Barnet, third in the Nationwide Conference, ten points behind leaders Boston, have an opportunity to narrow the gap, with a total of nine points up for grabs in their three Christmas holiday matches.
Bees manager John Still remains upbeat and said: "We are unbeaten in our last five matches, and although we are ten points behind Boston, there's a long way to go yet."
The derby duel with Stevenage at Underhill on Boxing Day (3pm) is sure to be keenly-contested.
Stevenage were among the favourites for the title at the start of the season, but have disappointed so far and currently lie 13th in the Nationwide Conference table.
The following Saturday Barnet visit Scarborough. Though bottom, they showed improved form during Saturday's 2-1 home defeat to Northwich.
Barnet's testing holiday programme continues when they visit Stevenage live on SKY TV cameras on New Year's Day.
Conference leaders Boston are away to Nuneaton Borough on Boxing Day; at home to Forest Green the following Saturday before Nuneaton visit on New Year's Day.
Dagenham, lying second with nine points more than Barnet and a game in hand, visit Hayes on Boxing Day, entertain Telford the folllowing Saturday before concluding their holiday fixtures with the visit of Hayes on January 1.
December 18, 2001 18:01
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