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National League games this weekend: Promotion contenders meet early doors
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We are two games into the National League season, and there are already some intriguing storylines developing up and down the division.
Promotion contenders Harrogate Town, Southend United and Hartlepool United have perfect records, as do newly promoted Hornchurch, while title favourites Carlisle United have just one point.
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There promises to be more drama this Saturday as several of the division's big sides collide, and although it is the early knockings of the campaign, every point gained could be crucial.
With every match to be aired live on DAZN this weekend, as well as all remaining fixtures in August, supporters truly are spoilt for choice, but which fixtures look the most enticing?
Here, DAZN News selects the pick of this weekend's action.
National League matches live on DAZN
Forest Green Rovers vs. Boreham Wood
- Date: Saturday, August 22
- Time: 12.45pm
- Venue: The New Lawn
Forest Green Rovers will be absolutely chuffed at the start they have made to the new season, yielding six points from Halifax Town and Worthing.
While those have been marginal wins, Robbie Savage's side have produced plenty of quality in front of goal and have shown character to come from behind to win.
Rovers are among six clubs in the National League with maximum points after two games, but this promises to be their toughest test of the season so far.
Last term's play-off finalists look to be in the promotion conversation once again, picking up a convincing 3-1 victory over Halifax after dropping two points in the opener to Tamworth.
Matt Rush already has five goals to his name while Abdul Abdulmalik has continued his fine form from the last campaign, with this encounter reeking of goals.
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Harrogate Town vs. Barrow
- Date: Saturday, August 22
- Time: 12.45pmÂ
- Venue:Â Wetherby Road
Relegated pair Harrogate Town and Barrow meet early in the season, but it has already been one of contrasting fortunes for either side.
Simon Weaver's men have begun the campaign emphatically, following up a 5-2 victory over Solihull Moors with a 3-1 win over Wealdstone.
While it is early days, the Sulphurites sit top of the table and have shown plenty of promise in front of goal, which has made them early promotion contenders.
As for Barrow, they have fallen to two defeats to Hartlepool United and Hornchurch, with the latter a concerning one given it was on home soil against a newly promoted team.
Manager Adam Murray spoke of needing to eradicate the club's "horrible soft underbelly" but doing so against Harrogate will be difficult.
Carlisle United vs. Hornchurch
- Date: Saturday, August 22
- Time: 12.45pmÂ
- Venue: Brunton Park
It is far too early in the season for Carlisle to panic, but Rob Elliot will be desperate for victory in this encounter to alleviate any early pressure.
After falling to defeat against newly promoted Worthing on the opening day, the Cumbrians rescued a late, late draw against 10-man Yeovil Town last weekend.
Carlisle will be expected to take all three points against another promoted outfit in Hornchurch, but if they fail to do so, then questions will be asked of Elliot.
Having beaten Kidderminster Harriers and Barrow, Hornchurch are flying with six points from their first two matches.
Manager Daryl McMahon has praised his men's quality and determination, and if they topple Carlisle then that would be the result of their season so far.
National League games taking place this weekend
Saturday, August 22Â (all games kick off at 12.45pm and are live on DAZN)Â
- Boston United vs. Altrincham
- Carlisle United vs. Hornchurch
- Eastleigh vs. Scunthorpe United
- Forest Green Rovers vs. Boreham Wood
- Halifax Town vs. Tamworth
- Harrogate Town vs. Barrow
- Kidderminster Harriers vs. Aldershot Town
- Solihull Moors vs. Southend United
- Sutton United vs. Hartlepool United
- Woking vs. Fylde
- Worthing vs. Wealdstone
- Yeovil Town vs. Gateshead
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