On Tuesday evening we visit Maidenhead United, who were relegated from National League South at the end of last season.

Maidenhead are currently fifth in National League South, eight points behind leaders Hornchurch. They were beaten 1-0 by Eastbourne Borough on Saturday. Before that they had a run of six straight league wins, although in the middle of that run they lost in the FA Cup to Tommy Warrilow's Faversham Town.

They are managed by Alan Devonshire, for whom the title legend is no exaggeration. Devonshire’s career at West Ham United spanned 14 years, making nearly 450 appearances, collecting a FA Cup winners medal in 1980 and also eight England caps. He is now fast approaching, if not already reached, legendary status at York Road where he has been at the helm for ten years.

Devonshire’s squad includes one player who briefly wore the shirt of Tonbridge Angels, Josh Popoola, while other familiar names in the squad include ex-Charlton Athletic player Callum Harriott and ex-Ebbsfleet United man Josh Umerah. Their top scorer is Liam Dulson, who joined from Cheltenham Town in the summer.

It is 11 years since our last visit to York Road, believed to be the oldest continuously used senior football ground in the world having staged football since 1871, that game bringing a goalless draw in National League South.

York Road, as its longevity suggests, is a traditional old stadium of great character. The ground facilitates fans in a mixture of covered all-seater stands, covered and uncovered traditional terraces and flat concrete by the side of the pitch. The Railway Stand is a relatively new structure, opened in 2014 with a capacity of 550 and straddles the half-way line. The Bell Street end of the ground is a covered terrace which is split into two separate sections. It is quite eye-catching as ‘Maidenhead Utd FC’ has been painted onto the back wall of the terrace in large black and white letters. At the opposite end is the smaller East Terrace, which does have some cover towards its middle. The other side of the ground has one small open terrace.

Admission to the game is Adults £18 (£20), Concessions £13.50 (£15), 17-22 Years £9 (£10) and U17’s £4 (£5) accompanied. Prices in brackets are at the turnstile. Online tickets can be purchased HERE but need to be purchased by 17:45 on Tuesday.

There is no parking at the ground and supporters are advised to park at the Bell Street car park, details of which can be found HERE  

Supporters should be aware that musical instruments, including drums, are not permitted inside the stadium.

Train travellers should alight at Maidenhead Station which is less than a half-a-mile walk from the stadium.

Enjoy the game!