) League:
Champions - Brackley Town
Play Offs - AFC Totton's game was postponed, meaning nothing is yet confirmed.
Oxford City (2nd), Chesham United, Cambridge City all are guaranteed play off spot. If AFC Totton win or draw, they will be in the play-offs instead of Stourbridge.
Relegated - Hemel Hempstead
Evesham United
Swindon Supermarine
Cirencester Town
Northern League:
Champions - Chester FC
Play Offs - FC United of Manchester (2) - (0) Chorley
Hednesford United (0) - (5) Bradford Park Avenue
Relegated - Chasetown, Mickleover Sports, Burscough.
Northwich Victoria will await an appeal against a relegation,which could stop Frickley Athletic from being relegated
Saturday, 28 April 2012
Thursday, 5 April 2012
Blue Square Bet Premier Preview, 06/04/12
We preview Good Friday's 4 Blue Square Bet Premier games.
Forest Green vs. Ebbsfleet United
A mid-table clash, both sides have progressed well this season, especially the home side who sit in 10th place. United are quite decent away from home and have picked up six wins on their travels this season, meanwhile Rovers aren't too bad at home either. This game has a draw written all over it. Draw is 3.50 with Blue Square.
NLT PREDICTS: 1-1
Wrexham vs. Alfreton
Wrexham will need to win all their remaining games to stand any chance of toppling Fleetwood at the top, starting with Alfreton. It won't be all plain sailing for the home side as the visitors have won their last three and are second in the form tables. Wrexham win 1.36 with Blue Square.
NLT PREDICTS: 2-0
Newport vs. AFC Telford
Newport will be boosted by their mid-week win over high-flying York City and face a side also on 41 points. Telford will be looking over their shoulder, but have a four point cushion over Hayes in 21st position. County will look for another three points to guarantee their safety despite having two games in hand. Newport are 1.80 for the home win.
NLT PREDICTS: 1-1
Tamworth vs. Bath City
Tamworth face Bath, who became the first side to be relegated on Tuesday. Tamworth will be pleased to be a good 9 points off the 21st position and have impressed on their own patch, Bath however have had a poor season. Can't look beyond a home win. Tamworth a good 1.73 for the home win.
NLT PREDICTS: 3-1
Forest Green vs. Ebbsfleet United
A mid-table clash, both sides have progressed well this season, especially the home side who sit in 10th place. United are quite decent away from home and have picked up six wins on their travels this season, meanwhile Rovers aren't too bad at home either. This game has a draw written all over it. Draw is 3.50 with Blue Square.
NLT PREDICTS: 1-1
Wrexham vs. Alfreton
Wrexham will need to win all their remaining games to stand any chance of toppling Fleetwood at the top, starting with Alfreton. It won't be all plain sailing for the home side as the visitors have won their last three and are second in the form tables. Wrexham win 1.36 with Blue Square.
NLT PREDICTS: 2-0
Newport vs. AFC Telford
Newport will be boosted by their mid-week win over high-flying York City and face a side also on 41 points. Telford will be looking over their shoulder, but have a four point cushion over Hayes in 21st position. County will look for another three points to guarantee their safety despite having two games in hand. Newport are 1.80 for the home win.
NLT PREDICTS: 1-1
Tamworth vs. Bath City
Tamworth face Bath, who became the first side to be relegated on Tuesday. Tamworth will be pleased to be a good 9 points off the 21st position and have impressed on their own patch, Bath however have had a poor season. Can't look beyond a home win. Tamworth a good 1.73 for the home win.
NLT PREDICTS: 3-1
Tuesday, 3 April 2012
Tonight's Blue Square North/South Preview.
Blue Square North:
Blyth Spartans vs. Solihull Moors
With Blyth all but relegated after a poor season, Solihull are undefeated in four games and look good for all three points. A tasty 2.25 (Blue Square) to do just that.
NLT Predicts: 0-2
Droylsden vs. Harrogate Town
Droylsden's chances of the play-offs are all but gone, and are undefeated in five games. Harrogate Town are slipping towards the drop zone and are only above the drop zone by one point. Town will be desperate for the points and Blue Square's 3.60 for the draw seems a decent punt.
NLT Predicts: 1-1
Guiseley vs. Gloucester City
Guiseley are flying and are catching Hyde in that top spot, they have won their last four games and with a win here could move just three points off first position. Gloucester are only 5 points off the relegation zone despite finding themselves 14th. Home win is 1.50.
NLT Predicts: 3-1
Stalybridge Celtic vs. Bishop's Stortford
Stalybridge are just two points off a play-off spot and a win tonight would put them in 4th place. They face Bishop's Stortford who are one eight teams trying to avoid relegation, just two points off the final drop spot they will be desperate for a result, they have lost their last two, whilst the home side won their last two. 1.61 for a home win.
NLT Predicts: 2-0
Vauxhall Motors vs. Hinckley United
A huge game in the relegation scrap, the home side are 20th and the visitors are 19th. Seperated by just one goal in the league both sides will be desperate to win the massive six-pointer. The home side are on real form recently undefeated in 5 games, and United haven't won in three games. Both teams won't want to lose. Draw is 3.40
NLT Predicts: 1-1
Blue Square South:
Eastbourne Borough vs. Dartford.
Eastbourne's fortunes have been lifted by three recent wins but will be keen for three more points to guarantee their survival. Dartford however are in second position eight points off Woking, a win tonight would leave them five points off that top spot. Both teams are on form but Darford at 1.80 seems tempting.
Blyth Spartans vs. Solihull Moors
With Blyth all but relegated after a poor season, Solihull are undefeated in four games and look good for all three points. A tasty 2.25 (Blue Square) to do just that.
NLT Predicts: 0-2
Droylsden vs. Harrogate Town
Droylsden's chances of the play-offs are all but gone, and are undefeated in five games. Harrogate Town are slipping towards the drop zone and are only above the drop zone by one point. Town will be desperate for the points and Blue Square's 3.60 for the draw seems a decent punt.
NLT Predicts: 1-1
Guiseley vs. Gloucester City
Guiseley are flying and are catching Hyde in that top spot, they have won their last four games and with a win here could move just three points off first position. Gloucester are only 5 points off the relegation zone despite finding themselves 14th. Home win is 1.50.
NLT Predicts: 3-1
Stalybridge Celtic vs. Bishop's Stortford
Stalybridge are just two points off a play-off spot and a win tonight would put them in 4th place. They face Bishop's Stortford who are one eight teams trying to avoid relegation, just two points off the final drop spot they will be desperate for a result, they have lost their last two, whilst the home side won their last two. 1.61 for a home win.
NLT Predicts: 2-0
Vauxhall Motors vs. Hinckley United
A huge game in the relegation scrap, the home side are 20th and the visitors are 19th. Seperated by just one goal in the league both sides will be desperate to win the massive six-pointer. The home side are on real form recently undefeated in 5 games, and United haven't won in three games. Both teams won't want to lose. Draw is 3.40
NLT Predicts: 1-1
Blue Square South:
Eastbourne Borough vs. Dartford.
Eastbourne's fortunes have been lifted by three recent wins but will be keen for three more points to guarantee their survival. Dartford however are in second position eight points off Woking, a win tonight would leave them five points off that top spot. Both teams are on form but Darford at 1.80 seems tempting.
Preview of tonight's games.
Blue Square Premier:
Lincoln City vs. Cambridge United.
With Lincoln seemingly avoiding the relegation battle three more points would surely guarantee their survival, recently strong at home, winning 4-0 and 2-0. Cambridge are yet again dissapointingly mid-table and have struggled away from home. United are four games without a win.
NLT Predicts: 1-1. With both teams seemingly safe a bore draw seems likely.
ODDS (BlueSquare)
Lincoln: 2.37
Draw: 3.30
Cambridge: 2.75
Lincoln City vs. Cambridge United.
With Lincoln seemingly avoiding the relegation battle three more points would surely guarantee their survival, recently strong at home, winning 4-0 and 2-0. Cambridge are yet again dissapointingly mid-table and have struggled away from home. United are four games without a win.
NLT Predicts: 1-1. With both teams seemingly safe a bore draw seems likely.
ODDS (BlueSquare)
Lincoln: 2.37
Draw: 3.30
Cambridge: 2.75
First Goalscorer (Selected)
Alan Power (Lincoln) 10/1
Adam Marriott (Cambridge) 8/1
Harry Pell (Cambridge) 16/1
Newport County vs. York City.
A dress rehearsal of the FA Trophy Final. Newport find themselves one point off the relegation spots but have two games in hand, one of them tonight against York who are currently in the play-offs. City also have two games in hand on the teams around them and will be desperate to put daylight between them and Luton in 6th. It is worth noting that City are undefeated in 14 games in all competitions away from home.
NLT Predicts: 1-2. York are playing well on the road, and Newport aren't the best at home. Tight away win.
ODDS:
Newport County: 2.87
Draw: 3.30
York City: 2.25
First Goalscorer: (selected)
Moses Ashikodi (York) 13/2
Max Porter (Newport) 14/1
Matty Blair (York) 8/1
Wednesday, 28 March 2012
Promotion
With the season drawing to an exciting end, there is still a matter of settling one automatic promotion spot and four play-off places in the Blue Square Bet Premier. With the table looking so tight with just six games remaning, we preview and talk up each of the teams in contention chances..
AUTOMATIC PROMOTION
It's quite simply a two horse race, Fleetwood Town and Wrexham. Fleetwood have the advantage, 6 points clear of the the Welsh Club but Wrexham have a game in hand. If the Dragons were to win their game in hand they would be three points behind and the two sides meet on Tuesday 10th April, a match that could decide the title.
Odds (BlueSquare) to win the title:
Fleetwood - 2/9
Wrexham - 3/1
PLAY-OFFS
The play-off race is wide open and a matter of 8 teams fighting for 4 places. Either Wrexham or Fleetwood look set to take the second place, meaning the other three up for grabs.
Mansfield Town have been flying recently, scoring 13 goals in two games. They currently occupy the third position on 71 points with six games remaining. Other teams have games in hand on them (Luton & York) meaning they could slip down the table but their next four games, three of them are against teams fighting for relegation. 4/1 for promotion.
Southport are the divisions suprise package this year, and have shaken off the doubters by remaining consistent throughout. A key win at York last saturday shows that they are no pushovers. York and Luton do have games in hand over them but their six remaining games are winnable. 3 at home, 3 away to Barrow, Tamworth & Grimsby. 8/1 for promotion.
York City currently occupy the fifth and final play-off spot. They are currently three points off Southport, and four off Mansfield but have two games on hand, which could be key in their push. A vitally important game this Friday against Luton away, who also have only played 38 games. 9/2 for promotion.
Luton Town are only outside of the play-offs by the virtue of one goal. Once again another inconsistent season has meant that Town will be fighting for the play-offs, and like York the two games in hand could prove vital. Starting with fridays key game against York, Luton have 4 games at home in the run in. 19/5 for promotion.
Grimsby Town are an outside shout for the play-offs this season but have been playing some decent football. Their recent form is concerning, being unable to convert draws into wins has frustrated many. Six games left, would need to win at least five to stand a chance. 10/1 for promotion.
Kidderminster Harriers are in a similar position to Grimsby, six games left, all of which need to be pretty much won to keep the pressure on the teams above. They face Grimsby, Southport, Luton and Mansfield. So they could still spring a suprise. 22/1 for promotion.
Gateshead face an uphill battle for a play-off spot, but have a game on hand and a chance to close the gap. Will need to win most of their games remaining to stand a chance. 25/1 for promotion.
AUTOMATIC PROMOTION
It's quite simply a two horse race, Fleetwood Town and Wrexham. Fleetwood have the advantage, 6 points clear of the the Welsh Club but Wrexham have a game in hand. If the Dragons were to win their game in hand they would be three points behind and the two sides meet on Tuesday 10th April, a match that could decide the title.
Odds (BlueSquare) to win the title:
Fleetwood - 2/9
Wrexham - 3/1
PLAY-OFFS
The play-off race is wide open and a matter of 8 teams fighting for 4 places. Either Wrexham or Fleetwood look set to take the second place, meaning the other three up for grabs.
Mansfield Town have been flying recently, scoring 13 goals in two games. They currently occupy the third position on 71 points with six games remaining. Other teams have games in hand on them (Luton & York) meaning they could slip down the table but their next four games, three of them are against teams fighting for relegation. 4/1 for promotion.
Southport are the divisions suprise package this year, and have shaken off the doubters by remaining consistent throughout. A key win at York last saturday shows that they are no pushovers. York and Luton do have games in hand over them but their six remaining games are winnable. 3 at home, 3 away to Barrow, Tamworth & Grimsby. 8/1 for promotion.
York City currently occupy the fifth and final play-off spot. They are currently three points off Southport, and four off Mansfield but have two games on hand, which could be key in their push. A vitally important game this Friday against Luton away, who also have only played 38 games. 9/2 for promotion.
Luton Town are only outside of the play-offs by the virtue of one goal. Once again another inconsistent season has meant that Town will be fighting for the play-offs, and like York the two games in hand could prove vital. Starting with fridays key game against York, Luton have 4 games at home in the run in. 19/5 for promotion.
Grimsby Town are an outside shout for the play-offs this season but have been playing some decent football. Their recent form is concerning, being unable to convert draws into wins has frustrated many. Six games left, would need to win at least five to stand a chance. 10/1 for promotion.
Kidderminster Harriers are in a similar position to Grimsby, six games left, all of which need to be pretty much won to keep the pressure on the teams above. They face Grimsby, Southport, Luton and Mansfield. So they could still spring a suprise. 22/1 for promotion.
Gateshead face an uphill battle for a play-off spot, but have a game on hand and a chance to close the gap. Will need to win most of their games remaining to stand a chance. 25/1 for promotion.
Saturday, 18 February 2012
This weekend's perfect treble! 18/02/12
This weekend's perfect non-league treble: (Odds from BlueSquare)
Kidderminster Harriers (1.57) vs. Lincoln City
Kiddy currently sit in 7th and look set again to challenge for a play-off spot and under Steve Burr look comfortable at home. Lincoln despite improving under new manager David Holdsworth have already lost 11 of their away matches, only winning three, the joint worst in the division.
Dover Athletic (1.80) vs. Truro City
Dover are undefeated in seven matches and despite drawing their last home game, Nicky Forster's men have shown some real quality football this season and Truro in 11th position haven't won in three.
Gloucester City (1.67) vs. Vauxhall Motors
Gloucester are in mid-table position but have won their last two and face a team who have only won three away all season and in 20th position.
£5 returns £22.92!
Kidderminster Harriers (1.57) vs. Lincoln City
Kiddy currently sit in 7th and look set again to challenge for a play-off spot and under Steve Burr look comfortable at home. Lincoln despite improving under new manager David Holdsworth have already lost 11 of their away matches, only winning three, the joint worst in the division.
Dover Athletic (1.80) vs. Truro City
Dover are undefeated in seven matches and despite drawing their last home game, Nicky Forster's men have shown some real quality football this season and Truro in 11th position haven't won in three.
Gloucester City (1.67) vs. Vauxhall Motors
Gloucester are in mid-table position but have won their last two and face a team who have only won three away all season and in 20th position.
£5 returns £22.92!
Tuesday, 6 December 2011
Blue Square Bet Premier Preview, 6/12/11
AFC Telford vs. York
York fresh from the 7-0 thrashing of Kettering, face an inconsistent Telford side at The New Bucks Head. Telford will have been dissapointed with the defeat at Bath last saturday and know they will have to up their game tonight against a well orgainsed York side. The yorkshire side have plenty of goals in them, showing in their 7-0 win over Kettering last saturday, so Telford will need to defend well for any chance of a result. NLT Prediction: 1-2
Alfreton Town vs. Newport County
A clash near the bottom, Alfreton find themselves sitting second bottom after two straight defeats, Newport however have changed their fortunes around with two consecutive wins. The form book points to an away win but Newport will have to keep their wits about them in injury time, in which Alfreton have scored four times, including two against Hayes and Yeading. NLT Prediction: 1-3
Braintree vs. Hayes & Yeading
Again another clash nearer the bottom, Braintree find themselves 14th, whereas the visitors are 22nd. Braintree will be concerned after saturday's defeat means they haven't won in six, however Hayes find themselves on a worse run, having not won in 8. It all points to a draw, but Braintree will fancy themselves over a recently poor Hayes side.
NLT Prediction: 1-0
Ebbsfleet vs. Cambridge United
Fleet currently placed in 16th take on an in-form Cambridge side who sit 5th. The home side haven't won in four, but tend to score plenty of goals at home, three in their last home game. The visitors have Michael Gash in their ranks, the ex-fleet player will be desperate to get on the score sheet tonight. They have been playing their best football but will feel they need to win games like this in-order to really challenge for Promotion this year.
NLT Prediction: 1-3
Forest Green vs. Tamworth
This match would have been labelled a relegation scrap at the start of the season but both teams find themselves comfortably in midtable after some fine performances. Rovers, are unbeaten in seven league games and David Hockaday has urged the players to keep up their rich form. Tamworth will be buzzing after their fa cup win and next round match at Everton, but will be looking to concentrate on the league. Their away form isn't great but still have the players to do the damage.
NLT Prediction: 1-1
Grimsby vs. Mansfield Town
On paper this is the tie of tonight's fixtures. Grimsby will be dissapointed with their draw at Salisbury but scored seven in their last home game and have seemed to re-discovered their confidence. Mansfield are in 8th position and will be desperate to keep up pressure on the top five, but as seen in previous campaigns the Stags have failed to live up to expectations.
NLT Prediction: 2-0
Kettering vs. Darlington
It's been sad reading all about Kettering's demise and were at one point struggling to find a team for tonight's game. The home side are really struggling not just on the field but off it too. The away side will surely fancy their chances of victory and a win will keep their play-off ambitions alive.
NLT Prediction: 0-5
Kidderminster vs. Bath City
Kiddy are only three points off the play-off positions after overcoming an mid season blip. The harriers have plently of goals in them having scored three against Ebbsfleet. Bath are rock-bottom of the division but recently recorded a rare victory. City will look to set out a defensive stall and hope to score on the counter attack.
NLT Prediction: 2-0
Lincoln City vs. Luton Town
Lincoln will be up for Luton as the sides first meet in non-league football. David Holdsworth has recently turned around the fortunes of City but they still lie in 19th position. Luton slipped to an FA cup defeat to Cheltenham and will need consistency in the league to achieve their goal of promotion. Two ex-league clubs with different ambitions, surely only one outcome?
NLT Prediction: 1-2
Stockport vs. Gateshead
Stockport are in a dissapointing 21st position, and Jim Gannon's return couldn't inspire the team, slipping to a 7-0 defeat. Gateshead are a decent side but will be dissapointed missing out on a trip to Everton. Gateshead will be resiliant and will look to overcome saturday's poor performance with a victory.
NLT Prediction: 1-2
Wrexham vs. Southport
Easily the game of the night. Wrexham will be buzzing after their 1-0 win over Brentford on Saturday. The Red Dragons put on a great performance to ensure a trip to Brighton in the next round, however sitting top of the league they will need to keep focus if they want to achieve automatic promotion. Could be a corker. Southport are in third position and playing their best football in the clubs history. Despite escaping relegation last year because of Rushden's dimise they will provide a stern test for leaders Wrexham and will look at last years win over the Welsh side as inspiration.
NLT Prediction: 2-0
York fresh from the 7-0 thrashing of Kettering, face an inconsistent Telford side at The New Bucks Head. Telford will have been dissapointed with the defeat at Bath last saturday and know they will have to up their game tonight against a well orgainsed York side. The yorkshire side have plenty of goals in them, showing in their 7-0 win over Kettering last saturday, so Telford will need to defend well for any chance of a result. NLT Prediction: 1-2
Alfreton Town vs. Newport County
A clash near the bottom, Alfreton find themselves sitting second bottom after two straight defeats, Newport however have changed their fortunes around with two consecutive wins. The form book points to an away win but Newport will have to keep their wits about them in injury time, in which Alfreton have scored four times, including two against Hayes and Yeading. NLT Prediction: 1-3
Braintree vs. Hayes & Yeading
Again another clash nearer the bottom, Braintree find themselves 14th, whereas the visitors are 22nd. Braintree will be concerned after saturday's defeat means they haven't won in six, however Hayes find themselves on a worse run, having not won in 8. It all points to a draw, but Braintree will fancy themselves over a recently poor Hayes side.
NLT Prediction: 1-0
Ebbsfleet vs. Cambridge United
Fleet currently placed in 16th take on an in-form Cambridge side who sit 5th. The home side haven't won in four, but tend to score plenty of goals at home, three in their last home game. The visitors have Michael Gash in their ranks, the ex-fleet player will be desperate to get on the score sheet tonight. They have been playing their best football but will feel they need to win games like this in-order to really challenge for Promotion this year.
NLT Prediction: 1-3
Forest Green vs. Tamworth
This match would have been labelled a relegation scrap at the start of the season but both teams find themselves comfortably in midtable after some fine performances. Rovers, are unbeaten in seven league games and David Hockaday has urged the players to keep up their rich form. Tamworth will be buzzing after their fa cup win and next round match at Everton, but will be looking to concentrate on the league. Their away form isn't great but still have the players to do the damage.
NLT Prediction: 1-1
Grimsby vs. Mansfield Town
On paper this is the tie of tonight's fixtures. Grimsby will be dissapointed with their draw at Salisbury but scored seven in their last home game and have seemed to re-discovered their confidence. Mansfield are in 8th position and will be desperate to keep up pressure on the top five, but as seen in previous campaigns the Stags have failed to live up to expectations.
NLT Prediction: 2-0
Kettering vs. Darlington
It's been sad reading all about Kettering's demise and were at one point struggling to find a team for tonight's game. The home side are really struggling not just on the field but off it too. The away side will surely fancy their chances of victory and a win will keep their play-off ambitions alive.
NLT Prediction: 0-5
Kidderminster vs. Bath City
Kiddy are only three points off the play-off positions after overcoming an mid season blip. The harriers have plently of goals in them having scored three against Ebbsfleet. Bath are rock-bottom of the division but recently recorded a rare victory. City will look to set out a defensive stall and hope to score on the counter attack.
NLT Prediction: 2-0
Lincoln City vs. Luton Town
Lincoln will be up for Luton as the sides first meet in non-league football. David Holdsworth has recently turned around the fortunes of City but they still lie in 19th position. Luton slipped to an FA cup defeat to Cheltenham and will need consistency in the league to achieve their goal of promotion. Two ex-league clubs with different ambitions, surely only one outcome?
NLT Prediction: 1-2
Stockport vs. Gateshead
Stockport are in a dissapointing 21st position, and Jim Gannon's return couldn't inspire the team, slipping to a 7-0 defeat. Gateshead are a decent side but will be dissapointed missing out on a trip to Everton. Gateshead will be resiliant and will look to overcome saturday's poor performance with a victory.
NLT Prediction: 1-2
Wrexham vs. Southport
Easily the game of the night. Wrexham will be buzzing after their 1-0 win over Brentford on Saturday. The Red Dragons put on a great performance to ensure a trip to Brighton in the next round, however sitting top of the league they will need to keep focus if they want to achieve automatic promotion. Could be a corker. Southport are in third position and playing their best football in the clubs history. Despite escaping relegation last year because of Rushden's dimise they will provide a stern test for leaders Wrexham and will look at last years win over the Welsh side as inspiration.
NLT Prediction: 2-0
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