Magpies Flying Again On A Thrilling Day Of Action For Our Sides

By Sam Elliott

It was an FA Cup and National League double bill on Saturday - and it made for box office viewing.

Chorley’s incredible journey just goes on and on as they once again did the business to reach the fourth round for the first time in their history.

It may have been a youthful Derby County side but nothing should be taken away from the National League North club's sensational achievements.

Connor Hall got the Magpies off to a flyer, before the game was wrapped up by Mike Calveley six minutes from the end.

Will Chorley get really, really big visitors when the draw is made on Monday?

Boreham Wood didn’t quite have enough to get past Millwall, they went down 2-0, while Stockport County’s date of destiny is Monday when they take on West Ham United.


Hartlepool United closed the gap on National League leaders Torquay United to eight points with a fourth win in a row.

Second place Pools beat Wealdstone 3-1 and they look all set for a promotion challenge in 2021.

Luke Armstrong grabbed yet another goal before Rhys Oates and Nicky Featherstone found the net. Jacob Mendy got one back for the Stones but it couldn’t inspire a recovery.

Altrincham just don’t know when they are beaten.

With 94 minutes on the clock they rescued a 2-2 draw at third place Sutton United.

A long range stunner from Connor Hampson sparked wild celebrations as fearless Alty move into fourth.

Tom Bradbury earned FC Halifax what could prove to be a valuable point at King’s Lynn Town.

Alex Kiwomya’s debut goal gave the hosts the lead on the day manager Ian Culverhouse committed his future to the club.


Gloucester City sent out a message to everyone with a sensational comeback.

The returned from the dead to kill off fellow title chasers Kidderminster Harriers.

At 2-0 down inside 12 minutes, City responded in style - Keanu Marsh-Brown, Matt McClure and Jordan Young inspired the hosts with the goals.

AFC Fylde won’t give up on catching the Tigers yet.

They won 2-0 at AFC Telford United, Jordan Hulme putting the Coasters ahead before Jack Sampson secured the points.


We have new National League South leaders after a day of drama at the top.

Bottom club Braintree stunned pacesetters Dartford 2-1 and that was big news for Dorking Wanderers.

Marc White’s men take over the leadership thanks to their 2-1 victory over away day specialists Hemel Hempstead.

Callum Kennedy’s first half penalty and Alfie Rutherford’s composed finish earned a huge three points.

Hungerford are up to third after Chris Lewington sit the mark as they defeated Maidstone United 2-1 to end their recent poor home form.

St Albans City lost pace at the top as they went down 2-0 to improving Chelmsford, who have started 2021 strongly.

Charlie Sheringham and Adam Morgan goals secured a coupon-buster at Clarence Park.

Oxford City and Welling United fired blanks as their meeting ended in a goalless draw.

For all Saturday’s results, click here.

PHOTO BY STEFAN WILLOUGHBY

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