Ravens Soar As The On-Song Cards’ Climb Continues

By Sam Elliott

There was action in not only in the three National League divisions but the FA Trophy too.

Woking won again as the stopped Scunthorpe United in their tracks after last week’s win.

A 2-0 success in Lincolnshire was secured by Rhys Browne and Padraig Amond, the goals came early and late.

Yeovil Town have been on a positive path since Mark Cooper took over.

But they came unstuck against Bromley, pictured, as Andy Woodman’s team surge towards the play-offs.

Louis Dennis scored two goals and the Ravens are one point off the top seven.

The FA Trophy is heating up and there was typical drama on fourth round day.

Southend United left it late to break Darlington hearts as Harry Cardwell’s second goal sent the hosts into the next round.

Dorking Wanderers go through, Ryan Seager starred as they overcame Kidderminster Harriers 3-2.

Inih Effiong got two goals as Aldershot progress by beating Leiston 4-1. It was a bad day for Bath City, they go out after losing at Bracknell.

But it was a good afternoon for Eastleigh, Hungerford, fantastic Farsley Celtic, York City and Maidenhead United who all made round five.

Barnet added to Solihull Moors’ issues with a 2-0 win, midfielder Ryan De Havilland made it safe.

On Friday night, last season’s finalist Wrexham went out as Altrincham kept their composure from the spot.

In the National League South it was leaders Dartford’s turn to slip up.

They went down 3-1 at home to Hemel Hempstead as Jack Westbrook set the Tudors on their way.

Ebbsfleet close the gap to three points thanks to their late 2-1 win at managerless Dover Athletic. Rakish Bingham’s penalty proved decisive.

Ollie Pearce put the seal on impressive Worthing’s 2-0 win at Eastbourne Borough.

There was drama at Welling as Dulwich Hamlet turned on the style late on with two goals in the closing stages. Jack Holland and Dan Smith left the away fans thrilled.

Jordan Greenidge got two goals as Tonbridge Angels won 3-2 at St Albans.

King’s Lynn Town didn’t hang around as they went top of the National League North.

Two quick-fire goals from new signing Aaron Crosgrave and Aaron Jones saw them beat Peterborough Sports 2-1.

Alex Wiles’ late winner earned Scarborough Athletic a 3-2 victory over Blyth Spartans.

Nick Haughton’ late, late penalty gave AFC Fylde a 2-1 win at Southport.

Rob Ramshaw got Spennymoor’s winner at Bradford PA.

Kurt Willoughby’s late leveller earned Chester a point at home to Curzon Ashton, it ended 2-2.

Lewis Salmon put the seal on AFC Telford’s important 2-0 victory at Buxton.

Dom McHale scored again as Gloucester City won 2-0 against Hereford.

Where next?

FA Trophy Fifth Round Draw Set To Be Made Later Today The FA Trophy fifth round draw takes place today with 15 Vanarama National League sides in the hat.
More Trophy Tales About To Be Told As Things Get Serious! It’s FA Trophy time again and a win this weekend will leave both fans and players with Wembley on their mind.

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