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While the National League North title race does not go as deep as the National League South one, three teams are still in with a shot at the title, while five teams are battling for two playoff spots.
Southport sit 19th but 12 points clear of relegation. David Morgan's side are six games without a win and three games without a goal and will have Brackley and Scunthorpe cheering them on.
Kidderminster have lost just one of their last 13 games, including eight wins from their last nine. Phil Brown's side have the third best away record in the league. A repeat of the 2-0 scoreline last time they met would see the Harriers promoted.
Prediction: Southport 0-2 Kidderminster
Brackley have won their last five games, conceding just one goal to put themselves within touching distance of promotion. However, Kidderminsters strong form and promotion know-how may make them hard to leapfrog. Seven losses from 22 home games has scuppered The Saints title charge. However, a home game against a Farsley Celtic side who have lost their last 17 gives them reasons to be optimistic.
Prediction: Brackley 5-0 Farsley Celtic
A game with so much riding on it for both teams as Scunthorpe travel west to Hereford.
Herefords five game unbeaten streak was abruptly ended as they lost 5-1 at rivals Kidderminster. A draw makes it impossible for Spennymoor to catch The Bulls, but with Curzon and Buxton playing favourable home games, Paul Caddis' side really need to pick up all three points. When the sides met in December, it was a bore 0-0 draw, but you would be hard pressed to find a similar outcome this time around.
Scunthorpe have been in inconsistent form, losing three and winning four of their last seven games. Coincidentally, all four wins were at home, while all three losses ended 1-0. It has been the away form that has affected Andy Butler's side who have lost once at Glanford Park.
Prediction: Hereford 2-2 Scunthorpe
After surviving against the odds last season, Rushall Olympics one year stay in the National League North was prematurely ended as they sit 15 points from safety after three losses on the bounce.
Chorley know a win sees them in the playoffs for the second year running, unless Hereford and Curzon can overcome a five goal margin. The Magpies have struggled on the road, ranking 14th for points on the road, as well as not winning in their last eight. Against an already relegated Rushall side, Andy Preece's side may just have enough to edge into the playoffs.
Prediction: Rushall Olympic 1-2 Chorley
A 0-3 win at Farsley Celtic ended a three game run of not scoring for Curzon who sit outside the playoffs on goals scored. Mark Bradshaw's side have the 15th best home record, with their only win in five at Tameside Stadium coming against second bottom Warrington Town. Leamington have only taken 13 points from 22 away games, failing to score in their last six games.With Hereford facing a tough task against title-chasing Scunthorpe, Curzon will fancy their chances of finishing in the top seven.
Prediction: Curzon 2-0 Leamington
Sat two points off Chorley, Hereford and Curzon, Buxton are up against it if they are to finish in the top seven. The Bucks have won over half of their home games (12) bur still rank 11th in this statistic, losing eight of their 22 at the Tarmac Silverlands Stadium. They host a Warrington side without a win in nine, losing eight of their last nine away games.
Prediction: Buxton 3-0 Warrington
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