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National League games this week: Can Rochdale increase lead over York City at the top?
With a handful of National League matches scheduled for midweek, Rochdale have the opportunity to stretch their lead over York City at the top of the table.
Jimmy McNulty's side defeated Eastleigh 3-1 on Saturday evening to return to the summit after the Minstermen dismantled Aldershot Town 3-0 earlier in the day.
The Dale have boasted a game in hand on their title rivals for some time, and if they can capture all three points, then they will be considered favourites for the solo automatic promotion spot.
Morecambe, Braintree Town and Gateshead all picked up valuable points on the weekend to close the gap on Brackley Town in 20th, and the Heed could leapfrog the Saints with victory in midweek.
With all of Tuesday's fixtures available to watch live on DAZN, here is the pick of what to look out for.
National League matches this week
Southend United vs. Rochdale
- Date: Tuesday, March 17
- Time: 7.45pm (Available to watch live on DAZN)
The headline clash on Tuesday night comes from Roots Hall as play-off-chasing Southend United host title contenders Rochdale.
Kevin Maher's men delivered a stellar performance to overcome Forest Green Rovers 2-0 on Saturday afternoon, but they must maintain their momentum to reach the top seven.
The Shrimpers sit one point and one place behind Halifax Town in seventh, but crucially have three games in hand on their play-off rivals.
Rochdale are showing title-winning form, but know that one slip-up could open the door for York, who will not want a repeat of last season's play-offs.
The Dale are unbeaten in 2026 and narrowly beat Southend 2-1 in the reverse fixture, thanks to a last-minute Harvey Gilmour winner at the Crown Oil Arena.
Gateshead vs. Wealdstone
- Date: Tuesday, March 17
- Time: 7.45pm (Available to watch live on DAZN)
Gateshead have the chance to rise out of the relegation zone this week if they can defeat in-form Wealdstone and Brackley lose to Solihull Moors.
Rob Eliot's side picked up a point at home to Sutton United last weekend, but will have a twinge of disappointment, having led until Dubem Eze's 84th-minute equaliser.
The Heed are unbeaten in their last four and are level on points with Morecambe and Braintree, while they are just two points behind Brackley.
Wealdstone produced an emphatic performance to defeat Solihull Moors 5-1 in front of the DAZN cameras and are one of the division's form sides.
The Stones have won their last three, scoring 12 goals in the process, and while the play-offs are probably out of reach, they sit in a respectable 10th position.
Brackley Town vs. Solihull Moors
- Date: Tuesday, March 17
- Time: 7.45pm (Available to watch live on DAZN)
Brackley's nightmare shows no signs of ending as they fall closer and closer towards the jeopardy of the National League relegation zone.
The Saints were humbled by Woking on home turf last Saturday, with Olly Sanderson's brace guiding the Cards to a 4-1 victory at St James Park.
Since being appointed in mid-February, manager Andy Whing has lost all seven of his matches in charge and will be targeting a much-needed first win this Tuesday.
Solihull Moors were dismantled by Wealdstone last weekend and have not tasted victory since their 2-0 win over Morecambe in late January.
As a result, Chris Millington's side have been sliding down the table, but their nine-point gap on the relegation zone means that they have plenty of breathing space.
National League games taking place this week
Tuesday, March 17 (all games kick off at 7.45pm)
- Brackley Town vs. Solihull Moors
- Gateshead vs. Wealdstone
- Southend United vs. Rochdale
- Truro City vs. Scunthorpe United
- Woking vs. Yeovil Town
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