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National League games this weekend: Pivotal weekend in title race as Rochdale face stern test
After another whirlwind of midweek National League fixtures, the fifth tier returns with a reduced schedule this weekend, as clubs compete in the Isuzu FA Trophy quarter-finals.
York City were the big winners from the latest round of games as the Minstermen returned to the top of the table following their convincing 3-0 victory over Scunthorpe United.
Their success came at Rochdale's cost as Chris Millington's side squandered a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 with Halifax Town, with both the Shaymen's goals coming after the 87th minute.
However, the game of midweek came from the North East as Gateshead and Morecambe played out a 4-4 draw, with Billy Chadwick and Chris Popov scoring hat-tricks for either side.
With a tough test awaiting the Dale and crucial encounters at either end of the table, DAZN News takes a closer look at the pick of the action.
National League matches live on DAZN
Morecambe vs. York City
- Date: Saturday, February 28
- Time: 5.30pm (Available to watch live on DAZN)
York are doing everything they can to lift the National League title come the end of the season, but there is little room for error if they want to secure promotion to League Two.
The Minstermen have now won their last eight league matches and sit top of the pile with a one-point advantage over Rochdale, although they have played a game more than their rivals.
As for Morecambe, they are showing signs of life under manager Jim Bentley and have given themselves an outside chance of survival under the 49-year-old.
The Shrimps' draw with Gateshead on Wednesday night means that they have picked up five points from their last four games, but they are still eight points adrift of safety.
Both sides have been in free-scoring form of late, but it would take something remarkable for the home side to walk away with anything from the encounter.
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Selected National League matches
Aldershot Town vs. Rochdale
- Date: Saturday, February 28
- Time: 3pm (Available to watch 15 minutes after the full-time whistle on DAZN)
Rochdale have been showing signs of fragility in recent weeks, and although they have a game in hand on league leaders York, they are losing their momentum at a key time.
The Dale appeared to be strolling to all three points on Tuesday evening and will be kicking themselves after conceding two late goals to further encourage the Minstermen.
Things do not get any easier for Millington's men as they travel to one of the form sides of the division, Aldershot Town, who picked up a 2-1 win away to Braintree Town in midweek.
The Shots have only lost one of their last 12 National League games and are now up to 12th in the table despite being locked in a relegation battle earlier in the campaign.
This feels like the clash of the weekend, and Rochdale must deliver their best form if they are to come away with all three points from the EBB Stadium.
Gateshead vs. Forest Green Rovers
- Date: Saturday, February 28
- Time: 3pm (Available to watch 15 minutes after the full-time whistle on DAZN)
A few weeks ago, this fixture would have been written off as a formality, but such is the polarising form of Gateshead and Forest Green that this one could go either way.
The Heed have managed to turn around their woeful form, and their latest point against Morecambe means that they have now picked up seven from their last three matches.
Rob Elliot's side still have a monumental job to do if they are to avoid the drop, as they are nine points off safety with the worst goal difference in the division.
However, Robbie Savage cannot buy a win at the moment, with Forest Green's latest hiccup coming in a 3-2 home defeat to Boston United.
Rovers have only won one of their last nine league games, and their once secure place in the play-off places is looking increasingly precarious.
National League games taking place this weekend
Saturday, February 28 (all games kick off at 3pm unless stated)
- Aldershot Town vs. Rochdale
- Brackley Town vs. Altrincham
- Eastleigh vs. Carlisle United
- Gateshead vs. Forest Green Rovers
- Halifax Town vs. Sutton United
- Scunthorpe United vs. Solihull Moors
- Tamworth vs. Boreham Wood
- Truro City vs. Braintree Town
- Morecambe vs. York City (Available to watch live on DAZN, 5.30pm kick-off)
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