Larry Chambers expects at least six clubs to be in contention for the title

AFC Telford United assistant manager Larry Chambers says the Blue Square North will be more competitive this year without last season's champions Kettering.

Chambers told BBC Radio Shropshire:" I don't think there's a Kettering or a Barrow. It will be a lot more competitive."

"I can see already six teams competing [for promotion]," he added.

The Bucks beat Hinckley 4-2 at the New Bucks Head on Tuesday.

Striker Terry Fearns scored his first league hat-trick for the club after joining during the summer from Droylsden.

Telford welcome back defender Lee Vaughan for their home match against Blyth Spartans on Saturday.

Vaughan had been suspended for the first two league games after picking up 15 cautions last season.