Unibet's Vanarama National League Matchday 20 Preview

By Sam Elliott

The teams at the top are all on home turf this weekend - but will some unruly guests turn up and cause mayhem on their doorstep?

One record is sure to be smashed on Saturday but will it be pleasant viewing for the 16,000 as the title race rumbles on?

It is going to be a week jam-packed full of huge crowds and Unibet take a closer look at what’s ahead.

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Gateshead vs Southend United

Focus falls on both ends of the table at the International Stadium.

Southend fans are wondering how long their inspired players can keep bringing them cheer with things off the pitch far from perfect.

They are doing a stand up job of ignoring the issues - up to fifth, they’ve won three of the last three away from home without conceding a goal.

What Gateshead fans would give for one shut-out. They’ve not kept a clean sheet since September, and both sides involved in their fixtures have scored in all their last 11 games. It’s sure to be eventful again.

One to watch: Jack Bridge (Southend United)
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Wrexham vs Aldershot Town

If only Wrexham were half as clinical away from the Racecourse. Phil Parkinson has been searching for answers as to why they still suffer with a little travel sickness.

It’s nine wins from nine in the National League alone at home, scoring 35 times already. Make that 11 wins in all competitions.

Away, through, and it’s a different matter - they’ve dropped points in six of their 10 games on the road, and in the FA Cup couldn’t see off Blyth Spartans on their own patch.

Can Aldershot be the first club to take points off the Dragons on home turf since mid-April?

Well they can’t afford a repeat of recent weeks, a hammering at struggling Torquay and a meek showing at home to Maidenhead United.

One to watch: Jordan Davies (Wrexham)
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Notts County vs Yeovil Town

Nothing to see here. Just over 16,000 people watching a National League game for the first time ever.

It’s irresistible when a club is playing the type of football Notts County are this season.

It’s even tantalising when the club decide to thank the fans and boost the community by offering tickets for just £5.

We already know the division’s regular season attendance record - set when they played Solihull Moors last season - will be smashed on Saturday.

But will the players thrive in front of a packed house, or could it bring some stage nerves?

Well, Notts always score at home. They have done in every home league game for over a year and a half.

But their fans will still be ruing dropped points at Meadow Lane to Bromley in their last outing in Nottingham.

They also face a Yeovil Town side who finally got the win they needed to kick-start their season last weekend.

They have picked up under Mark Cooper and the message from the new boss will be clear on Saturday - catch them cold when all the focus is on the table toppers.

What a weekend we’ve got ahead!

One to watch: Adam Chicksen (Notts County)
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