Top Teams Fail To Fire On A Saturday Full Of Surprises

By Sam Elliott

After the top five all won their previous two matches, not one of them could this weekend!

Following two back-to-back brilliant results, the fast starters all failed to grab three points on Saturday afternoon.

Leaders Chesterfield rescued a draw at Yeovil Town, who twice led at Huish Park.

Paul Cook’s side remain top and we’re grateful to Jes Uchegbulam as his goal made it 2-2 three minutes from time.

Notts County’s defeat at Dorking Wanderers mean the Spireites are the only side left undefeated.

A stunning James McShane hat-trick in the 3-1 victory included two late goals.

Wrexham fans leaving Southend United would have been happy enough with their goalless draw - former striker Jake Hyde had a goal ruled out for the hosts.

Solihull Moors had to make do with a point at home to Barnet as Boreham Wood grabbed a 1-1 draw at Gateshead thanks to prolific midfielder Josh Rees.

John Sheridan gave Oldham Athletic the perfect parting gift - a dramatic 3-2 win over Eastleigh.

Danny Whitehall’s double looked to make it a losing farewell but Charlie Wellens late on gave the departing Latics boss a victorious send off.

Aldershot were electric in front of the BT Sport cameras as FC Halifax’s good recent run ended.

Two first half headers from Tyler Cordner set them on their way before Ryan Glovers’ tidy 50th minute finish has the hosts in total control.

A fine strike from Justin Amaluzor added the gloss before Inih Effiong slotted home a fifth.

Josh Walker’s great goal but the seal on Dagenham & Redbridge’s classy 4-1 success over winless Altrincham.

Adam Marriott scored twice as Bromley eased past Maidstone United 3-0 at Hayes Lane.

Emile Acquah was the Maidenhead United hero - his winner stopped Woking in their tracks.

Scunthorpe United claimed their second point in five days and their fans will have hope after a Rob Apter leveller against York City raised spirits.

Rhys Browne scored again for Wealdstone but it wasn’t enough to defeat Torquay United, who went ahead early through Ali Omar.

Where next?

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