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.
