YORK City will top the Conference table tomorrow night if they beat Burton Albion but goalkeeper Tom Evans will not be getting too carried away if that happens.

With leading pair Weymouth and Oxford United, who have both collected a maximum nine points from their first two fixtures not in action until Saturday, Billy McEwan's unbeaten side have the opportunity to head the table for at least 19 hours.

But the last time City topped any table also came after just four games and the club ended the season relegated from the Football League.

Former boss Chris Brass enjoyed a tremendous start to his managerial career, winning the first four fixtures of the 2003/2004 campaign, but it proved a false dawn as the Minstermen dropped into the Conference after failing to win any of their final 20 games.

Evans does not expect such a reversal in the club's fortunes this season and has been delighted with his new team's start but, as a veteran of nine Football League campaigns with previous club Scunthorpe United, believes an accurate representation of the side's capabilities cannot be provided at such an early stage.

He said: "I wasn't aware that we can go top tomorrow night but it does not really mean anything at this stage.

"We have only played three games. If we are still up there after ten games then that will give a good indication of how well we are playing.

"Having said that, we have had some very good results and, whilst nine points would have been great, I think seven points from our first three games is probably what we would have hoped for."

Evans is also proud of a record that has seen City yet to concede a goal from open play this season.

Only Stevenage midfielder Adam Miller has beaten Evans from the penalty spot and the 29-year-old 'keeper added: "I'm very pleased with that statistic because if you are looking to do well as a team you need to try and keep as many clean sheets as you can.

"I've been impressed with our defensive qualities and I think we are doing the basic things properly. If the ball needs to be cleared, it's cleared.

"You don't mess around at the back and the midfielders are also defending the right way when they come back.

"I've been happy with the saves I have made, but that's what I'm there for."

On the few occasions City's back four have been breached this season, Evans has proven an excellent last line of defence, making a terrific double save in the 0-0 draw against Exeter and also pulling off an equally unlikely stop during the 1-0 victory at Gravesend.

The Minstermen's new 'keeper has cast an intimidating presence for opposition strikers in one-on-one situations and, while remaining modest about his ability in such scenarios, he added: "You just have to stop yourself from sliding in and giving away a penalty which you will do if you don't stop running towards the ball.

"You've got to try to make the centre forward make the decision and don't commit yourself because most of the time they will hit you or knock the ball to you. It's all about making it as hard for the striker as possible."