Magpies unbeaten in six
United draw comfort from bank holiday displays and look to extend streak at Grimsby
Maidenhead United haven't often gone six games undefeated since their promotion to the National League in 2017, however, their consistent form of late has steered them away from relegation danger and into the relative security of lower mid-table.
The Magpies have lost only two of their last nine games, with that last defeat coming away to Solihull Moors on April 2, and had they found this sort of consistency earlier in the season, they surely would have been challenging further up the table, possibly even for a play-off spot.
They'd have needed a little more luck with injuries to have achieved that Alan Devonshire has called this season his most challenging as a manager but many feel this Magpies squad is capable of much more than a 16th placed finish.
With two games left to play at promotion hopefuls Grimsby Town on Saturday and home to Notts County the following Sunday (May 15), the Magpies will fancy their chances of causing an upset or two and extending their unbeaten streak.
In Grimsby and Notts County they'll be taking on sides pushing hard for promotion, however, the Magpies have made a happy habit of taking scalps this season and they'd love to add Grimsby and Notts County to that list before the curtain comes down on another encouraging campaign. .
“We’ll take them wherever they come but yes it would’ve helped to have a run like this earlier in the season,” said Peters after Monday's 2-2 draw with Aldershot. “It’s something we’ve not been able to do until now –
the back end of the season – so it’s just a case of enhancing the run [with the games we have left] and making sure the boys can achieve the same thing next season.
“Today (Monday) we were good to watch, especially in the first half. We had several opportunities that we should have taken and then the second half would’ve become a lot easier.
“We didn’t take those chances and after the break, we probably got a little tired. It’s understandable, given we played Torquay at the weekend. So, that allowed them (Aldershot) to get back into the game.
“When we came in at half-time, the message was to just take it up a notch. We thought we could blow them away in the first 15 minutes but, as you saw, it didn’t quite go to plan.
“Our energy levels dropped a little bit, so we made a few substitutions to try and get those back up. But, like I said, it was only two days ago we were at Torquay.
“That long drive back – not that I want to make any excuses – does take its toll on you.
“There are a lot of positives to take from our attacking play this afternoon, so we’ll try and take that forward.”
W Maidenhead United fans have until Saturday (May 7) to get their vote in for the supporters’ player of the season.
United have comfortably finished in the National League once again and there are several stand out performers who have helped guide them there.
However, while there is plenty to be encouraged by it's also been a challenging season for Magpies boss Alan Devonshire and one that's been hampered by injury.
Visit the club's website to register your vote.
The winner of the award will be revealed post-match, after the Magpies' final game of the season at home to Notts County on Sunday, May 15, 3pm kick-off.