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Play-off race hots up
Morecambe did Hereford United absolutely no favours in tonight's Conference match which affected the play-off positions, as they beat Margate 3-0. The Shrimps move up to third, above Dagenham & Redbridge. Elsewhere, Yeovil Town beat Leigh RMI 3-1 and Woking drew 1-1 with Farnborough Town.
The FA Trophy semi-finals mean there is no match on Saturday for Yeovil, and Chester City (5th) play Doncaster Rovers (2nd) in a Sky Sports match next Monday night. Therefore, on Saturday, there are only four games affecting the play-offs.
Morecambe's (3rd) superb home record should see them overcome mid-table Barnet, while Halifax Town (7th) are likely to pick up all three points at relegation-threatened Nuneaton Borough. Hereford United have a tricky test at Scarborough, and Southport is the destination for Dagenham & Redbridge (4th), who will be favourites to collect their eleventh consecutive Conference win.