While Europe’s elite club competition might steal plenty of Wednesday’s headlines, we still have another stacked schedule from across England’s fifth-tier.
As a host of play-off contenders look to extend on their respective bright starts to proceedings, we have six National League showdowns pencilled in.
For those of you looking to stick on a midweek flutter, we have taken a glance at some of the most interesting National League betting tips which are available.
19:45 Boston United vs Forest Green
While Boston might have clinched a much-welcomed 2-0 victory against Braintree last week, Graham Coughlan’s men have failed to find any kind of stability so far this season. Opening the midweek fixtures holding just a three-point buffer from slipping into the drop zone, the Lincolnshire-based outfit could find themselves at the heart of another relegation scrap this year. Despite enjoying an impressive National League Cup romp, the Pilgrims have mustered just a single win from any of their previous seven showdowns against fifth-tier opposition. With that rut stemming back to August 25th, the former Newport boss will be bracing himself for a stern examination here. Likewise, mustering just a sole National League clean sheet so far this season, Boston also have unpleasant memories against Wednesday’s guests. In fact, pencilled in as a landslide underdog when they return to Lincolnshire in midweek, Coughlan’s men lost their two battles against Forest Green last season by an aggregate score of 5-0.
Although Forest Green might have suffered major play-off heartbreak last season, Robbie Savage’s men haven’t shown any signs of a hangover this time around. Enjoying what has been a dominant start, the Green Army are widely regarded as another standout top-seven contender. Getting the midweek fixtures underway leading the chase at the top of the National League standings, Wednesday’s guests will be confident of making another statement here. In what has become a real fairytale at the New Lane, Forest Green have registered 28 points from their first 12 National League appearances so far this year and they have not suffered a single defeat across any competition. Last seen on their travels landing a 2-1 win against Altrincham, Savage’s promotion candidates have also impressed with their performances in the final third. Bagging 21 goals so far this year, only one club among England’s fifth-tier has registered more National League strikes.
Boston United vs Forest Green Betting Tip: Forest Green win & Both teams to score @ 13/5 with Pribet
19:45 Brackley Town vs Wealdstone
While Brackley might have only made their National League return this season, the Saints have rightfully received a string of plaudits. Despite being last seen falling to a close-fought 1-0 loss away at Solihull Moors, Gavin Cowman’s men should find the mood in their camp at a continued high. Opening Wednesday’s return to Northamptonshire sat within touching distance of shockingly firing their way into the play-off places, the former Telford boss will be smelling the chance to claim an immediate response here. Last seen at St. James’ Park claiming consecutive 1-0 victories against Truro and Sutton, Brackley have won three of their previous four appearances across all competitions. Gaining a reputation for their rugged defensive displays, Wednesday’s hosts have conceded just a single strike in over 360 minutes of National League action. It’s also worth highlighting, Cowman’s side have won their last three consecutive showdowns in Northamptonshire by an aggregate score of 4-1.
Although Wealdstone might have come flying out of the traps when opening up the 2025/26 campaign, Sam Cox’s side have largely come crashing back down to earth. Last seen settling for a 0-0 stalemate at home against Eastleigh, the Middlesex-based outfit have come tumbling down the National League standings. Including their showdown against Scunthorpe being abandoned on September 6th, the Stones have now mustered just a single victory from any of their previous nine consecutive National League appearances – a rut that stems all the way back to August 19th. Falling to a rollercoaster 4-3 defeat against Morecambe earlier in the month, Wednesday’s guests should also be concerned by a downbeat record against Brackley. In fact, Cox’s men have lost all of their previous three straight meetings against the play-off dreamers by an aggregate score of 7-1. Likewise, continuing on from last season, Wealdstone have recorded just a sole National League win on their travels since the middle of February.
Brackley Town vs Wealdstone Betting Tip: Brackley Town win @ 1/1 with Luckster
Wednesday’s National League Double
- Boston United vs Forest Green – Forest Green win & Both teams to score @ 13/5
- Brackley Town vs Wealdstone – Brackley Town win @ 1/1
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