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The Magpies lead the National League again after coming from behind to inflict a sixth straight defeat on Scunthorpe United.

Goals from Quevin De Castro, Jim O’Brien, Macaulay Langstaff and Cedwyn Scott confirmed what ended up being a simple win at Glanford Park.

Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson insists their away form isn’t a massive concern despite dropping points on the road for a seventh time this season.

Tom O’Connor’s acrobatic effort gave them a late lead at York City in the dying stages but Manny Duku popped up with a late leveller in a dramatic BT Sport climax.

Parkinson said: “We’ve got a perfect record at home and it’s hard to replicate that! We’re still not at the half way stage, remember.”

Chesterfield lost 1-0 at FC Halifax as their eight game undefeated run ended, the winner came from Rob Harker ten minutes from time.

Bouncing Barnet celebrated north west London derby delight as the Bees defeated rivals Wealdstone to firm up the play-off place, pictured.

Harry Pritchard and Nicke Kabamaba goals left boss Dean Brennan beaming.

Woking recovered from an early blow at home to Maidstone United to win 3-1, Jim Kellerman making the points safe.

Double act Ryan Colclough and Elliot Newby once again both scored as Altrincham twice came from behind to draw 2-2 at Southend United.

Andrew Dallas and Joe Sbarra helped Solihull Moors gets back on track, they saw off troubled Oldham 2-1.

Aldershot Town are impressing. Justin Amaluzor once again hit the target as the Shots won 2-0 at Gateshead.

Will Goodwins’ winner earned Torquay United a good win at Dagenham, while Eastleigh beat Boreham Wood 1-0.

Remi Clerima rescued a point for Maidenhead United at home to Dorking Wanderers.

There were more shocks for the teams at the top of the National League South.

Ebbsfleet United have the leadership back as they won 2-0 against Slough Town.

They leapfrogged Dartford, who went down 1-0 at Chelmsford City, Louis Dunne scoring a late, late winner.

But in perhaps the most eye-opening scoreline of the season, Havant & Waterlooville we’re battered 5-1 at home to Worthing.

Callum Kealy carried on his great form with a stunning hat-trick and there was two goals for Mo Dabre.

Shiloh Remy kept in-form Eastbourne looking up, his two goals downed Chippenham who had gone ahead early on through Alex Bray.

Defender Dean Inman came back to haunt his former club as Hampton claimed a 2-2 draw at Farnborough.

Tom Harrison helped Oxford City preserve a point at home to Dulwich Hamlet.

Elsewhere it was a great day for Concord Rangers and Tonbridge while the battle at the bottom saw Weymouth and Cheshunt cancel each other out.

National League North leaders Brackely Town turned it around against Spennymoor to keep hold of top spot.

The Saints were 1-0 down when Tom Allan scored but Adam Rooney and Callum Stead goals secured a vital win against the ten men.

King’s Lynn Town did what Darlington couldn’t do the day before and earned three home points by beating Hereford 2-1 at the Walks.

Chester on Friday increased the heat - a Kurt Willoughby goal did for Blyth Spartans.

Southport on their day are one of the division's best and there was late drama against Scarborough, a late leveller from Josh Hmami made it 1-1.

A stunning Scott Pollock hat-trick for Boston United got the better of Leamington.

Mo Faal was AFC Fylde’s two goal hero as the Coasters repaired the damage at Gloucester City.

AFC Telford’s season has life. A Montel Gibson goal was enough to beat Banbury United.

Two goals in time added on totally flipped Bradford PA’s weekend - down 2-1, they levelled through Oli Johnson after 92 minutes before Jacob Blyth won it at Buxton.

Elsewhere it was a great day for Peterborough Sports and Chorley, who beat Farsley Celtic and Curzon Ashton respectively.

For all today’s results, click here.