Everything That Happened On Tuesday Evening
It was a night of eye-opening scorelines across the divisions as some significant results were secured.
It could be a telling evening down the bottom of the National League as a number of the struggles claimed shock wins.
Boston United have thrown themselves a survival lifeline and underlined their growing confidence with a 3-2 win at Rochdale.
The Pilgrims’ fourth win in six was secured with goals from Jacob Hazel, Zak Mills and Jimmy Knowles stunned the home side at the Crown Oil Arena.
Dagenham’s horror 12 game winless in run is over - Josh Rees helped the struggles upset the odds at FC Halifax Town.
Alex Reid is worth his weight in goals as the striker grabbed a crucial winner as Wealdstone left Altrincham with all three points, 1-0 it ended.
A stunning late Sutton United recovery left AFC Fylde contemplating the cost. The Coasters ahead with a few minutes to go, the Londoners turned things around through Finley Barbrook and Will Davies’ late penalty.
Maidenhead United also remain in trouble, Tyler Frost handed Aldershot Town all three points at York Road. It is now 16 points from a possible 18 for the FA Trophy semi-finalists.
Braintree Town are well on their way to a second season of National League football, leaving Gateshead with an impressive 3-1 success.
The long trip was worth it after goals from Chay Cooper, Kyreece Lisbie and a John Akinde penalty.
The goals didn’t flow in the National League North but it was an evening of important results.
Leaders Scunthorpe United suffered a rare defeat as Kidderminster Harriers kept themselves in title contention. Maz Kouhyar’s 50th minute strike settled it.
Corey McKeown claimed three points for Spennymoor Town at home to Needham Market. as Alfreton’s wait for a win goes on thanks to Darlington Matty Cornish, who made it 1-1 late on.
Josh Ashby’s calm last minute penalty at South Shields means Oxford City’s season has life again - he converted to hand the strugglers at 2-1 win.
Scott Duxbury showed his experience to secure a point for Radcliffe and promotion chasing Curzon Ashton.
In the National League South, St Albans City have a lifeline - but Welling United’s new manager has a lot of work to do.
Saints’ Alfie Bendle scored a critical winning goal to defeat Hampton & RB as the Wings - now manager by Brain Statham - couldn’t get his reign off to a good start.
Joe White’s 95th minute penalty sparked celebrated for Hemel Hempstead Town players and fans and left their hosts with that sinking feeling.
Where next?
