Drama At Both Ends Gives Another Dose Of Midweek Madness

By Tom Scott

It was another night of high Vanarama National League drama with some intriguing results put on the board.

Wrexham finally bowed out of the FA Cup after another incredible performance against Sheffield United.

Paul Mullin levelled from the spot on the stroke of the hour and had a chance to put his side ahead ten minutes later.

After his spot kick was saved, two late goals from the Blades halted their impressive run in its tracks.

If Phil Parkinson's side had even half an eye on the goings on in the Vanarama National League tonight they will have taken some solace from it.

Fellow title hopefuls Chesterfield were comprehensively beaten by Woking.

The Cards were two ahead inside seven minutes before ex-Spireite Jim Kellerman added a third - rendering Liam Mandeville's second-half goal a pure consolation.

Barnet saw off FC Halifax to record their fifth straight win - Nicke Kabamba hit the winner to put the Bees up to fourth.

They went behind at Maidenhead but a late Harry Cardwell winner handed Southend a first away win in four.

Oldham improved on their last home showing to stun promotion hopefuls Dagenham & Redbridge at Boundary Park.

The Latics - who slumped to defeat against Halifax last time out - came from behind to bag twice in the dying minutes.

Mark Beck got his first goal in a Solihull Moors shirt to hand his new side a huge win over York City after going behind in the first half.

In the Vanarama National League North...

Curzon Ashton had Jimmy Spencer to thank after he notched a second half winner against ten-man Alfreton Town - Billy Heath's side were previously unbeaten since November.

Hereford were made to wait against Southport - but their interim bosses started their tenure with a first win in three.

Chorley move to five unbeaten on the road after turning things around against Blyth Spartans.

AFC Telford and Farsley could not be separated - similar to Spennymoor Town and leaders King's Lynn.

In the Vanarama National League South...

A closely fought night saw three draws.

Bath City held Hampton & Richmond as a late Reece Beckles penalty rescued a penalty for Cheshunt against Welling - Taunton and Dulwich equalled each other out.

Bottom side Hungerford shocked play-off contenders St Albans to record their first win in five.

Concord Rangers were behind until the hour mark.

Ricky Modeste levelled at Weymouth before Mo Bettamer added a winner eight minutes from time.

Where next?

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Big Night On Both Fronts With League And FA Cup Action There’s a big bundle of National League matches coming on Tuesday night - and a huge FA Cup game.

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