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National League games this weekend: Promotion rivals clash in evening kick-off
After a defining round of midweek action in the National League, the fifth tier returns with a full set of fixtures this weekend, with the situation at the top and the bottom of the table still incredibly tight.
Late goals proved pivotal once again as Rochdale snatched a crucial late winner to beat Solihull Moors 1-0, while York City brushed Carlisle United aside 3-0 in a one-sided promotion clash.
At the bottom of the table, Truro City picked up another valuable point after drawing 3-3 with Brackley Town as they continue to give themselves a real chance of survival.
While many of the title-chasing sides face easier opposition on Saturday, there is an intriguing clash as two of the top seven do battle in the late kick-off live on DAZN.
Here is the pick of the weekend's action.
James Moody @SUFCOfficial
Live National League matches this weekend
Scunthorpe United vs. Forest Green Rovers
- Date: Saturday, January 24
- Time: 5.30pm (Live on DAZN)
The game of the weekend comes from the Attis Arena as promotion contenders Scunthorpe United and Forest Green meet in the evening kick-off live on DAZN.
Andy Butler's men are unbeaten in their last nine in all competitions and continued their fine form in midweek with an impressive 3-1 away win at title-chasing Boreham Wood.
As for Forest Green, they lost further ground in the title race after a disappointing 1-1 draw with relegation-threatened Altrincham and have only one win in their last five league matches.
The two teams are separated by just one place and two points heading into the encounter, but sixth-place Scunthorpe have the opportunity to leapfrog their opponents with victory.
While it promises to be a tight affair, home advantage and stellar form mean the Iron go in as favourites.
Selected National League matches this weekend
Aldershot Town vs. Carlisle United
- Date: Saturday, January 24
- Time: 3pm (Available to watch 15 minutes after final whistle on demand)
While Aldershot Town and Carlisle United are at opposite ends of the National League table, the meeting between the two teams may well be a close one
The Shots' midweek clash with Yeovil Town was postponed due to heavy rain, but their previous three league games have produced an astonishing 16 goals, with a minimum of five in each.
John Coleman's side thrashed Eastleigh 4-1 in their last game and have only lost one of their previous five, but they still have work to do to increase their two-point gap above the relegation zone.
Carlisle, on the other hand, suffered a damaging 3-0 home defeat to top of the table side York City in midweek and have now conceded three goals in their last two matches.
Mark Hughes' men are only three points off the league leaders, but have played more games than all the teams above them, meaning the play-offs are looking increasingly likely.
Morecambe vs. Solihull Moors
- Date: Saturday, January 24
- Time: 3pm (Available to watch 15 minutes after final whistle on demand)
Morecambe have endured a tough run of games, having played three of the top six in their last four and will be eyeing a much-needed win when they play Solihull Moors at the Mazuma Mobile Stadium.
The Shrimps were narrowly defeated 1-0 by Halifax Town on Wednesday night, and they have now slipped to 23rd in the table after Truro picked up another point.
However, a win would take them level on points with 21st-place Sutton United, and Ashvir Singh Johal's men have shown that they can compete with the division's best.
As for Solihull, they have been one of the league's entertainers this season, scoring 20 goals in five matches prior to their 1-0 defeat to title-chasing Rochdale in midweek.
Chris Millington's side are probably too far off the pace to be considered play-off challengers, but if they can put a run together, then they have an outside chance.
National League games taking place this weekend
Saturday, January 24 (all games kick off at 3pm unless stated)
- Aldershot Town vs. Carlisle United
- Altrincham vs. Boreham Wood
- Boston United vs. Southend United
- Brackley Town vs. Hartlepool United
- Eastleigh vs. Halifax Town
- Gateshead vs. Wealdstone
- Morecambe vs. Solihull Moors
- Rochdale vs. Truro City
- Tamworth vs. Sutton United
- Woking vs. Yeovil Town
- York City vs. Braintree Town
- Scunthorpe United vs. Forest Green Rovers (5.30pm)
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