Braintree Town: Braintree have been potent at home, beating Yeovil Town 1-0 (Sahid Kamara goal) and Halifax Town 3-0 (Lewis Walker with two goals, Frankie Terry with one). However, a 5-0 loss to Carlisle United and a 2-1 defeat to Boreham Wood highlight defensive frailties.
Tamworth: Tamworth’s form is inconsistent, with a 2-0 win over Truro City (Manny Duku and Ben Enoru goals), a 4-3 loss to Gateshead, and a 1-1 draw with Brackley Town (Hayden Sayer goal). Their away form is weak, as seen in a 2-1 loss to Scunthorpe United.
Key Players:
Braintree Town: Lewis Walker, who scored twice against Halifax, and Frankie Terry, a goal-scoring defender, are central to their attack.
Tamworth: Hayden Sayer, with recent goals, and Manny Duku, a threat up front, will lead their charge.
Head-to-Head: No recent clashes in the data, but Braintree’s home scoring record gives them an edge.
Preview: Braintree will look to dominate at home, with Lewis Walker and Frankie Terry likely to test Tamworth’s shaky away defence. Tamworth’s Hayden Sayer and Manny Duku could capitalize on counter-attacks, but Braintree’s attacking momentum may prevail.
Prediction: Braintree Town 2-1 Tamworth
Eastleigh vs. Scunthorpe United
Kick-off: 19:45, Silverlake Stadium
Recent Form:
Eastleigh: Eastleigh have mixed results, winning 1-0 against Forest Green Rovers (Tom Knowles goal) and 2-0 against Boston United (Aaron Blair with two goals), but losing 3-2 to Aldershot Town. Aaron Blair and Harvey Saunders (scored vs. Altrincham) are their main threats.
Scunthorpe United: Scunthorpe are in strong form, beating Woking 3-1 (Danny Howe with two goals, Danny Whitehall with one) and drawing 1-1 with Halifax Town despite Ben Horton’s red card. Their 2-1 away win at Tamworth shows resilience.
Key Players:
Eastleigh: Aaron Blair, with three recent goals, and Harvey Saunders, with pace, are key.
Scunthorpe United: Danny Whitehall, with three goals, and Danny Howe, also with three, are prolific, supported by Callum Roberts’ assists.
Head-to-Head: No recent encounters, but Scunthorpe’s attacking depth outshines Eastleigh’s reliance on Aaron Blair.
Preview: Eastleigh will rely on Aaron Blair’s finishing at home, but Scunthorpe’s Danny Whitehall and Danny Howe are likely to exploit defensive lapses. Scunthorpe’s disciplined performance against Halifax makes them favourites.
Prediction: Eastleigh 1-2 Scunthorpe United
Morecambe vs. Forest Green Rovers
Kick-off: 19:45, Venue TBD
Recent Form:
Morecambe: Morecambe have struggled, losing 4-0 to Aldershot Town and 2-0 to Woking, but they beat Altrincham 2-1 (Ben Tollitt and David Ogwuru goals). Their defence has conceded six goals in two losses.
Forest Green Rovers: Forest Green are in top form, with a 4-0 win over Sutton United (Kyle McAllister with two goals, Jamie Moore-Taylor and Harvey Whitwell scoring) and a 1-0 victory against Eastleigh (Tom Knowles). They’ve kept two clean sheets in three games.
Key Players:
Morecambe: Ben Tollitt, with early goals, and David Ogwuru, with a late winner, are their main threats.
Forest Green Rovers: Kyle McAllister, with versatile finishing, and Tom Knowles, with clutch goals, lead the attack.
Head-to-Head: No recent matches, but Forest Green’s momentum makes them favourites.
Preview: Morecambe’s Ben Tollitt and David Ogwuru will need to breach Forest Green’s solid defence. Forest Green’s Kyle McAllister and Tom Knowles are likely to punish Morecambe’s fragile backline, favouring an away win.
Prediction: Morecambe 1-3 Forest Green Rovers
Solihull Moors vs. Yeovil Town
Kick-off: 19:45, ARMCO Arena
Recent Form:
Solihull Moors: Solihull have been inconsistent, losing 5-1 to Aldershot Town and 2-0 to Altrincham, but drawing 2-2 with Forest Green Rovers despite Dan Lipsiuc’s red card. Dan Creaney (goals vs. Southend and Carlisle) is their key attacker.
Yeovil Town: Yeovil are faltering, losing 4-3 to Gateshead (Josh Sims, Junior Morias, Harvey Greenslade goals) and 3-2 to Halifax Town (Junior Morias, Harvey Greenslade), with a 0-0 draw against Hartlepool. Their defence has conceded nine goals in three games.
Key Players:
Solihull Moors: Dan Creaney’s finishing and Ben Nicholson’s assists are vital.
Yeovil Town: Junior Morias, with penalty expertise, and Harvey Greenslade, with pace, are key.
Head-to-Head: No recent clashes, but Yeovil’s defensive issues favour Solihull at home.
Preview: Solihull’s Dan Creaney will target Yeovil’s shaky defence, while Junior Morias and Harvey Greenslade could create chances for Yeovil. Solihull’s home advantage and set-piece threat via Dan Creaney may edge them ahead.
Prediction: Solihull Moors 2-1 Yeovil Town
Wealdstone vs. Southend United
Kick-off: 19:45, Grosvenor Vale
Recent Form:
Wealdstone: Wealdstone beat Halifax Town 2-1 (Sam Adarkwa, Jack Cook goals) but lost 2-1 to Boston United and 3-1 to Rochdale. Their defence has conceded six goals in three games.
Southend United: Southend are in form, beating Solihull Moors 2-1 (Andrew Dallas with two goals) and Truro City 1-0 (Sam Austin), with a 1-1 draw against Hartlepool. Their defence is solid, and Andrew Dallas is a consistent threat.
Key Players:
Wealdstone: Sam Adarkwa’s finishing and Omar Mussa’s playmaking (two assists vs. Halifax) are crucial.
Southend United: Andrew Dallas, with recent goals, and Charlie Kendall, with creativity (scored vs. Tamworth), lead their attack.
Head-to-Head: Southend’s 3-0 win over Gateshead shows their attacking strength, while Wealdstone’s home win over Halifax suggests competitiveness.
Preview: Wealdstone’s Sam Adarkwa and Jack Cook will aim to exploit Southend’s defence at home, but Southend’s Andrew Dallas and Charlie Kendall are likely to test Wealdstone’s leaky backline. Southend’s consistency makes them slight favourites.
