Top Scorers: The Vanarama National League South

It appears the race to win the Golden Boot is just as intense as the tussle to take the title.

While Dartford, Havant and Hampton are all within touching distance, so are the goal getters.

East Thurrock United’s Sam Higgins leads the way with 19 so far - but Chelmsford City newboy Phil Roberts is breathing down his neck with 18 to his name.

Oxford City are in form which means their leading scorer Matt Paterson should continue to get chances - Havant have been warned ahead of their game this weekend.

Alfie Pavey, now on 16 for the season, has a double in his sights with the Darts still on top. But who will come out on top in both races in the next few months?

National League South top scorers:

Sam Higgins (East Thurrock) 19 goals

Phil Roberts (Braintree and Chelmsford) 18 goals

Matt Paterson (Oxford City) 18 goals

Alfie Pavey (Dartford) 17 goals

Dayle Grubb (Weston-S-Mare) 16 goals

Warren Bentley (Poole Town) 16 goals

Jason Prior (Havant & W) 16 goals

Sam Merson (St Albans City) 15 goals

Gethyn Hill (Weston-s-Mare) 15 goals

Abobaker Eisa (Wealdstone) 12 goals

David Pratt (Chippenham and Wealdstone) 12 goals

Max Kretzschmar (Hampton) 12 goals

Andy Pugh (Dartford) 11 goals

Rhys Murrell-Williamson (St Albans) 11 goals

Chris Dickson (Chelmsford City) 11 goals

Cody Cooke (Truro City) 11 goals

Bradley Goldberg (Welling United) 10 goals

Jordan Parkes (Hemel H) 10 goals

Steve Cawley (Concord R) 10 goals

Kudos Oyenuga (Chelmsford City) 9 goals

Joe Healy (Welling United) 9 goals

Tyler Harvey (Truro City) 9 goals

Elliot Bradbrook (Dartford) 9 goals