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Five places to visit on 'Non-League Day'

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With no Premier League or Championship this weekend - and only the Euro 2016 qualifiers to turn to - many may not be getting their much-needed football fix.

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In celebration of annual 'Non-League Day' this Saturday though,

Joe Edwards

takes a look at five games that may tempt you into visiting one of your local grounds.

1 Hednesford Town v Alfreton Town, FA Cup third qualifying round

With boss Bernie McNally expressing his desire for another memorable Hednesford FA Cup run, they welcome Alfreton Town to Keys Park.

Both sides started their FA Cup campaign in the last qualifying round and with only two places separating these two in the National League North, you would expect a close encounter.

Gary Hackett

2 Stourbridge V Rushall Olympic, FA Cup third qualifying round

Two Evo-Stik Premier sides go up against each other at Amblecote with both desperate to progress in the cup.

In the league, Gary Hackett's Stourbridge are in better form than Sneekes' side but recent results count for nothing in the FA Cup.

3 Sporting Khalsa v Spalding United, FA Cup third qualifying round

Starting in the extra preliminary round, Khalsa have beaten the likes of AFC Wulfrunians and Basford United to make it to the third qualifying round for the first time in their history.

Khalsa welcome Evo-Stik First Division South side Spalding United to the Aspray Arena for what is the biggest game in the club's short history.

The home side will hope striker Craig Bannister can carry on his fine goalscoring run of 21 goals in 14 games, including a brace in the previous round.

4 Halesowen Town v Matlock Town, Evo-Stik Premier

On a day where most of the league's top sides are focusing on thecup, Halesowen's attention is firmly on the league as they welcome Matlock to the Grove.

Yeltz chairman Colin Brookes has already been pleased with big home crowds this season against the likes of Darlington and Nuneaton.

Even though Matlock are less of an attraction, he will hope for strong support once again. At £5 for adults, and free for children under 12, it should most definitely be worth the visit.

5 AFC Wulfrunians v Boldmere St Michaels, Midland Premier

Following victory over Bilston Town in the FA Vase, Wulfrunians turn their attentions to the league as they host Boldmere St Michaels.

It is already the second meeting between the pair this season, with Boldmere managing a 1-0 victory in late August.

The visitors are struggling in the league though, with only two wins, and Wulfs manager Steve Palmer will look for his side to put an a show at the Castlecroft Stadium.