Big Statements Are Made As Top Teams Go Goal Crazy!

By Sam Elliott

There were 119 goals scored across the divisions today - and some messages received loud and clear.

The fancied sides in the the Vanarama National League had a field day.

Leaders Chesterfield got the job done early at Oldham - Joe Quigley and Jeff King getting the early goals.

But those on their coattails wanted to let them know they’re gunning for top spot.

Wrexham fired in five at Dorking Wanderers with Ollie Palmer’s double the highlight.

Elliot Lee, pictured, wrapped up the win - the Dragons’ fourth in a row.

Notts County did the same as they eased passed Dagenham & Redbridge in East London.

A hat-trick from inspired new signing Macaulay Langstaff inflicted most of the damaged as they breezed to victory.

But discount Solihull Moors at your peril - they too hit five goals with Alex Reid bagging himself the match ball vs Altricnham as the top four all had great afternoons.

Boreham Wood are up to fifth. Tyrone Marsh scored again as life after Keith Hill started with a home 2-0 defeat for Scunthorpe United.

Gateshead also had a great day and Paul Blackett’s brace helped the Heed see off Maidstone United, 4-1 it ended.

Jordan Slew rescued a point for FC Halifax at Maidenhead, while Lenell John-Lewis ten minutes from time earned York City a 1-0 win at Yeovil Town.

Torquay United will hope they are up and running now after a 2-1 win at Southend, Will Goodwin with what turned out to be the winner.

Barnet couldn’t back up their win against Eastleigh - two goals from Inih Effiong helped Aldershot to an important win.

The strikers were really on fire on Saturday and Adam Marriott’s double did for Eastleigh as Bromley won 2-1.

Don’t forget, that’s not the weekend action over in the National League.

BT Sport have an early start for a live Sunday offering as strong starting Wealdstone and Woking meet in north west London.

Both sides will be looking to keep applying the pressure on the promotion places and kick-off at Grosvenor Vale is midday.

In the National League North, Chester’s epic comeback flattened King’s Lynn.

The leaders were 3-0 in front but the hosts roared back and took a point after Kurt Willoughby did the business.

Banbury United are back to winning ways after getting passed Southport 3-1.

AFC Fylde are applying pressure and Danny Rowe got a goal as they saw off the threat of AFC Telford United.

Ashley Hemmings was on the mark as Kidderminster Harriers beat Spennymoor 4-1.

Jake Lawlor got the decisive goal as Darlington triumphed in a thriller against Boston United.

Curzon Ashton stunned Gloucester City 3-0 with Tom Peers at the double.

Elsewhere there were big wins for Scarborough Athletic, Peterborough Sports and for Leamington who won 1-0 against Bradford PA.

National League South pace-setters Ebbsfleet United knew their 100 per cent start to the new season would be tested by free-scoring Bath City.

The ended with a seventh win from seven as a 3-1 success was sealed by two goals from Dom Poleon.

Havant & Waterlooville keep on applying the pressure - they won a helter skelter game at Chelmsford City 4-3, the clincher came from Jason Prior.

Ade Azeez and Welling United look reborn this season - they battered Oxford City 5-0 and he helped himself to a hat-trick.

Lewis White’s brilliant goal gave Worthing another win as they left St Albans with three late points.

Jordan Young also struck near the whistle as his goal gave Chippenham a 2-1 victory against Dartford.

Liam Ferdinand was the Farnborough fans’ hero - he nabbed the winner at Cheshunt.

Jake Hutchinson got two as Eastbourne Borough won 3-1 against Dover Athletic.

Elsewhere there were solid wins for Braintree Town, Tonbridge and Slough Town whose supporters saw Imran Kayani grab a very late success at home to Hampton & RB.

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