Chesterfield And Their Title Rivals Just Won’t Be Silenced!

By Sam Elliott

Chesterfield continue to power on - but the chasing pack refuse to let them scamper off into the distance.

The Spireites’ 3-1 win at Kidderminster earned their 44th point even before November has arrived. Ollie Banks was at the double. It was the leaders 13th straight victory in all competitions.

But Barnet refuse to be brushed aside and left Oxford City with a 2-0 win, Callum Stead helping himself to two goals.

Don’t discount Bromley - they are great at home but are getting results away too. A 1-0 win at Woking was earned by Ayodeji Elerewe as they successfully returned to the scene of last year’s play-off heroics.

Striker Josh Kelly hit the crucial goal as contenders Solihull Moors defeated Wealdstone, who still can’t win away.

Dorking Wanderers paid for the away fans beers but Aldershot needed to drown their sorrows - Jamie Muitt ended the visitors’ three game winning run.

Southend United took nearly 1,400 fans to Boreham Wood and they had to make do with a 1-1 draw, Erico Sousa scoring for the third game running.

Reece Smith got what could be a huge winning goal for out of form Maidenhead United, they edged Eastleigh 3-2 to climb off the foot of the table.

AFC Fylde are finding their feet - a stunning 4-0 win at Gateshead is one of the results of the season so far. Nick Haughton celebrated four years at the club with a double.

Nathan Sharon claimed a point for Oldham Athletic after fans feared they had thrown it away against Altrincham. It ended 2-2.

Hartlepool United are really off form - they lost 3-2 to Rochdale after giving themselves too much to do by half-time.

Charley Kendall’s 92nd minute winner was deadly as Dagenham left Ebbsfleet United with a 1-0 victory to leave the hosts in trouble.

A late Paddy McLaughlin leveller left York City fans thrilled as they pegged back FC Halifax Town in the live game.

After scoring six times against Spennymoor in midweek, Scunthorpe United did it again in the National League North.

The added to Bishop’s Stortford’s woes with another deadly half dozen - Danny Whitehall was at the double.

Spennymoor recovered from that blow to to win 2-1 at Darlington, Mark Anderson got the decisive goal.

But it’s Tamworth who still lead the way after a 2-0 win over back in form Scarborough, Kyle Finn was on the scoresheet again.

Chester win for a sixth game running - George Glendon’s goal defeated Curzon Ashton.

Elsewhere it was a winning weekend for Hereford, Banbury, Alfreton Town, Peterborough Sports and Boston United - who had Keaton Ward to thank for their 1-0 win over Gloucester.

Hampton & RB won for a fifth National League South game in a row as Torquay United’s season struggles to come to life.

The Beavers were brilliant as they won 3-1, Mason Bloomfield helped himself to a goal.

Yeovil Town just can’t stop winning - they were perfect in pink as a 2-0 success over Braintree moved them six points clear, Jake Hyde made things safe late on again.

Aveley are up to second after Alex Hernandez’ winner at St Albans City.

Bath City slipped up. Jake Robinson put the seal on Worthing’s 2-0 win at Twerton Park. It moved the Rebels back to within sight of the top seven.

Michael Folivi got another goal as Farnborough battered Dover 4-0 as Joe Iaciofano’s penalty was enough for Hemel Hempstead to defeat Dartford at Vauxhall Road.

Elsewhere it was a great day for Tonbridge Angels - they enjoyed their long trip to Truro City after Lewis Gard’s penalty winner.

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