Catch This Weekend’s Live National League Matches on DAZN
Midweek results have sharpened both the title race and the relegation battle in the National League. Southend United’s 3-2 victory over leaders Rochdale was the week’s headline.
Midweek shake-ups
Rochdale suffered their first defeat of 2026, which reduced their buffer at the top. York City sit just two points behind the leaders with eight games remaining.
Gateshead continued their revival with a 1-0 win over Wealdstone. Rob Elliot’s side have climbed toward safety and now sit level on points with Brackley Town.
Brackley earned a draw at Solihull while down to ten men. The Saints have gone eight matches without a win and cling to safety on goal difference.
Braintree salvaged a late equaliser against Morecambe, keeping their survival hopes alive. Steve Pitt’s team remain three points adrift of safety.
Scunthorpe beat Truro City 2-1 to consolidate a play-off position. Andy Butler’s side hold an 11-point cushion on Halifax in eighth.
Boreham Wood won the National League Cup on penalties against West Ham under-21s. Luke Garrard can now focus on league targets.
Key fixtures to watch
Woking vs Aldershot Town (12.30 GMT, live on DAZN)
Aldershot enter this derby on a four-game losing run. John Coleman’s men sit four places and five points above the bottom four.
Woking are unbeaten in five and occupy tenth spot. Josh Osude played a decisive role in the earlier meeting between these clubs.
Altrincham vs Southend United (15.00 GMT)
Southend arrive buoyed by the midweek win over Rochdale. Kevin Maher’s side are unbeaten in five and hold a two-point cushion over Halifax.
Altrincham must arrest poor form after Alfie Beestin’s late winner for Scunthorpe. The Robins have a six-point margin above trouble.
Boreham Wood vs Gateshead (15.00 GMT)
Boreham Wood seek to close on third place and avoid a play-off eliminator. Their matches often produce plenty of goals.
Gateshead’s remarkable run has transformed them into survival contenders. Momentum has shifted in the battle at the bottom.
Braintree Town vs Scunthorpe United (15.00 GMT)
Braintree are fighting to stay up and have not won in three. Their recent late equaliser kept hopes alive.
Scunthorpe aim to chase down Carlisle for automatic places. The Lincolnshire club remain well placed in the table.
Carlisle United vs Boston United (15.00 GMT)
Carlisle need a response after a shock defeat to Tamworth. Mark Hughes’ men sit third and must hold position.
Boston beat Yeovil 2-1 to record their first win in three. The Pilgrims carry a ten-point cushion above the drop.
Rochdale vs Tamworth (15.00 GMT)
Rochdale will be eager to regroup after losing to Southend. Jimmy McNulty’s team still control much of their own destiny.
Tamworth have little left to play for but will seek a strong finish. They shocked Carlisle last weekend to climb to 12th.
York City vs Brackley Town (15.00 GMT)
York beat Aldershot 3-0 last weekend and will target further points. Stuart Maynard’s side can close on the leaders.
Brackley need results as teams below them gain momentum. Safety is currently determined by goal difference.
Solihull Moors vs FC Halifax Town (17.30 GMT, live on DAZN)
Solihull are without a win in eight matches but carry a seven-point safety margin. Their recent form remains worrying.
Halifax sit two points behind Southend in seventh despite having two games more. They scored late to beat Boreham Wood last weekend.
Saturday schedule
- Woking vs Aldershot Town (12.30 kick-off, live on DAZN)
- Altrincham vs Southend United
- Boreham Wood vs Gateshead
- Braintree Town vs Scunthorpe United
- Carlisle United vs Boston United
- Forest Green Rovers vs Wealdstone
- Hartlepool United vs Eastleigh
- Rochdale vs Tamworth
- Sutton United vs Truro City
- Yeovil Town vs Morecambe
- York City vs Brackley Town
- Solihull Moors vs Halifax Town (17.30 kick-off, live on DAZN)
Catch this weekend’s live National League matches on DAZN to follow these fixtures. The service offers NLTV coverage for the 2025-26 season.
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