Here, our Hartlepool United writer Robbie Stelling has made his latest round of National League predictions as Pools gear up for another big week in the race for the top seven.

1. Rochdale 1-1 Brackley Town
Dale look like they're beginning to feel the heat in the National League title race and Jimmy McNulty's side have drawn three of their last five games. Brackley have lost all of their first three matches since the appointment of Andy Whing but the 41-year-old is a shrewd operator at this level and it would be a surprise were he not to have the Saints heading in the right direction soon. Photo: subm

2. Boreham Wood 2-3 York City
Boreham Wood are enjoying a sensational season but are in the midst of a blip and have lost five of their last nine matches, winning just twice. It's difficult to see anyone stopping title-chasing York at the moment and the Minstermen haven't lost in the National League since October 1, a remarkable run of 24 games. Photo: Carl Recine

3. Southend United 2-0 Truro City
Pools fans will certainly be hoping for an upset in Essex but it's hard to see it happening, with bottom club Truro having lost all of their last five league matches and looking destined for an immediate return to the National League South. The Shrimpers haven't been in the best of form themselves, losing three of their last five league matches, but Kevin Maher's side should have enough. Photo: Richard Pelham

4. Wealdstone 1-1 Morecambe
Wealdstone made the slightly surprising decision to replace manager Sam Cox with the experienced Gary Waddock, who is set to take charge at Grosvenor Vale for the first time on Tuesday evening. Whereas the home side will be hoping to make the most of the so-called new manager bounce, Morecambe are finally beginning to show signs of improvement after replacing the controversial Ashvir Singh Johal with Jim Bentley and the Shrimps have taken four points from their last three games, thrashing Eastleigh, drawing 4-4 with relegation rivals Gateshead before losing out late on to title-chasing York City. Photo: National World

