Which National League fixtures take place this weekend amid a reduced schedule?

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After Rochdale’s dramatic midweek victory over Southend United, there is a reduced schedule of National League fixtures this weekend due to a host of teams competing in the Isuzu FA Trophy.

Both Dale and York City have created daylight between themselves and the chasing pack, meaning it looks as though it will be a two-horse race for the fifth-tier title

With neither Rochdale, Scunthorpe United, nor Forest Green Rovers in action, the Minstermen have the opportunity to return to the top if they can overcome Solihull Moors at the ARMCO Arena.

While the bottom three are adrift, it is incredibly tight for the final relegation spot, and although Braintree Town occupy that position, only two points separate them and 18th-place Sutton United.

There are no matches available to watch live on DAZN this weekend, but all games are available to watch 15 minutes after the final whistle on demand.

Here is the pick of the weekend’s action.

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Boreham Wood vs Boston United

Kick-off at 3pm GMT on Saturday, January 31st 2026

One of the few teams at the top in action this Saturday, Boreham Wood have the opportunity to make amends after back-to-back defeats in the National League.

Luke Garrard’s side suffered a shock 3-1 defeat away to bottom-half side Altrincham last weekend, meaning that they have lost pace with Rochdale and York.

While the result would have hurt the Wood, they have flourished since their promotion from the National League South and are nailed on to achieve at least a play-off finish this term.

Boston United are likely to prove a difficult opponent for the home side after their 3-3 thriller with play-off chasing Southend United last Saturday.

New manager Paul Hurst returned to the Jakemans Community Stadium with the initial goal of achieving survival, with the Pilgrims just two points above the relegation places.

Carlisle United vs Altrincham

Kick-off at 3pm GMT on Saturday, January 31st 2026

After having their match against Aldershot Town postponed last weekend, Carlisle United return to action against bottom-half side Altrincham in the National League.

Mark Hughes’ side will be eying their first league victory since the start of January after a draw with Solihull Moors and a battering by York has seen them slide down the table.

The Cumbrians sit comfortably within the play-off positions in fifth place, but their title ambitions are surely over as they are now six points off top spot and have played more games than the three clubs above them.

Altrincham, on the other hand, pulled off an almighty shock by dismantling promotion contenders Boreham Wood 3-1 at the J Davidson Stadium last Saturday.

That result ended their seven-match run without a win in all competitions, while Neil Gibson’s men now have a five-point cushion above the relegation zone.

Could the Robins claim another major scalp this weekend?

Hartlepool United vs Aldershot Town

Kick-off at 3pm GMT on Saturday, January 31st 2026

Two of the National League’s form sides meet at the Prestige Group Stadium as play-off hopefuls Hartlepool welcome resurgent Aldershot.

The Monkey Hangers were held to a 0-0 draw by Brackley Town last Saturday, but are only three points off the play-off places in ninth.

Nicky Featherstone has done a solid job of picking up points since taking over as permanent manager and has only lost one of his last five.

Aldershot appeared favourites for the drop earlier in the season, but John Coleman has turned things around in remarkable fashion with his side above the relegation zone by one point.

Both of Aldershot’s previous two matches were postponed, but they did bag a statement 4-1 win away at Eastleigh in mid-January and will be a real test for the Pools.

Solihull Moors vs York City

Kick-off at 3pm GMT on Saturday, January 31st 2026

The match with the most significant ramifications at the top of the table comes from the ARMCO Arena as mid-table Solihull host title contenders York.

With Rochdale triumphant in midweek, it is now up to the Minstermen to respond, and only a win would see them return to the summit.

Stuart Maynard’s men were in irresistible form last weekend and demolished relegation-threatened Braintree 5-0, with the league’s top goalscorer Ollie Pearce hammering home a hat-trick.

As for the Moors, they secured a comfortable 2-0 away win at strugglers Morecambe.

While Chris Millington’s side are considered outsiders for the play-offs, they could mount a charge if they put together a string of results.

Given that Solihull have caused problems for the teams at the top, this one could be a potential banana skin for York.

National League games taking place this weekend

Saturday, January 31 (all games kick off at 3pm)

Boreham Wood vs Boston United
Braintree Town vs Eastleigh
Carlisle United vs Altrincham
FC Halifax Town P-P Gateshead
Hartlepool United vs Aldershot Town
Solihull Moors vs York City
Sutton United vs Brackley Town
Truro City P-P Scunthorpe United
Yeovil Town P-P Tamworth

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