What Happened On Saturday Across The National League

By Sam Elliott

There was joy for the table toppers in the National League - but the sides at the summit of the North and South won’t want to remember a Saturday full of surprises.

The leadership still belongs to Chesterfield and every one of their fans who travelled to Grimsby Town knows the power of their three points.

The division’s top scorer Kabongo Tshimanga once again proved to be the difference - James Rowe’s pace-setters won it 1-0.

Boreham Wood are breathing down their necks after leaving Woking with an three impressive points.

Discount Bromley at your peril - they are third and Omar Sowumni got the winner as they left Altrincham with a 1-0 success.

Kyle Wootton scored twice as Notts County recovered from going behind to beat struggling Southend United 4-1.

It was a good day for most of the teams - Wrexham beat Weymouth 1-0.

Jordan Davies’ winner for the second Saturday running did the job in the live BT Sport game.

FC Halifax Town are still just a win from top spot. Matty Warburton bagged a first half winner at Wealdstone.

Torquay United got some revenge over Dave Challinor.

The new Stockport County manager cost them promotion last year thanks to his brilliant Hartlepool United team - but a 2-1 Gulls win was confirmed by Asa Hall.

It was a winning start for new King’s Lynn Town manager Tommy Widdrington, a vital victory over Dover Athletic was brought to life with a fine Josh Barrett double.

On-fire Solihull Moors, pictured, added to Maidenhead’s worries with a 4-0 away win and Yeovil Town keep applying the pressure - they beat Barnet 1-0, Adi Yussuf with the all-important goal.

Aldershot Town’s recovery continues as Corrie Andrews scored twice in a stunning 3-0 win in the all-Hampshire affair at Eastleigh.

There was a serious shock in store for the leaders in the National League North and South.

AFC Fylde slipped to defeat at Darlington - Luke Charman with the decisive goal.

Brackley Town are now top as a goal from Matt Lowe was enough to send Guiseley packing.

Elsewhere Kidderminster Harriers won the big game of the day at Boston United to keep their charge going thanks to Ashley Hemmings’ winner.

Cedwyn Scott snatched a late, late winner for Gateshead in a 4-3 thriller at Farsley Celtic.

Harry Cardwell’s beauty bagged a point for Chorley against York City in front of a 4,000+ crowd.

There were also wins for Southport while Spennymoor Town bit back to break Chester hearts.

National League South table toppers Dartford were pulled apart by Maidstone United.

They are off top spot for the first time as Jack Barham’s sensational hat-trick earned their promotion rivals a massive 4-0 win.

Oxford City take over - but they had to settle for a draw at home to Chippenham.

Jordan Higgs grabbed a point for spirited Dulwich Hamlet in a 2-2 draw with Tonbridge.

Hungerford Town left Bath City with all three thanks to a goal from Jake Evans four minutes from time.

Greg Cundle also grabbed late glory as Ebbsfleet United cornered Concord Rangers.

There was a turned around for Havant & Waterlooville as they left Eastbourne with a 2-1 win.

Dorking Wanderers also recovered, they saw off Welling United 3-1 - Alfie Rutherford made the point safe late on.

It was a great day for St Albans as they added the gloss late on at home to Hampton, 3-0 the Saints won.

Where next?

Johnson And Morley Make The Move To The Moors Anthony Johnson and Bernard Morley haven’t hung around - they are back in football with Spennymoor Town.
Camera Focus Falls On Wrexham, Not For The First Time Whisper it quietly, but there is a mathematical possibility Wrexham could sit top of the lot come 8pm on Saturday night.