New Year Starts With Some Surprises As Leaders Pegged Back

Oldham Athletic twice came from behind to do the chasers a favour as Notts County were held 2-2, pictured.

A penalty from Joe Nuttall ten minutes from time saw the Latics give their fans an encouraging start to the new year against the table toppers.

After a horror 12 months, Scunthorpe United’s supporters had a similar sinking feeling as they were crushed 4-1 despite leading at Chesterfield.

Armando Dobra, Akwasi Asante, Kabo Tshimanga and a Jeff King beauty made it a simple afternoon in the end for Paul Cook’s team.

Woking are real contenders and underlined what they’re about with 4-1 win over big rivals Aldershot Town.

Rhys Browne got two more goals to complete the double and leave Darren Sarll purring.

There was late drama at the Shay between FC Halifax Town and Altrincham.

Robins’ Chris Conn-Clarke thought he had won it with five minutes to go but Halifax rescued a late point when Osayamen Osaw found the net.

Eastleigh did the damage to Dorking Wanderers early. Alfie Lloyd’s opener in a few seconds was followed up quickly by two from Charlie Carter.

It was game over before the break when Lloyd scored again.

Things are looking up for Yeovil Town after their 2-0 win over Torquay United, new signing Jordan Maguire-Drew made it safe.

Bromley and Southend United fired blanks and it also ended goalless between Maidenhead United and Wealdstone.

The problems continue for Ebbsfleet United in the National League South.

Dartford easily beat the long-time leaders again as the put four past them for the Fleet second time inside a week.

Alex Wall again inflicted the pain of a fourth defeat in a row as the Darts go six points clear.

Charlie Ruff got another goal for Havant & Waterlooville as they left Eastbourne Borough with a 3-1 win.

Joe Felix’s winner was big news for Dulwich Hamlet at Dover whirl Shaun Jeffers was once again the main man for St Albans as new Hemel Hempstead manager Brad Quinton suffered a gutting first defeat.

Chelmsford City had to made for with a point at Braintree in a thriller, while Welling United and Farnborough both won well.

Brackley Town showed their National League North title metal with a strong 1-0 win at Banbury.

Levi Amantchi won it with 12 minutes to go as the Saints dislodge Darlington at the summit.

King’s Lynn Town shook off a red card to defeat Boston United 2-1 and keep the heat on at the top, Adam Crowther got what turned out to be the winner.

AFC Fylde ended Chorley’s great run thanks to a 92nd minute Alex Whitmore goal.

AFC Telford have taken four points off Chester in the past week and they did it with nine men in Cheshire today, but couldn’t take all three after Joe Lynch’s late leveller.

Rob Ramshaw was the Spennymoor hero again - his goal beat Blyth Spartans.

Levi Andoh made Hereford’s point against Kidderminster while Adam Walker grabbed a draw for Leamington at Gloucester City with a neat finish.

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