Magpies need to keep a step ahead of the rest in National League North

By Craig Salmon
Published 21st Dec 2021, 07:59 BST
Updated 21st Dec 2021, 08:00 BST
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Chorley are under no illusions as to how difficult it is going to be to maintain their position in the National League North play-off zone.

The Magpies have slipped to fifth in the table, seven points behind leaders Brackley Town with AFC Fylde in second a point further back.

Gateshead are in third place and could go top if they make use of the games in hand on the their rivals.

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The sheer competitive nature of the division means only nine points separate fourth-placed Kidderminster Harriers and Kettering Town, who are down in 15th spot.

Chorley's Adam Blakeman on the ball against Southport, who have gone from bottom of the league to play-off contenders (photo:Stefan Willoughby)Chorley's Adam Blakeman on the ball against Southport, who have gone from bottom of the league to play-off contenders (photo:Stefan Willoughby)
Chorley's Adam Blakeman on the ball against Southport, who have gone from bottom of the league to play-off contenders (photo:Stefan Willoughby)

Chorley boss Jamie Vermiglio admits his men will have to keep performing if they are going to maintain their current position in the play-offs.

Having been without a game last weekend, the Magpies travel to neighbours Fylde on Boxing Day before hosting Curzon Ashton on Tuesday.

He said: “There are a lot of teams who just find themselves outside of the top eight or top nine who will fancy themselves to go on a little run and move up the table. That’s all it takes, a run of three or four games.