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National League games this week: Rochdale face tough test as former manager returns
After a reduced offering of National League football last weekend, the fifth tier returns in midweek with a selection of three intriguing clashes on Tuesday night.
The league leaders traded places yet again on Saturday afternoon as York City eased past Solihull Moors to overtake Rochdale, who were not in action.
Jimmy McNulty's side sit just one point behind the Minstermen, but crucially, they have three games in hand on their rivals as they host promotion hopefuls Boreham Wood.
Elsewhere, struggling Morecambe travel to Altrincham in search of a much-needed win, while Forest Green Rovers aim to cement their play-off position when they welcome Woking.
With all three games available to watch live on DAZN, here is a closer look at what is on offer.
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National League matches this week
Altrincham vs. Morecambe
- Date: Tuesday, February 3
- Time: 7.45pm (Available to watch live on DAZN)
While Morecambe might be in significantly more jeopardy than Altrincham, this is a game that both sides will be targeting in their pursuit of safety.
The Shrimps have reappointed Jim Bentley as manager until the end of the season, replacing Ashvir Singh Johal, who departed by mutual consent last Friday.
Morecambe were not in action last weekend but are on a wretched run of form, having picked up just one point in their last five league games.
Bentley's side occupy 23rd position in the table and are now seven points adrift of safety, with several of the teams above them picking up points in recent weeks.
Altrincham are one of those sides, and although they have recorded some standout results of late, they are still only two points above the relegation zone.
The Robins' run of two games without defeat was ended by Carlisle United on Saturday afternoon, with Mark Hughes' men running away with a 3-1 win.
Forest Green Rovers vs. Woking
- Date: Tuesday, February 3
- Time: 7.45pm (Available to watch live on DAZN)
Forest Green are one of three top-seven sides in midweek action and will be looking to cement themselves as play-off certainties when they host midtable Woking.
Robbie Savage's side suffered a 3-0 hammering at the hands of Wealdstone in the Isuzu FA Trophy last weekend and will be aiming to turn around their uninspiring run of form on Tuesday night.
The Green have won only one of their last six league games, meaning that they are looking over their shoulder rather than up towards league leaders York.
Woking were also in cup action on Saturday as they triumphed in a 2-1 derby day victory over Walton & Hersham, to see them advance to the quarter-finals.
The Cards have only won one of their last five National League games, with neither promotion nor relegation looking a reality this season.
Rochdale vs. Boreham Wood
- Date: Tuesday, February 3
- Time: 7.45pm (Available to watch live on DAZN)
With York only able to watch on, Rochdale will be striving to overtake their title rivals when they welcome Boreham Wood to the Crown Oil Arena on Tuesday evening.
The Dale have been involved in some close encounters of late, but have managed to find a way late on to continue their march towards the summit.
Jimmy McNulty's men were not in action on the weekend but came from behind to secure a 2-1 win over Southend United last week courtesy of Harvey Gilmour's 90th-minute winner.
As for Boreham Wood, their tremendous season has faltered in recent weeks, with Luke Garrard's side suffering three successive league defeats for the first time this term.
The Wood had Femi Ilesanmi and Regan Booty sent off against Boston United on Saturday afternoon as they squandered their lead to lose 2-1 on home soil.
Now feels like the perfect time to play Garrard's men, but only a win will see Rochdale go top.
National League games taking place this week
Tuesday, February 3 (all games kick off at 7.45pm)
- Altrincham vs. Morecambe
- Forest Green Rovers vs. Woking
- Rochdale vs. Boreham Wood
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