Some Boxing Day Blockbusters Light Up National League

By Sam Elliott

It was business as usual for the teams at the top on a Boxing Day bonanza as BT Sport viewers were treated to some very late telly drama between two big play-off rivals.

There were three red cards and a 95th minute long-range Barnet winner from Ryan De Havilland as they bit Boreham Wood deep into time added on.

It’s as you were at the summit after Notts County’s first half power-show swept aside struggling Oldham Athletic.

Cedwyn Scott took the goalscoring acclaim this week as the leaders eased to a 4-1 win.

Wrexham equalled an historic record - a 5-0 win over Solihull Moors means they have won their first 15 home games in a season for the first time since 1904.

Paul Mullin just can’t stop scoring and his hat-trick treated another 10,000-plus Racecourse crowd.

Chesterfield showed their title fight as they came from a goal down to beat Scunthorpe United 2-1. Joe Quigley scored both.

Woking got one over their big rivals Aldershot. Rhys Browne, pictured, scored again - they left the EBB with a 2-1 win.

Gateshead have given their season a huge lift after winning 3-0 at York City, who themselves have worries at the wrong end. Danny Elliott scored twice from the penalty spot.

Chris Conn-Clarke’s late goal sparked wild scenes at Altrincham as Phil Parkinson’s team defeated FC Halifax 2-1.

Louis Dennis’ winner for Bromley at Southend United takes them to wining goal difference of a play-off place.

Nathan Ferguson scored twice as Wealdstone won a wonderful game with Maidenhead United 3-2.

Myles Weston’s winner gave Dagenham all three points at home to Maidstone while Torquay drew 1-1 with Yeovil Town and so did Dorking and Eastleigh.

Dartford powered to the top of the National League South leaving Ebbsfleet with a lot to think about.

A stunning 4-1 win saw the damage done in the first half with Luke Allen, Luke Coulson, Max Statham and Alex Wall goals sending out a very clear message.

Havant & Waterlooville couldn’t - they went down 2-1 at home to Eastbourne Borough, the winner came from Jayden Perez.

Chelmsford City beat old rivals Braintree 2-0, while Zane Banton’s double lifting St Albans City as they eased past Hemel Hempstead.

Ollie Pearce’s late winner earned Worthing a huge win over Hampton in a 4-3 thriller while Wings’ Ade Azeez settled the game between Welling and Tonbridge.

Elsewhere there were big wins for Chippenham, Slough Town, Taunton Town and Cheshunt.

Things are seriously close in the National League North - now just three points separate the top five.

Scarborough’s comeback stunned leaders Darlington Michael Coulson scored the winner with three minutes left as the Seadogs up the heat.

Darlo stay top after Brackley were denied late by Henry Landers and Banbury, 1-1 it ended.

King’s Lynn won 2-0 at Boston United, Oliver Scott making sure of the points late on.

Chester couldn’t win as they and AFC Telford fired blanks. Jack Bearne made it a happy Christmas for Kidderminster fans as they left Hereford with a 1-0 win.

Rob Ramshaw scored twice as Spennymoor Town left Blyth Spartans with three goals and three points.

Elsewhere there were great festive win for Chorley at AFC Fylde, sealed by Jonathan Ustabasi.

Elsewhere, Kettering beat Peterborough Sports 2-1 and Alfreton Town were too strong at home to Buxton.

For all today’s results, click here.

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