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None yet.

When we do get some new players I think it would be useful (and now with the new club website) to have a little 30 second video clip with the player introducing themselves - Saying there Name, Position and maybe where they played before, where they're from etc.

Hopefully the media team might read this and think it's a good idea too.

Quote from: Mike West on May 08, 2026, 05:23:29 PMTom Wilson opts out of negotiation and departs.

I'll miss Tom, but he's one that's bound for bigger and better things and really has grown during his time at Lynn.

Quote from: Mallard on May 02, 2026, 06:10:00 AMIf we don't stick with Caddis, then how about Angelo Harrop ?  Decent Manager at step 2

I've heard his name mentioned before. He could be a good fit if we don't stick with Caddis,

But for me things (like are we sticking with Caddis) need confirming sooner rather than later.

I wouldn't be ripping everything up, even if extra funds are available this summer.

For me the first thing is the manager. I'd keep Caddis. He came in with one job, which was to keep us up, and he did it. It wasn't pretty, and there were still some poor results in there, but I don't really see the sense in surviving and then immediately starting again from scratch unless there is something behind the scenes that makes it obvious he isn't the right fit. Give him a full pre-season, let him build a squad properly, and then judge him after 10 or 12 games next season.

If there is a bit more money there, I still wouldn't be throwing it around for the sake of it. I'd use it to improve the spine of the team properly rather than ending up with a bigger budget and the same problems. For me that means a proper centre-forward who can get 15 to 20 goals, a dominant centre-half, and a more athletic midfielder. That feels a lot more important than making lots of flashy signings.

As for the current squad, there are a few I'd definitely be trying to keep around. Hall-Johnson, Crane and Morgan Williams are all players you can build around at this level, and I'd be keeping Wilson as well. Chapman did enough for me to keep the shirt too (likely an unpopular option for many). Then there are others I'd keep if the terms are sensible, but I wouldn't be handing out deals on sentiment. We stayed up, which is the main thing, but we still finished in a relegation fight, so I don't think the answer is to keep almost everyone and hope for better.

Up front is where I think the biggest decisions are. We need more goals from the actual forwards. Too much of the threat came from wide areas and midfield, which usually tells you something is off. So if extra money is there, that's where I'd spend it first.

So overall, my view would be: keep the manager, keep the better core of the squad, be ruthless with some of the weaker or ageing options, and use any extra funds that are available on quality in key positions rather than just a bigger squad. If we get that right, I don't think top seven next season is unrealistic.

For those that hadn't seen the coach is now free.

https://kltown.co.uk/news/2026/04/22/supporters-coach-update-chester

Looks like they are taking bookings for a second coach.

There is a coach for this one, leaving The Walks at 6:30am for the 12:30pm kick-off.

With it being an early kick-off, the usual "pub first" plan is a bit trickier than normal. Chester do have some early-opening food/drink options in the city, but for anyone on the coach it may well be more of a quick breakfast/coffee away than a full pre-match pub crawl. (That is my judgement based on the kick-off time and likely arrival window.)

Chester play at the Deva Stadium, Bumpers Lane, Chester, CH1 4LT. Away fans are usually in the West Stand (South corner), entering via turnstile 7. ([1]) ([2])

The following things to do, places to eat/drink and parking details were generated by AI as usual (and where it found the info), with both the coach traveller and drivers in mind.

TL;DR plan

* Coach fans: because of the 12:30pm kick-off, the most realistic "early" options are breakfast/brunch places rather than proper football pubs. Town Crier opens from 9am and serves food from 9am, while Station Tap at Chester station is open from 6am with breakfast from 7am. ([3]) ([4]) ([5])
* Best simple option at the ground: The Blues Bar exists at the stadium, but Chester say away-fan access can change depending on the fixture, so it is worth checking with the club rather than assuming. ([6])
* Drivers: for this specific game, parking at the Deva is strictly ticket only, £5 in advance, with no pay-on-arrival facility. ([7])
* Tickets: away fans are normally in the West Stand, so the relevant seated prices are Adults £21 advance / £22 matchday, Concessions £18 / £19, 18–21 £14 / £15, 12–17 £5 / £6, Under-12 £1 / £3. Advance sales end 24 hours before kick-off. ([1]) ([8])

Tickets

* Chester's 2025/26 admission prices show that the East and West Stands are priced at:

  * Adults: £21 advance / £22 matchday
  * Concessions: £18 / £19
  * 18–21: £14 / £15
  * 12–17: £5 / £6
  * Under-12: £1 / £3. ([8])
* Chester's matchday info says away supporters tend to be housed in the West Stand (South corner), which is why those seated prices are the relevant ones here. ([1])
* Advance prices end 24 hours before kick-off, so with this being an early Saturday game it is worth sorting tickets before setting off. ([8])
* Chester also say supporters can enter using printed/digital tickets, cash at the ticket office, or contactless at the turnstile. ([1])

Parking & getting in

* Important for this fixture: Chester have put out a specific parking notice for the King's Lynn game saying that, because a strong attendance is expected and part of the usual area is unavailable, all parking at the Deva Stadium will be strictly ticket only. ([7])
* A limited number of car park passes are available at £5, and they must be bought in advance. Chester say there will be no facility to pay on arrival. ([7])
* Blue badge holders are still accommodated as normal, with 18 blue badge bays available on a first come, first served basis. ([7])
* Once the stadium car park is full, Chester say street parking is available in the surrounding area, but supporters should follow restrictions and avoid private business car parks unless they have permission. ([7])
* Chester's general visiting-fans page still says the stadium usually has a £5 car park, but the fixture-specific notice for this match is the one to follow. ([6]) ([7])

Pubs & food

Because of the early kick-off, this is more about what is open early enough than which pub is "best".

* Town Crier is probably the best straightforward shout if you want a proper breakfast and a pint in central Chester. Their own site says they are open from 9:00am, with food served from 9:00am, and they are right by Chester station. ([3]) ([9])
* Station Tap is the earliest useful option I found. It is at Chester station, opens from 6:00am, and the venue's linked listings say breakfast starts from 7:00am. ([4]) ([5])
* Cosy Club Chester is another breakfast/brunch option in the city, opening from 9:00am on Saturdays. ([10])
* The Blues Bar is at the ground itself, but Chester specifically say away fans should check with the club whether they are admitted, because it can change depending on the fixture. ([6])

Food-first verdict

* Best for coach fans: probably Town Crier if the coach gets in with enough time and you want a quick breakfast-and-pint type stop.
* Earliest option of all: Station Tap.
* Best no-risk option: eat on the way or en route, because with a 12:30 kick-off there may not be loads of relaxed city-centre time once you arrive. (That last bit is my judgement.)

For drivers

* Ground: Deva Stadium, Bumpers Lane, Chester, CH1 4LT. ([2])
* Parking at the ground for this game: £5, advance pass only, no pay on arrival. ([7])
* Fallback: surrounding street parking is available, but be sensible and respectful because the club have specifically asked fans not to block neighbours or use private business car parks without permission. ([7])

Train/public transport note

* Chester's visiting-fans guide says Chester railway station is 2.5 miles from the ground. ([6])
* They also say the 10A bus runs from the City Centre Bus Exchange, after which it is about a 0.5-mile walk up Bumpers Lane to the stadium. ([6])
* So if anyone is making their own way by train, it is workable — but it is not a "station next door to the ground" type of away. ([6])

Simple matchday flow

1. Coach fans: if time allows, aim for Town Crier or Station Tap for breakfast rather than banking on a traditional pre-match pub. ([3]) ([4]) ([5])
2. Drivers: sort your £5 parking pass in advance if you want the stadium car park. ([7])
3. Buy your ticket in advance if you can, because advance prices end 24 hours before kick-off. ([8])
4. Head for turnstile 7 in the West Stand away section. ([1])
5. If you are hoping to use The Blues Bar, check first whether away fans are being let in for this fixture. ([6])

Best options at a glance

* Best early pub/food option: Town Crier.
* Earliest breakfast option: Station Tap.
* Best for drivers: pre-book the £5 ground parking.
* Biggest thing to know: this is not a normal "pay when you arrive" parking game. ([7])

[1]: https://chesterfc.com/matchdayinformation/ "Matchday Information – Chester FC"
[2]: https://chesterfc.com/matches/2025-26/154/chester-vs-kings-lynn/ "Chester vs King's Lynn – Match Centre"
[3]: https://www.greatlocalpubs.co.uk/town-crier-chester/food-and-drink/breakfast "Breakfast at Town Crier Chester"
[4]: https://chester.com/listing/the-station-tap/ "The Station Tap – Chester"
[5]: https://spittingfeathers.co.uk/the-station-tap/ "The Station Tap – Spitting Feathers"
[6]: https://chesterfc.com/visiting-fans/ "Visiting Fans – Chester FC"
[7]: https://chesterfc.com/04/20/parking-arrangements-kings-lynn-town-h/ "Parking Arrangements: King's Lynn Town (H)"
[8]: https://chesterfc.com/admissionprices/ "Admission Prices – Chester FC"
[9]: https://www.greatlocalpubs.co.uk/town-crier-chester "Town Crier Chester"
[10]: https://cosyclub.co.uk/location/chester/ "Cosy Club Chester"

Just a quick post to try and boost numbers for the coach.

I know the weekend's results may have dampened things a bit, but this is still a massive final game and the team needs all the support it can get.

If you're thinking of going, please book a seat on the coach and let's get behind the lads for the last game of the season.

12:30 Kick off for this one - so an early start if you're not planning to make a long weekend of it.

Coach tickets on sale here

https://kingslynntownfc.ktckts.com/event/kltcoach15/coach-to-chester-fc

Now free

Coach departs the Walks at 6:30 am!

Fancy dress for this game - I'm going as Henry VIII

Quote from: Harriers9 on April 10, 2026, 09:48:00 AMNever trust AI 

The Harriers Arms is Harriers fans only. Your options at the ground is the supporters club on the East Stand side (ask and someone will point you in the right direction.

Comberton Place is not the town centre. It's the area around the railway station where you'll find a small car park but also the Station Inn (ask for directions) the Bell, and the embarrassingly obvious one that AI missed, the award winning King & Castle right next to the station.

Car parking? good luck with that.

Thanks - it's always good to have real input.

This is the first season I've been doing this and going to as many away games as I can this season. So hopefully next seasons will be better and have more input from me.

Parking did look an issue, but isn't it most everywhere these days.

I'm getting the train so I won't have that headache at least.

There was meant to be a coach for this game, but it went on sale late and not enough tickets were booked, so it is now off.

So this one looks like train or car.

Kidderminster away is at Aggborough Stadium, Hoo Road, Kidderminster, DY10 1NB. The ground is in a residential area and supporter parking is very limited, so this is one where it pays to plan a bit rather than just rock up and hope. ([1]) ([2])

The following things to do, places to eat/drink and parking details were generated by AI as usual (and where it found the info), with both the driver and train traveller in mind.

TL;DR plan

* Best simple option: if driving, aim for the North Stand Council Car Park at the ground, but be aware it is first come, first served and £7.50. ([1])
* Best fallback for drivers: use a Kidderminster town centre long-stay car park such as Comberton Place, then walk up to the ground. Wyre Forest list up to 24 hours at £6.00 in Kidderminster long-stay car parks. ([3]) ([4])
* Best easy pub option: The Harriers Arms at the ground — the club's own on-site pub and open to all. ([5])
* Best train-friendly pub: The Station Inn, which is 2 minutes from Kidderminster station and also close to the ground. ([6])
* Tickets: £20 seated / £18 standing for adults, with away fans needing to buy online because there is no in-person sale for away fans on matchday. ([7]) ([8])

Parking & getting in

* Official supporter parking: Kidderminster say parking at Aggborough is extremely limited and is restricted to the North Stand Council Car Park, where cars can park for £7.50 on a first come, first served basis. ([1])
* The club also stress that the ground is within a residential area, so if you park nearby you need to be considerate of local residents. ([1])
* Fallback option: Wyre Forest District Council list Comberton Place, Kidderminster, DY10 1QH as a long-stay car park, and their current long-stay tariff for Kidderminster is up to 3 hours £3.60 or up to 24 hours £6.00. ([3]) ([4])
* Arrival tip: because the official stadium parking is both limited and first come, first served, getting there around 90 minutes before kick-off is probably the smart play. (My suggestion rather than a club rule.)

Tickets

* Kidderminster's official 2025/26 admission prices are:

  * Terrace standing: Adults £18, Over 65s £14, Student/Young Adult (16–21) £12, U16 £5, U12 £1. ([7])
  * Seats: Adults £20, Over 65s £16, Student/Young Adult (16–21) £14, U16 £6, U12 £1. ([7])
* Important: away fans cannot buy in person at the stadium box office and must purchase online, with online sales available up to 15 minutes after kick-off. ([7]) ([8])
* The club's supporters guide also says Aggborough is a cashless venue, so take a bank card. ([9])

Pubs & food

* The Harriers Arms (at the ground) is the easiest option by far. It is Aggborough's on-site pub, shows live sport, has a good beer selection and is described by the club as open to all. ([5])
* The Station Inn is a strong shout for anyone arriving by train. It is a family-run pub, 2 minutes' walk from Kidderminster station, and its own site says it is also close to the football stadium. ([6])
* Railway Bell is another option near the station/ground and is one of the pubs Football Ground Guide specifically lists for away fans near Aggborough. ([10])
* Food at the ground: Kidderminster say there are refreshment facilities within easy reach for away fans wherever they are housed. ([1])
* Away-day verdict: if you want least faff, go straight to The Harriers Arms. If you are coming by rail and want a pub first, The Station Inn makes the most sense. (That last bit is my judgement based on the location/setup.)

Train option

* Kidderminster station is around 0.5 miles from Aggborough according to the club's supporters guide, so once you are in town the ground is very walkable. ([9])
* National Rail's station page confirms Kidderminster station has 227 parking spaces and standard facilities if anyone is thinking of drive + rail from part of the route. ([11])
* Car parking at the station is listed by West Midlands Railway at £5.40 daily. ([12])
* From King's Lynn this is still a longer and more fiddly day by train than by car, but it is workable if you do not fancy driving. (That final judgement is an inference rather than a quoted line.)

Simple matchday flow

1. If driving, aim for Aggborough around 90 minutes before kick-off.
2. Try the North Stand Council Car Park (£7.50) first. ([1])
3. If that is full, head for a town centre long-stay car park such as Comberton Place. ([3]) ([4])
4. Have a pint in The Harriers Arms, or The Station Inn if you are coming by train. ([5]) ([6])
5. Make sure your ticket is bought online before heading in. ([8])

Best options at a glance

* Best pub for drivers: The Harriers Arms.
* Best pub for train travellers: The Station Inn.
* Best parking if you get there early: North Stand Council Car Park.
* Best parking backup: Comberton Place.

[1]: https://harriers.co.uk/contact/visiting-aggborough/ "Visiting Aggborough - Kidderminster Harriers"
[2]: https://harriers.co.uk/contact/get-in-touch/ "Get in touch - Kidderminster Harriers"
[3]: https://www.wyreforestdc.gov.uk/streets-and-parking/parking/car-parks-in-wyre-forest/car-parks-in-kidderminster/ "Car parks in Kidderminster"
[4]: https://www.wyreforestdc.gov.uk/streets-and-parking/parking/car-parks-in-wyre-forest/ "Car parks in Wyre Forest"
[5]: https://harriers.co.uk/the-harriers-arms/ "The Harriers Arms - Kidderminster Harriers"
[6]: https://www.stationkidderminster.co.uk/about-us/ "About Us - The Station Inn"
[7]: https://harriers.co.uk/admission-prices/ "Admission prices - Kidderminster Harriers"
[8]: https://harriers.ktckts.com/event/kid2526h22/kidderminster-harriers-vs-kings-lynn-town "Kidderminster Harriers vs Kings Lynn Town"
[9]: https://harriers.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Aggborough-Supporters-Guide.pdf "Aggborough Supporters Guide"
[10]: https://footballgroundguide.com/leagues/conference/conference-north/kidderminster-harriers-aggborough-stadium.html "Aggborough Stadium - Football Ground Guide"
[11]: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations/kidderminster/ "Kidderminster station - National Rail"
[12]: https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/travel-information/at-the-station/car-parking "West Midlands Railway car parking"

Coach cancelled for this one - normal things to do coming soon!

Coach tickets on sale

https://kingslynntownfc.ktckts.com/event/kltcoach14/coach-to-kidderminster-harriers

Leaving the Walk at 10:00am

Adults £27
16 & Under £16

With it being put up (in my opinion) at little late in the day - people need to purchase tickets sooner rather than later.

I'll post the normal things to do etc later in the week.

I've looked at public transport and trains look awkward because of the bank holiday engineering work, but this one is still more doable than most because the X1/excel bus runs through from King's Lynn to Peterborough, with buses up to every 30 minutes Monday–Saturday daytimes and up to hourly on public holidays. ([1]) ([2])

That said, it is also only about an hour by car, so this is a very straightforward away for drivers too.

The following things to do, places to eat/drink and parking details were generated by AI as usual (and where it found stuff), but with the car driver and also the first-time away fan in mind.

Peterborough Sports play at PIMS Park, Lincoln Road, Peterborough, PE1 3HA. The club says free home and away supporter parking is available, and you get to it by driving through the Thistlemoor Medical Centre car park. ([3])

TL;DR plan

* Best simple option: drive straight to PIMS Park, use the free parking, then head into the Turbines Tavern or grab food in the ground area. ([3]) ([4])
* Tickets: £15 online or £18 on the gate for adults; £10 online / £13 on the gate for concessions. ([5])
* Good one for a first away fan: it is close to home, cheap/free parking, there is a clubhouse bar on site, and even the X1 bus is a realistic fallback if you do not fancy the train chaos. ([1]) ([3]) ([4])
* Best "proper pub" option before the game: Charters or The Brewery Tap in the city centre if you want to make more of a day of it. ([6]) ([7])

Parking & getting in

* Official supporter parking: Peterborough Sports say there is free home and away supporter parking available if you follow the car park round to the clubhouse. ([3])
* They also separately say there is free parking in front of the clubhouse, but it is first come, first served and you must drive through the Thistlemoor Medical Centre car park to get there. ([4])
* Arrival tip: because it is free and first come first served, getting there around 75–90 minutes before kick-off is probably the smart play. (My suggestion rather than a club rule.)

Tickets

* Peterborough Sports' 2025/26 general admission prices are listed as follows: online — Adult £15, Concession £10, U18 £7, U13 £3, U3 free. ([5])
* Matchday prices are: Adult £18, Concession £13, U18 £10, U13 £5, U3 free. The club says cash and card are permitted. ([5])
* King's Lynn's own previous ticket info for this away also said it was a cashless stadium in January 2025, so taking a bank card is the safest bet. ([8])

Pubs & food

* Turbines Tavern (at the ground) is the easiest shout. Peterborough Sports say it is open before and after the match, serving hot and cold drinks and snacks, and it is open to both home and away supporters unless the match is segregated. ([4])
* Hot food in the ground is also regularly mentioned in away guides, with Football Ground Guide noting hot and cold food served at the ground on matchday and that the clubhouse is an excellent choice for a meal and pint before the game. ([9])
* Charters is the best shout if you want to make more of a day of it in the city centre — it is a well-known Peterborough pub with a big beer garden, real ales and food service. ([6])
* The Brewery Tap is another strong city-centre option — award-winning ales, Thai food and Friday food service from 12 noon to 10.30pm. ([7])
* Away-day verdict: for most fans, especially if it is your first away day, I'd keep this one simple — park at the ground, have a drink/snack in the Turbines Tavern, and enjoy an easy first trip. If you want more of a pub day, head into the city centre first and then drive out to the ground. (That final bit is my judgement based on the setup.)

Public transport

* Trains: National Rail are showing bank holiday engineering work, including buses replacing trains between King's Lynn and Cambridge North over the Early May Bank Holiday period. ([2])
* Bus: First Bus say their excel/X1 route runs the full route from King's Lynn to Peterborough, with up to every 30 minutes Monday to Saturday daytimes and up to hourly on Sundays, public holidays and evenings. ([1])
* So while rail looks a pain, the bus is a genuine option for anyone who does not drive.

Why this is a good one for a first-time away fan

* It is close — no massive cross-country trek.
* Parking is free and at the ground. ([3]) ([4])
* Tickets are simple and reasonably priced. ([5])
* There is a bar and food/snacks on site, so you do not need to overthink the day. ([4]) ([9])
* Even if trains are a mess, the X1 bus gives non-drivers another way of getting there. ([1])

Simple matchday flow

1. Leave King's Lynn in good time and aim for PIMS Park around 75–90 minutes before kick-off.
2. Follow signs through the medical centre car park to the free supporter parking. ([3]) ([4])
3. Head into the Turbines Tavern for a drink and light bite, or grab food in the ground. ([4]) ([9])
4. Buy on the gate if needed, but online is cheaper. ([5])
5. Enjoy one of the easiest away days of the season.

If you want a pub-first plan

* Charters — best if you want a more "away day out" feel with proper pub atmosphere. ([6])
* The Brewery Tap — best if food matters as much as the beer. ([7])
* Ground bar — best if you want the least faff possible. ([4])

[1]: https://www.firstbus.co.uk/norfolk-suffolk/routes-and-maps/excel-norwich-dereham-swaffham-kings-lynn-wisbech-peterborough?utm_source=chatgpt.com "First Bus excel / X1 route"
[2]: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/travel-information/bank-holiday-information-great-northern/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "National Rail bank holiday information – Great Northern"
[3]: https://psfc.co.uk/matchday-information?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Peterborough Sports matchday information"
[4]: https://psfc.co.uk/matchday-information?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Peterborough Sports matchday information"
[5]: https://psfc.co.uk/admission-prices?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Peterborough Sports admission prices 2025/26"
[6]: https://www.charters-bar.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Charters Bar"
[7]: https://www.thebrewery-tap.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "The Brewery Tap"
[8]: https://kltown.co.uk/news/2025/01/22/ticket-information-peterborough-sports-a/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "King's Lynn Town – Ticket information: Peterborough Sports (A)"
[9]: https://footballgroundguide.com/leagues/conference/conference-north/lincoln-road-peterborough-sports-fc?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Football Ground Guide – Peterborough Sports"

Quote from: daleh on March 25, 2026, 01:36:43 PMThank you for your efforts on this and also the transport options on away days. Cheers

Always nice to know others are interested and reading - thank you.

There will be another 2 away day coaches this season (so I've been told) - Kidderminster Harriers FC & Chester FC - I'll be doing my normal away day posts for those once the coach tickets go on sale.

Not sure I need to do one for Peterborough Sports on Good Friday - but I can do if anyone wants me to.

I asked AI what it thought would be the final standings in the National League North - with a special focus on King's Lynn. I'm posting it here as it will be interesting to see if it gets any of it correct.

Here's my best estimate for the final National League North table from where things stand on 25 March 2026.

I'm treating this as a forecast, not a prediction with certainty. I've based it mainly on the current standings, games in hand, overall points-per-game, second-half form, and for King's Lynn specifically the difficulty of the six remaining fixtures. The current table has Fylde on 85 from 39 and South Shields on 84 from 39, with Kidderminster third on 69 from 38; King's Lynn are 16th on 49 from 40.

My projected final table

1.  Fylde - 99
2.  South Shields - 98
3.  Kidderminster Harriers - 83
4.  Macclesfield - 80
5.  Merthyr Town - 75
6.  Darlington - 74
7.  Scarborough Athletic - 71
8.  AFC Telford United - 69
9.  Marine - 68
10. Buxton - 67
11. Spennymoor Town - 67
12. Chester - 66
13. Radcliffe - 66
14. King's Lynn Town - 60
15. Southport - 58
16. Chorley - 58
17. Curzon Ashton - 54
18. Worksop Town - 54
19. Hereford - 51
20. Bedford Town - 50
21. Oxford City - 49
22. Alfreton Town - 45
23. Peterborough Sports - 43
24. Leamington - 27

Why I've nudged King's Lynn up to 14th rather than 16th: their recent trend is better than their full-season position suggests. In the second-half table they rank 3rd, behind only South Shields and Fylde, while their overall place is still 16th.

What I think happens with King's Lynn

King's Lynn's remaining league matches are:

* Spennymoor Town (H)
* Peterborough Sports (A)
* Bedford Town (H)
* Kidderminster Harriers (A)
* Chorley (H)
* Chester (A)

That run-in is pretty decent. Of those six opponents, only Kidderminster are currently in the top four; Peterborough, Bedford and Chorley are all below King's Lynn in the table, and Spennymoor/Chester are in the crowded mid-table pack.

My match-by-match lean for King's Lynn is:

* vs Spennymoor: draw
* at Peterborough Sports: win
* vs Bedford Town: win
* at Kidderminster: loss
* vs Chorley: win
* at Chester: draw

That gives them 11 points from 18, finishing on about 60 points. That is enough, in my view, to lift them into the 14th-15th range, and I've settled on 14th.

Why I'm reasonably positive on King's Lynn

Their recent spell is strong. The club's own previews/reports show this sequence around the turn under Paul Caddis:

* beat Marine 1-0
* drew Scarborough 1-1
* lost Fylde 4-1
* beat South Shields 3-0
* drew Curzon Ashton 0-0
* beat Leamington 5-2

That is 11 points from the last six, including a huge win over one of the title contenders and a big away win at Leamington. The second-half table also backs up the idea that King's Lynn are much better now than their season-long totals say.

A few extra reads on the league finish

At the top, I'd still slightly favour Fylde over South Shields because Fylde's overall points-per-game is marginally better and they are already one point ahead, even though Shields' second-half trend is stronger.

For the play-off spots, I think the current top seven mostly holds, with AFC Telford just missing out and Marine probably running out of ground despite having games in hand.

At the bottom, Leamington look gone, and I think Peterborough Sports and Alfreton are the other two most likely to drop. The fourth relegation place is the hardest call, but I'd currently leave Oxford City just above it because their present total is already better than Peterborough/Alfreton and the teams directly above them are not pulling away fast enough.

My bottom line on King's Lynn: I do not think they get dragged back into real trouble. I think they finish the season in decent nick, somewhere around 14th, and probably end it with a feeling of "if only Caddis had arrived a bit earlier."