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National League games this weekend: Division heavyweights collide
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We are six games into the National League season, and the table is now taking shape as the contenders march clear of the pretenders.
Boreham Wood have rocketed to the top of the pile with 16 points, having come from behind to defeat promotion rivals Carlisle United last weekend.
Boreham Wood come from behind to stun Carlisle United
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Harrogate Town and Southend United are hot on their heels with 13 points apiece and have shown signs that they could challenge Luke Garrard's side for the title.
Towards the bottom, Scunthorpe United and Barrow are underperforming and will be striving to string some wins together to push them away from the relegation zone.
There are four televised games on offer this weekend, starting on Friday night as DAZN News brings you the pick of the action.
National League matches live on DAZN
Kidderminster Harriers vs. Hartlepool United
- Date: Friday, September 11
- Time: 7.45pm
- Venue: Aggborough Stadium
Separated by just two points in the National League, Kidderminster Harriers and Hartlepool United lock horns on Friday night.
The Harriers have started the season in fine fettle after their promotion from the National League North and are unbeaten since their opening-day defeat to Hornchurch.
Paul Wotton's side dismantled Wealdstone 4-1 last Saturday and have also beaten Southend, meaning they will be confident of claiming another big scalp.
Lee Clark is aiming to prove himself in the fifth tier after some underwhelming managerial spells, and it has been a mixed start for the Monkey Hangers' new boss.
Hartlepool ended a run of three straight defeats by defeating Woking last weekend and will be up against it to come away with all three points.
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Worthing vs. Barrow
- Date: Saturday, September 12
- Time: 12.30pmÂ
- Venue:Â Sussex Transport Community Stadium
Two teams in need of a win meet in Saturday's early kick-off as newly promoted Worthing host recently relegated Barrow.
Worthing started the campaign with two wins from three but are now winless in their last three league games, having played out a 2-2 draw with Fylde last weekend.
Of course, it is still early days and with seven points from six games, Adam Hinshelwood will be encouraged by what his team has shown so far.
Barrow seem to have turned a corner after a dismal start to the season that saw them go five matches without a single win.
Adam Murray's men toppled high-flying Sutton United with a statement 3-0 victory last Saturday, but the Bluebirds must build on that to forge a winning mentality.
Carlisle United vs. Southend United
- Date: Saturday, September 12
- Time: 5.30pmÂ
- Venue: Brunton Park
Two of the big boys headline the weekend's action as promotion hopefuls Carlisle United and Southend do battle on Saturday evening.
It has been a contrasting campaign so far for the two sides, with Rob Elliot's men underperforming while Kieron Dyer has got a tune out of his players.
The Cumbrians' run of four games without a win was ended by rampant Boreham Wood last weekend, with Jack Ellis' own goal the difference.
Southend, on the other hand, have four wins from six, their latest a comeback victory over Yeovil Town, coming from two goals down to triumph 3-2.
Dyer was in a jovial mood last weekend, dropping Michael Jackson references in his press conference, but will be aiming for a serious victory over a promotion rival.
National League games taking place this weekend
Friday, September 11 (7.45pm)
- Kiddermister Harriers vs. Hartlepool United * Live on DAZN
Saturday, September 12Â (all games kick off at 3pm unless stated)
- Harrogate Town vs. Tamworth (12.30pm kick-off) *Live on DAZN
- Worthing vs. Barrow (12.30pm kick-off) *Live on DAZN
- Boston United vs. Wealdstone
- Eastleigh vs. Boreham Wood
- Forest Green Rovers vs. Gateshead
- Halifax Town vs. Hornchurch
- Solihull Moors vs. Aldershot Town
- Sutton United vs. Scunthorpe United
- Woking vs. Altrincham
- Yeovil Town vs. Fylde
- Carlisle United vs. Southend United (5.30pm kick-off) *Live on DAZN
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