Cheek In Charge As Bromley and Barnet Profit At The Top

By Sam Elliott

After a midweek that went to script, there were some dropped points at the top of the National League on Saturday afternoon.

Chesterfield’s seven game winning run was ended at injury-hit Maidenhead United, whose bad stretch of results is over.

The leaders were held 1-1, Michael Jacobs rescuing a point after Tobi Sho-Silva had the hosts in front.

Solihull Moors couldn’t capitalise after Maz Kouhyar earned York City a point in a breathless 2-2 draw. Barnet lift themselves into second after a second great away win in four days.

Anthony Hartigan and Callum Stead earned victory at struggling Kidderminster Harriers, who are now bottom of the table.

Gateshead’s great run is over after Bromley kept theirs going. Michael Cheek’s double secured a seventh win in eight matches for Andy Woodman’s impressive team.

Altrincham have nine points from a possible nine. Eddy Jones and Jake Cooper goals got the better of Oxford City in the live TNT Sports game.

Oldham Athletic couldn’t get a fourth win in a row as they drew 1-1 at Wealdstone while Richard Hill was celebrating a victory after being confirmed at Eastleigh manager - another Paul McCallum double downed FC Halifax Town.

Ebbsfleet United put a tough few weeks to one side as Darren McQueen also hit two goals as they edged past Boreham Wood 3-1.

Harry Cardwell also notched a brace as Southend United left Rochdale with a comeback point, it ended 2-2.

Dorking Wanderers are on a great run and efforts from Jason Prior and Tom Blair grabbed maximum reward at Hartlepool United.

Kwame Thomas’ late header was big news for Aldershot Town at Dagenham. The Shots won 3-2 and are up to tenth under Tommy Widdrington.

Padraig Amond and Lewis Walker scored as Woking won 2-0 at AFC Fylde to put a test few weeks to one side.

Scunthorpe United’s difficult week ended with a 3-0 home National League North defeat to Buxton. There was two goals for Diego De Girolmamo.

In the National League South, two goal Matt McClure’s earned Chippenham a 2-0 win at Truro City as Ross Stearn got what turned out to be the winner as Taunton defeated Eastbourne Borough 2-1.

Where next?

More To Come From Table-Topping Taunton: Dray Rob Dray watched his Taunton Town hit top spot in the National League South on Saturday and then urged his players to give the bookies a bashing!
Hill's At The Helm Ahead Of Another Exciting Weekend There will be a ‘new’ manager in the dug-out this weekend - even if he’s been there quite a few times already!

Match centre

Vanarama National League North
Vanarama National League South

Latest photos