Non League Best Bets - Saturday 20th January 2024

With postponements up and down the country due to adverse weather conditions, this week's Non-League slate is a tricky one. However, of the games that dodged the postponements (thus far), two bets stand out.

Hampton & Richmond vs Eastbourne Borough

Fresh off of a surprise penalty shootout victory over National League side Hartlepool in the FA Trophy, Hampton & Richmond will be full of confidence.

The Beavers currently sit third, and will fancy their chances of promotion through the playoffs. At home, Mel Gwinnett's side have gained 25 points from 10 matches, scoring 25 goals in the process. Seven of their 10 home games have seen them score two or more goals, including five against fourth place Maidstone, three vs pre-season favourites Torquay, four against second place Worthing and four against Dartford.

After arriving from Plymouth Parkway in the summer, Ben Seymour has been in fine fettle, scoring 12 goals and will be the key to the Beavers attack on the weekend.

Eastbourne Borough opted for a new transfer strategy in the summer and it has yet to reap its rewards yet, with Borough sitting in the relegation zone. After sacking Mark Beard, Adam Murray was brought in to steady the ship.

The Sports have the second worst defensive record in the league, conceding 53 goals from 28 games. Of their 15 away games, Eastbourne Borough have conceded 2+ in 9 of these.

Hampton and Richmond will be expecting to put Eastbourne Borough to the sword and continue their excellent home form.

Selection: Hampton and Richmond to score 2+ goals - 1.80

Farnborough vs Chelmsford

Two of the National League South entertainers face off at the Easy As Hgv Stadium in what is set to be a barnstorming affair.

Spencer Day's side have had a lacklustre start to the season and currently sit in 14th. However, there is hope yet as they are only five points off playoffs. With 44 goals scored and 46 conceded, Farnborough games average 3.33 goals per game. At home, over 2.5 goals has landed in 10/13 games (77%).

Chelmsford are currently occupying fifth place having won their last four games on the bounce. Robbie Simpson's side are chasing promotion to the National League and look well on their way based on their current form. Away from home, they rank top of the league, with 27 points from 13 away games.

Like Farnborough, over 2.5 goals has landed in 10/13 for Chelmsford (away from home). Odds of 1.80 presents real value.

Selection: Over 2.5 goals - 1.80