The Action Across The National League On Tuesday Night

Hartlepool United won for the first time in four matches as they moved up to 13th - six points off the play-offs - by beating Eastleigh 2-1.

Gavin Holohan fired the hosts ahead before Sam Smart levelled in the blink of an eye. Pools took the points as a great move ended with Mark Shelton finding the net.

Hartlepool manager Dave Challinor said: “It could have become a frustrating evening but in the end I thought we deserved to win.”

National League South leaders Wealdstone lost a third away game in a row as Billericay maintain their unbeaten home record.

Femi Akinwande secured the 3-1 win in the closing stages after a late fightback by the ten man Stones.

Chippenham twice squandered a lead to Hemel Hempstead and missed the chance to move away from trouble as Sam Ashford again produced the goods for manager Sammy Moore.

Altrincham made it five wins in a row as they close in on the play-offs by beating Blyth Spartans 3-1. Jake Moult, Josh Hancock and Tom Peers got the goals as in-form Alty start to come on strong.

Curzon Ashton picked up a useful point in their battle to avoid the drop by holding firm at Boston United.

In the FA Trophy, National League leaders Barrow got the job done against Atherton Collieries - Lewis Hardcastle and Jack Hindle with the goals in the 2-0 win.

Meanwhile Dan Fitchett got the only goal as Salisbury sent Eastbourne Borough packing.

National League result:
Hartlepool United 2-1 Eastleigh

National League North:
Altrincham 3-1 Blyth Spartans
Boston United 0-0 Curzon Ashton

National League South:
Billericay Town 2-1 Wealdstone
Chippenham 2-2 Hemel Hempstead

FA Trophy:
Barrow 2-0 Atherton Collieries
Salisbury 1-0 Eastbourne Borough

PICTURE BY MICHAEL RIPLEY