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National League games this weekend: Can York City return to the top of the table?
After Rochdale's dramatic midweek victory over Southend United, there is a reduced schedule of National League fixtures this weekend due to a host of teams competing in the Isuzu FA Trophy.
Both the Dale and York City have created daylight between themselves and the chasing pack, meaning it looks as though it will be a two-horse race for the fifth-tier title
With neither Rochdale, Scunthorpe United, nor Forest Green Rovers in action, the Minstermen have the opportunity to return to the top if they can overcome Solihull Moors at the ARMCO Arena.
While the bottom three are adrift, it is incredibly tight for the final relegation spot, and although Braintree Town occupy that position, only two points separate them and 18th-place Sutton United.
There are no matches available to watch live on DAZN this weekend, but all games are available to watch 15 minutes after the final whistle on demand.
Here is the pick of the weekend's action.
Solihull Moors FC
Selected National League matches this weekend
Solihull Moors vs. York City
- Date: Saturday, January 31
- Time: 3pm (Available to watch 15 minutes after final whistle on demand)
The match with the most significant ramifications at the top of the table comes from the ARMCO Arena as mid-table Solihull Moors host title contenders York.
With Rochdale triumphant in midweek, it is now up to the Minstermen to respond, and only a win would see them return to the summit.
Stuart Maynard's men were in irresistible form last weekend and demolished relegation-threatened Braintree Town 5-0, with the league's top goalscorer Ollie Pearce hammering home a hat-trick.
As for the Moors, they secured a comfortable 2-0 away win at strugglers Morecambe. While Chris Millington's side are considered outsiders for the play-offs, they could mount a charge if they put together a string of results.
Given that Solihull have caused problems for the teams at the top, this one could be a potential banana skin for York.
Boreham Wood vs. Boston United
- Date: Saturday, January 31
- Time: 3pm (Available to watch 15 minutes after final whistle on demand)
One of the few teams at the top in action this Saturday, Boreham Wood have the opportunity to make amends after back-to-back defeats in the National League.
Luke Garrard's side suffered a shock 3-1 defeat away to bottom-half side Altrincham last weekend, meaning that they have lost pace with Rochdale and York.
While the result would have hurt the Wood, they have flourished since their promotion from the National League South and are nailed on to achieve at least a play-off finish this term.
Boston are likely to prove a difficult opponent for the home side after their 3-3 thriller with play-off chasing Southend United last Saturday.
New manager Paul Hurst returned to the Jakemans Community Stadium with the initial goal of achieving survival, with the Pilgrims just two points above the relegation places.
Hartlepool United vs. Aldershot Town
- Date: Saturday, January 31
- Time: 3pm (Available to watch 15 minutes after final whistle on demand)
Two of the National League's form sides meet at the Prestige Group Stadium as play-off hopefuls Hartlepool welcome resurgent Aldershot.
The Monkey Hangers were held to a 0-0 draw by Brackley Town last Saturday, but are only three points off the play-off places in ninth.
Nicky Featherstone has done a solid job of picking up points since taking over as permanent manager and has only lost one of his last five.
Aldershot appeared favourites for the drop earlier in the season, but John Coleman has turned things around in remarkable fashion with his side above the relegation zone by one point.
Both of Alderhot's previous two matches were postponed, but they did bag a statement 4-1 win away at Eastleigh in mid-January and will be a real test for the Pools.
National League games taking place this weekend
Saturday, January 31 (all games kick off at 3pm)
- Boreham Wood vs. Boston United
- Braintree Town vs. Eastleigh
- Carlisle United vs. Altrincham
- Halifax Town P-P Gateshead
- Hartlepool United vs. Aldershot Town
- Solihull Moors vs. York City
- Sutton United vs. Brackley Town
- Truro City P-P Scunthorpe United
- Yeovil Town P-P Tamworth
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