29 May 2021. Who will be Top of the National League?

[portugull]

kingsgull83 I wanted my dream scenario to be realistic and Stockport are very hard to beat at Edgeley Park just 2 defeats in 19 games.

Very good news Maidenhead have signed an emergency keeper. Lets hope he plays a blinder on Saturday and Sutton get beat. Maidenhead beat us 4-1 so I fancy them to win.

[SuperNickyWroe]

kingsgull83 I wanted my dream scenario to be realistic and Stockport are very hard to beat at Edgeley Park just 2 defeats in 19 games.

Very good news Maidenhead have signed an emergency keeper. Lets hope he plays a blinder on Saturday and Sutton get beat. Maidenhead beat us 4-1 so I fancy them to win.

But they've drawn more - 9 - than they've won - 8.........
And D&R should have beat them the other night......

[Modgull]

I'm more worried about the spelling skills of toastkid

And his numeracy skills!

[brucie]

Hate to rain on your parade but perhaps a reality check is needed.

From Maidenheads line up that beat us 4-1 they will be missing 5/6 players tomorrow due to injuries and suspensions

[portugull]

brucie how does tomorrows team compare to the team that beat Hartlepool away 4-2 with 10 men for all the second half as recently as Saturday 8th May?

[brucie]

They've got an untried 19 year old keeper in goal which isn't great for starters. That's a key position and having both their regular keepers out isn't good news.

They've got Shekleford and Upward both suspended. Blissetts out for the season, and Sam Barratt who has been doing well lately didn't play against Notts County.

Not sure how they lined up against Hartlepool but I guess the two suspended players played.

It appears that Whitfield and Cameron may return at Stockport.

[DerekDawkinsJnr]

I see the playoff final will be at Ashton Gate. In the event that we end up there, that's not a bad trip. Very sensible location given that the most likely finalists are the teams who will play this Sunday.

Shame uefa can't be as sensible when picking their venues for finals.

[MellowYellow]

If we end up in the play-offs the five season-defining matches will take place over a three-week period, with all games shown exclusively live by BT Sport.

Vanarama National League Play-Off Schedule:

Saturday 5th June 2021 – 4pm – Elimination Round – Match A – 5th place vs 6th place

Sunday 6th June 2021 – 4pm – Elimination Round – Match B – 4th place vs 7th Place

Saturday 12th June 2021 – 12pm – Semi Final – 2nd place vs winner of Match A

Sunday 13th June 2021 – 12pm – Semi Final – 3rd place vs winner of Match B

Sunday 20th June 2021 – 2pm – Promotion Final – Ashton Gate

ALL play-off eliminator and semi-final matches will be played at reduced stadium capacity with only home fans permitted. The Final will allow both sets of supporters in limited numbers.

[portugull]

brucie I just checked the Maidenhead Team compared to last Sat when they beat Hartlepool.

Of the 10 outfield players 3 are missing. Sheckleford suspended, Wiltshire injured or dropped but replaced by Upward and Barrett a huge miss from our point of view.

Fingers crossed but Alan Devonshire will set up his team to give Sutton a real test.

[brucie]

Yes duff gen upward isn't suspended, but I'm worried about the inexperienced keeper.

[portugull]

To cheer you up brucie James Holden is the First choice Reading Under 23's Keeper and played brilliantly on May 10th against Wolves Under 23's.

Lets hope he plays a blinder!

[brucie]

Sounds like he's made a couple of good saves so far.

[standupsitdown]

Sutton on top but still 0.0.
The last 30 minutes will go a long way to deciding whether we win the league.

[Gloomy Gull]

Sutton taken the lead

[Gloomy Gull]

Now 2 - 0 Sutton !