Match Previews for Saturday, 30 August 2025

Brackley Town vs Scunthorpe United

(5:30pm, St. James Park)

• Recent Form:
  • Brackley Town (9th in form table): Last four results: W, L, W, D.
  • Scunthorpe United (6th in form table): Last four results: W, W, W, D.
    
• Key Battle: Brackley’s defence (conceded 4 in 4 games) vs. Scunthorpe’s attack (9 goals in 4 games). Scott Byrne’s penalty-taking ability could be crucial for Brackley if they get a set-piece opportunity. Key players: R. Haynes and Connor Hall (Brackley); Dan Whitehall and Danny Howe (3 goals each, Scunthorpe).
  
• Preview: Scunthorpe’s unbeaten run and attacking momentum make them slight favourites, but Brackley’s recent home wins suggest a tight match. A moment of quality from Dan Whitehall or a set-piece for Scott Byrne could decide it.
  
• Prediction: Brackley Town 1-2 Scunthorpe United

Braintree Town vs Forest Green Rovers

(3:00pm, Rare Breed Meat Co. Stadium)

• Recent Form:
  • Braintree Town (16th in form table): Last five results: W, L, L, W, L.
  • Forest Green Rovers (1st in form table): Last five results: D, W, W, W, W.
    
• Key Battle: Braintree’s midfield (Elliot Thorpe, Tom Smith assists) vs. Forest Green’s attacking trio (Kyle Mitchell, Keenan McAllister, Tom Knowles). Braintree’s defence will need to contain Forest Green’s fluid attack. Key players: Lanre Walker (2 goals) and S. Kamara (Braintree); Kyle Mitchell and Keenan McAllister (2 goals each, Forest Green).
  
• Preview: Forest Green’s relentless form, with four straight wins, makes them heavy favourites. Braintree’s mixed results suggest they could keep it close at home, but a moment of brilliance from Keenan McAllister or Kyle Mitchell could decide it.
  
• Prediction: Braintree Town 1-3 Forest Green Rovers

Eastleigh vs Altrincham

(3:00pm, Silverlake Stadium)

• Recent Form:
  • Eastleigh (15th in form table): Last five results: L, L, W, W, L.
  • Altrincham (13th in form table): Last five results: W, L, L, L, W.
    
• Key Battle: Eastleigh’s Aaron Blair (penalty threat, 3 goals) vs. Altrincham’s shaky away defence (conceded 8 in 3 away games). Altrincham’s counter-attacks could exploit Eastleigh’s inconsistent backline. Key players: Aaron Blair (Eastleigh); Kieran Reddin and Justin Knowles (2 goals each, Altrincham).
  
• Preview: Eastleigh’s recent home wins give them a slight edge, but Altrincham’s attacking threats could make it a high-scoring affair. Aaron Blair’s set-piece ability might tip the scales.
  
• Prediction: Eastleigh 2-1 Altrincham

FC Halifax Town vs Yeovil Town

(3:00pm, The Shay Stadium)

• Recent Form:
  • FC Halifax Town (19th in form table): Last five results: L, L, W, L, D.
  • Yeovil Town (18th in form table): Last five results: D, L, W, L, L.
    
• Key Battle: Halifax’s David Kawa (2 goals) vs. Yeovil’s Jordan Sims (2 goals) in attack. Both teams leak goals, so midfield control will be crucial.
  
• Preview: This is a toss-up between two struggling sides. Halifax’s home advantage might be offset by Yeovil’s attacking intent, potentially leading to a draw.
  
• Prediction: FC Halifax Town 1-1 Yeovil Town

Gateshead vs Aldershot Town

(3:00pm, Gateshead International Stadium)

• Recent Form:
  • Gateshead (8th in form table): Last five results: L, W, L, W, W.
  • Aldershot Town (11th in form table): Last five results: L, L, L, W, W.
    
• Key Battle: Gateshead’s attack (Will Flint, Kofi Adom, 2 goals each) vs. Aldershot’s defence (10 conceded). Aldershot’s set-piece threat (Ryan Hill’s penalties, 3 goals) could be decisive. Key players: Will Flint and Kofi Adom (Gateshead); Ryan Hill and Tyler Abrahams (2 goals, Aldershot).
  
• Preview: Aldershot’s recent scoring form makes them slight favourites, but Gateshead’s home resilience and back-to-back wins suggest a close contest. Expect goals.
  
• Prediction: Gateshead 2-3 Aldershot Town

Hartlepool United vs Boreham Wood

(3:00pm, The Prestige Group Stadium)

• Recent Form:
  • Hartlepool United (4th in form table): Last five results: D, W, W, W, D.
  • Boreham Wood (10th in form table): Last four results: L, D, W, W.
    
• Key Battle: Hartlepool’s Adam Reid (3 goals) vs. Boreham Wood’s Luke Norris (3 goals) in the attacking third. Hartlepool’s solid defence (1 conceded in 5 games) could be key.
  
• Preview: Hartlepool’s unbeaten run and strong home form make them favourites, but Boreham Wood’s recent wins could make it competitive.
  
• Prediction: Hartlepool United 2-1 Boreham Wood

Morecambe vs Woking

(3:00pm, Mazuma Mobile Stadium)

• Recent Form:
  • Morecambe (20th in form table): Last two results: W, L.
  • Woking (23rd in form table): Last five results: L, L, L, L, D.
    
• Key Battle: Morecambe’s attack (Ben Tollitt) vs. Woking’s leaky defence (11 conceded in 5 games). Woking need to tighten up to avoid another loss. Key players: Ben Tollitt and David Ogwuru (Morecambe); Adam Drewe and Ollie Sanderson (Woking).
  
• Preview: Morecambe’s home advantage and Woking’s abysmal form make the hosts favourites. Morecambe could capitalise on Woking’s defensive frailties for a comfortable win.
  
• Prediction: Morecambe 2-0 Woking

Solihull Moors vs Southend United

(12:30pm, ARMCO Arena)

• Recent Form:
  • Solihull Moors (21st in form table): Last five results: D, D, D, L, L.
  • Southend United (5th in form table): Last five results: W, W, D, W, D.
    
• Key Battle: Solihull’s defence (10 conceded in 5 games) vs. Southend’s attack (7 goals). Southend’s clinical finishing could exploit Solihull’s defensive frailties. Key players: Dom Creaney and Jack Clarke (Solihull); Sam Austin and Charlie Kendall (2 goals each, Southend).
  
• Preview: Southend’s form and depth, bolstered by their strong away support which could create a vibrant atmosphere, boosting their attacking momentum, make them favourites. Solihull’s home ground could keep it close, but Southend’s attacking efficiency might secure the win.
  
• Prediction: Solihull Moors 1-2 Southend United

Sutton United vs Carlisle United

(3:00pm, VBS Community Stadium)

• Recent Form:
  • Sutton United (22nd in form table): Last five results: D, D, L, L, L.
  • Carlisle United (3rd in form table): Last five results: W, D, D, W, W.
    
• Key Battle: Sutton’s Ben Njoku (2 goals) vs. Carlisle’s defence (4 conceded in 5 games). Carlisle’s attacking firepower could overwhelm Sutton’s shaky defence. Key players: Ben Njoku (Sutton); Ryan Linney (4 goals, Carlisle).
  
• Preview: Carlisle’s attacking prowess and unbeaten run, bolstered by their strong away support which will likely create an intense atmosphere, fuelling their attacking play, make them favourites. Sutton’s home struggles suggest a tough day, but they could nick a goal.
  
• Prediction: Sutton United 1-3 Carlisle United

Truro City vs Boston United

(3:00pm, Truro Sports Hub)

• Recent Form:
  • Truro City (24th in form table): Last five results: L, L, L, L, L.
  • Boston United (14th in form table): Last four results: W, L, L, W.
• Key Battle: Truro’s defence (9 conceded in 5 games) vs. Boston’s Luke John-Lewis (3 goals). Boston’s attacking threat should exploit Truro’s defensive frailties. Key players: Will Dean (Truro); Luke John-Lewis (Boston).
• Preview: Truro’s winless run and Boston’s attacking form make the visitors favourites. Boston’s clinical finishing could secure a comfortable win.
• Prediction: Truro City 0-2 Boston United

Wealdstone vs Rochdale

(3:00pm, Grosvenor Vale)

• Recent Form:
  • Wealdstone (7th in form table): Last five results: W, W, W, L, L.
  • Rochdale (2nd in form table): Last five results: W, W, W, L, W.
    
• Key Battle: Wealdstone’s home defence (2 conceded in 2 home games) vs. Rochdale’s Ethan Dieseruvwe (3 goals). Wealdstone’s Ollie Mussa (2 assists) could be key in midfield. Key players: James Cook and Sean Adarkwa (Wealdstone); Ethan Dieseruvwe (Rochdale).
  
• Preview: Rochdale’s strong form makes them favourites, but Wealdstone’s home strength suggests a tight match. A set-piece or Ethan Dieseruvwe’s finishing could decide it.
  
• Prediction: Wealdstone 1-2 Rochdale

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