The Shrimpers returned to winning ways at the weekend with a 3-0 dispatching of Halifax. They sit 4th in the table, three points off the top. They’re unbeaten at Roots Hall and have conceded just a single goal in front of their own fans.

The late addition of Andrew Dallas looks to be paying off; he now has three goals in his last three as Southend look to go one step further than they did last season. 

Boston have won just two of their opening seven matches, one of which came on opening day. They’ve had some very favourable fixtures too, including Truro, who hadn’t scored a goal before meeting The Pilgrims, only to run out 3-0 winners.

Southend should show why they’re the shortest priced side in the division come 3pm on Saturday.

Really enjoying how The Stones are going about their business under 34-year-old gaffer Sean Cox.

They find themselves ninth in the table, which I’m sure they’ll be very happy with on the whole. Especially given the fact that they’ve had a very tough opening month. They’ve had to play Southend, Scunthorpe, Rochdale, and Carlisle; some of the strongest sides in the division. 

The hosts were particularly impressive in their last home game, as they beat Southend 3-2.

This is perhaps more about Gateshead than it is Wealdstone. The Heed cannot defend. Fans are calling for Alun Armstrong to go already. They’ve shipped 21 goals in just eight games, which is the most in the league.

They’ve conceded two or more goals in seven of nine games so far and have shipped some really heavy numbers. They conceded five to Woking last time out, Aldershot netted three, as did Yeovil, and Rochdale got four.

The alarming thing is, aside from Rochdale, the highest placed side they’ve faced is Tamworth in 11th.

Aldershot are the kings of entertainment in the National League. The Shots have seen an average of 4.88 goals per game, which is just ridiculous.

Never mind over 2.5, every single game they’ve played this season has gone over 3.5 goals, and they’ve netted two or more in every game.

They’re in a unique position of having the best attack in the division, netting 21 times, but also having the second-worst defence, having shipped 17 goals.

Carlisle games have averaged 2.88 goals, with 50% hitting the mark for over 2.5 goals. They have been far more entertaining on home soil, though, their matches at Brunton Park have averaged 4.00 goals, with 75% landing for the overs backers.

Aldershot carry a huge threat, but The Blues could easily cover this line on their own, as they have done in three of their four home matches this season. They’ve netted eight in their last two here.

They have a ridiculous attack, and Regan Linney is arguably the best forward in the league. He has seven in eight and has scored six already at home this season.

Maynard ball is in full flow. York made the somewhat crazy decision to sack Adam Hinshelwood, despite being unbeaten.

However, in his two games in charge, Stuart Maynard has already doubled their tally of wins, and they were brilliant in midweek as they smashed Tamworth 4-0.

Their squad is ridiculous for this level. They got 96 points last season, kept their best players, and then added the likes of Alex Newby, Hiram Boateng, Ollie Banks, Greg Olley, and more, all of which should be plying their trade in the EFL.

They really showed their class in midweek, and if Maynard can get a tune out of them, then they really should motor on from here, as there’s plenty of argument to say that this is the strongest side in the division.

Braintree are poor. Very poor. Fans should be concerned about their safety this season. They lack creativity and goals, to put it simply. 

They’ve lost three of their last four, and have only won two games this season. They played joint league favorites (with York), Carlisle, and were trounced 5-0.