Another Blockbuster Afternoon With Twists At Both Ends

By Sam Elliott

It was another box office National League afternoon as both title chasers dropped points.

Notts County manager Luke Williams appears to concede defeat in the championship chase after his side drew 1-1 at Bromley.

Macaulay Langstaff scored again very late - and there was drama to come.

Maidenhead United came from behind twice to snatch a point from a Paul Mullin inspired Wrexham to leave things up in the air, pictured.

Chesterfield ended their horror run by coming from behind to win at Gateshead, Ryan Colclough hitting a late winner.

Boreham Wood still haven’t lost in 2023 - Jack Payne and Dennon Lewis scored late as they left Oldham with a 2-0 victory.

Woking’s Kyran Lofthouse gave Darren Sarll a winning return to Yeovil Town.

Altrincham came unstuck at Wealdstone, Micah Obiero hit two as the hosts eased to a 4-0 win.

Joe Sbarra was back on the scoresheet as Solihull Moors best Maidstone United 2-0.

Eastleigh love a clean sheet recently - they left Scunthorpe with a 1-0 win thanks to Danny Whitehall’s penalty.

Dorking and FC Halifax drew 0-0 as Dean Rance’s winner helped Dagenham to beat York City.

Brett McGavin grabbed Torquay a point at Aldershot.

In the National League South, leaders Ebbsfleet United were frustrated at home to Hemel Hempstead as the game ended goalless.

But it was a point gained as second place Dartford slipped to a 3-1 defeat at Weymouth, Bradley Ash got another goal.

Braintree Town sit third - Alfie Matthews’ winner enough to down Hampton & RB.

Farnborough’s great season continues - Jonathon Page’s winner at Oxford City has them in touch.

The big game down the bottom between Chippenham and Concord Rangers ended 2-2.

There were big Saturday wins for new Dulwich Hamlet boss Hakan Hayrettin and also for Taunton Town at Tonbridge Angels.

There was also frustration for National League North leaders AFC Fylde.

They were held 0-0 by Blyth Spartans and lose the leadership to King’s Lynn Town, who saw off Scarborough. Michael Culnan got the winner three minutes from time.

Chester are now third - Adam Thomas’ double did for Banbury United.

Brackley Town needed to beat Southport to stay in touch as they did. Sam Smart struck the winner.

Elsewhere it was a good day for Leamington, Spennymoor, Peterborough Sports, Hereford and Buxton.

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