Mid-table security in April allows supporters the chance to watch their team in more relaxed circumstances and gives clubs the opportunity to begin planning for next season both on and off the field.
Macclesfield Town aim to kickstart that process on Saturday by making their Conference Premier game against Aldershot free to all to attend. Traditionally, the Silkmen have found it hard to increase their fanbase with the proximity of so many clubs in their catchment area but Saturday is a relatively competition-free day with Liverpool and Manchester City not locking horns until the following afternoon.
“We just want to fill the stadium for this match and start to welcome the local community here to the Moss Rose" said Supporters Trust representative director David Woolliscroft on the official club website. "The season is coming to a close and we want to end on a high point."
The longer-term benefits will hopefully come in the form of some extra season ticket sales and a positive day of publicity but in a sense it's almost a celebration of the fact that a community club continues to survive (and more) in the face of such strong competition.
Two levels below there is plenty to play for when Kingstonian host Lowestoft in the Ryman Premier as both sides aim for a play-off place. The K's are offering entry at just £5 for adults and seniors, £4 for students and free for under-16's (as it has been all season.)
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