No New Leaders On A Night Of Big National League Results

By Sam Elliott

Eastleigh missed the chance to lead the way after Southend United really got their season up and running.

But we have four sides lodged on 17 points clogging up the top in what is already shaping up to be an incredible promotion race.

A superb first half showing by the Shrimpers at Roots Hall means Gateshead stay top. Nathan Ralph opened the scoring before Jack Bridge’s penalty created a cushion.

Rochdale are in really good form and made it four wins in a row as they easily saw off Maidenhead United 3-1.

In-form Kairo Mitchell was at the double again and another from Ryan East made it an easy night’s work.

It was another Barnet late show. Rhys Browne’s injury time winner means Altrincham make the long trip home heartbroken after going ahead at the Hive.

Ruthless Dagenham & Redbridge made it three defeats in a row for Sutton United. Josh Rees and Dion Pereira efforts either side of half-time did the damage. The Daggers face leaders Gateshead on Saturday.

Another Ashley Nathaniel-George keeps York City looking at the top with interest. The Minstermen turned it around at home to Braintree, who went ahead through Frankie Terry.

Hartlepool United also came from behind to win. Manny Dieseruvwe the man of the month once again for Pools.

Managerless Ebbsfleet United still haven’t won and it was a night of frustration at home to Aldershot Town, 0-0 it ended.

Woking defeated Wealdstone to secure their third home win on the spin. Cian Harries first half penalty was enough.

Forest Green were too good for AFC Fylde. Jamie Roberts and Harvey Bunker grabbed two late goals to add some gloss.

A crafty first half Conor Wilkinson goal handed Solihull Moors a morale boosting win at Yeovil Town.

Adam Senior reduced a point for FC Halifax at home to Oldham Athletic, but both sides need wins and not draws.

Where next?

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