What Happened On Saturday Across The National League

By Sam Elliott

The Vanarama National League title race continues to thrill as the teams at the top power on.

Stockport County fired another warning as they battered Barnet 5-0.

Ryan Johnson helped himself to two goals as Dave Challinor’s team kept their noses in front.

Chesterfield ended a tough week on a high but they had to wait for the win at Eastleigh.

The live BT Sport match had an explosive ending - Curtis Weston’s corker handed the Spireites a huge title boost and stand-in manager Danny Webb said: “I was happy with the draw but wow, what a win.”

Even after a poor week FC Halifax Town are still only one point behind - they won 3-1 at Dagenham.

Billy Waters bagged himself a double as the Shaymen, pictured, stay in touch.

Bromley are very much in the mix and Jude Arthurs can’t miss at the moment. A 1-0 win over promotion rivals Notts County keeps their charge going.

Ten man Wrexham couldn’t quite hold on against Maidenhead - Shawn McCoulsky in time added on pinched a 1-1 draw.

Josh Rees got two goals as Boreham Wood breath down the neck of the leading clubs, he inspired a recovery against King’s Lynn Town.

Southend United keep on winning. Noor Husin earned an edgy win at Dover.

Andrew Dallas kept the goals coming at so did Solihull Moors as the beat Altrincham 5-0.

Grimsby got back to winning ways against Wealdstone, while a winner from Charlie Wakefield was enough for ten man Yeovil to leave Woking with three points.

Aldershot Town are already looking safe - a late own goal was a dagger through the heart of Weymouth.

Dorking Wanderers are looking formidable in the National League South all of a sudden.

A ninth win in a row arrived in style - they saw off Billericay Town 5-0, James McShane helped himself to two goals.

Maidstone United also hit five, they were ultimately too good for Concord Rangers. Roarie Deacon was at the double late on.

Ebbsfleet United knew they needed a win and they got it - Will Wood’s winner send Hampton home empty handed.

Danny Leonard got a brace as Dartford won 3-2 at Tonbridge, while they were important wins for Oxford City, St Albans and Eastbourne Borough.

In the National League North, leaders Gateshead wee denied another win but they stay top.

Clayton Donaldson gave York City fans something to cheer as he made it 1-1.

Brackley Town held first against managerless Farsley Celtic. Matt Lowe scored twice in the 3-2 win.

Kidderminster and Gloucester City drew 0-0 but AFC Fylde lost 1-0 at home to Curzon Ashton - Alex Curran got the vital goal at Mill Farm.

Chorley are rolling again and a 3-2 win over Hereford was decided by Connor Hall.

Fraser Preston got two as Boston United impressively thrashed Chester 4-0.

Elsewhere there were wins for Southport, AFC Telford, Leamington and Kettering Town.

Where next?

What’s Ahead On Tuesday Across The National League There’s plenty of important action across the Vanarama National League coming your way on Tuesday night.
There’s Plenty Of BT Sport Talking Points On Saturday! If you ever wondered how accurate the phrase ‘a week is a long time in football’ actually is, borrow the ear of a few Chesterfield and Eastleigh fans.

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