Top Scorers: The Vanarama National League South

With things tight at the top of the table, it’s the same situation in the race for the Golden Boot.

Just two goals separate the top four scorers - and three of those players represent clubs not yet fighting it out at the top.

East Thurrock’s Sam Higgins is leading the way with 17, but there not much chance of 16-goal Dayle Grubb overtaking him - the Weston striker has left for Forest Green Rovers.

Phil Roberts poses a big threat. Braintree are flying near the top and Bradley Quinton’s team are scoring goals.

Oxford City’s Matt Paterson is lurking - and with the club near the bottom of the league they will want him to keep banging in the goals.

There’s a full programme this weekend after last week’s FA Trophy action - will nets continue to bulge?

National League South top scorers:

Sam Higgins (East Thurrock) 17 goals

Dayle Grubb (Weston-S-Mare) 16 goals

Phil Roberts (Braintree Town) 16 goals

Matt Paterson (Oxford City) 15 goals

Alfie Pavey (Dartford) 14 goals

Jason Prior (Havant & W) 13 goals

Warren Bentley (Poole Town) 12 goals

Cody Cooke (Truro City) 11 goals

Gethyn Hill (Weston-s-Mare) 10 goals

Abobaker Eisa (Wealdstone) 10 goals

David Pratt (Chippenham and Wealdstone) 10 goals

Sam Merson (St Albans City) 9 goals

Elliot Bradbrook (Dartford) 9 goals

Joe Healy (Welling United) 9 goals

Chris Dickson (Chelmsford City) 9 goals

Max Kretzschmar (Hampton) 9 goals

Steve Cawley (Concord R) 9 goals

Rhys Murrell-Williamson (St Albans) 8 goals

Andy Pugh (Dartford) 8 goals

Kudos Oyenuga (Chelmsford City) 8 goals

Jamie Taylor (Eastbourne B) 8 goals

Tyler Harvey (Truro City) 8 goals