What Happened On Saturday Across The National League?

By Sam Elliott

It was a perfect start on the National League stage for a new manager - and his first signing - on an exciting afternoon of action.

James Rowe celebrated a great start to life at Chesterfield with a come-from-behind 2-1 win at Weymouth.

It moved the Spireites out of the bottom three, and after following him from Gloucester City on Friday, the first goal of Rowe’s tenure came from Akwasi Asante. Tom Denton, pictured, got the winner to give the new faces the best welcome possible.

Sutton United moved to within two points of leaders Torquay United as they won for a sixth time.

After a tough week, a 1-0 victory at home to FC Halifax was secured by the right boot of Harry Beautyman.

Bromley almost moved third but a Wrexham leveller means they actually now sit outside the top seven places.

Adi Yussuf grabbed a point for the visitors following Michael Cheek’s opener in a game delayed because of injury to Dragons' Rob Lainton.

Altrincham won for the third time in four games as they swept Maidenhead United aside.

Goals from Josh Hancock and Tom Peers helped the hosts to a comfortable 2-0 win.


The National League North title race is already looking mouth watering.

Leaders Gloucester City are wobbling since the loss of their manager to Chesterfield.

They lost 2-1 at home to Farsley Celtic while a number of the chasing pack won.

AFC Fylde came from a goal down to beat Boston United 2-1 - goals arriving from Liam Nolan and Nathan Shaw and Mill Farm.

Beware of Kidderminster Harriers. They are now unbeaten in eight and have won six of those matches after today’s 1-0 victory against Curzon Ashton.

Sam Austin provided the match winning moment after 36 minutes.

Gateshead are in form too - a third win in a row arrived at Chester while Hereford and Kettering played out a thrilling 3-3 draw.

Leamington are impressive everyone at the moment - and York City’s unbeaten start to the season is now over.

Junior English and Sam Osbourne helped the Brakes triumph 2-1, and there was a great victory for AFC Telford and they stay in the hunt at the top after they saw off Guiseley.


Dartford reclaimed the National League South leadership as they served notice of their title push.

The Darts came from behind to win 2-1 at Hungerford, who have had a great start to the season - and know how to make life hard for the fancied clubs at home.

St Albans City climbed to third after a solid 1-0 win at Eastbourne Borough, the winner arrived when summer signing Shaun Jeffers struck.

Hampton are a real handful this season - especially away from home.

They won for a fourth time on the spin on their travels and in some style, 6-2 at Billericay Town. Ryan Gondoh and Niko Muir both hit doubles.

Hemel Hempstead’s
climb continues after their excellent 2-1 win at Tonbridge Angels, while Chippenham hit back to draw 1-1 with Concord Rangers.

For all today’s results, click here.

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