What Happened On Saturday Across The National League

By Sam Elliott

Forest Green Rovers returned to the top of the National League with a thoroughly impressive victory over leaders York City.

Steve Cotterill’s side leapfrog the Minstermen after second half goals from Harvey Bunker and Kyle McAllister.

The shone in the live DAZN game and now hold a two point advantage.

Earlier, Barnet’s stunning comeback at Dagenham upped the heat on the top two.

It looked game over at 3-1, but a double from Nicke Kabamba and Rhys Browne really keep Dean Brennan’s side in the hunt.

Solihull Moors turned on the style as they scored six at Ebbsfleet United.

Incredibly they did it despite being reduced to ten men minutes in. Connor Wilkinson’s hat-trick came amongst a flurry of second half goals.

James Norwood also hit a treble as Oldham Athletic eased past Tamworth 4-0.

Jack Barham rescued a point for Aldershot at Gateshead in the 2-2 draw as Matt Ward ended Woking’s long winless run - and extended Boston United’s.

Florent Hoti brought to an end Yeovil Town’s fine form as FC Halifax Town left Huish Park with all three points.

Sutton United return to winning ways after Finley Barbrook earned victory at home to Maidenhead United.

Inih Effiong’s goal helped Braintree Town to a priceless win against AFC Fylde while Hartlepool United survived for 75 minutes a man short to draw 0-0 with Eastleigh.

Wealdstone are really finding their form after a slow start as Matty Taylor’s team beat Rochdale 2-0. Max Kretzschmar scored for the second weekend running.

First half goals from Joe Nuttall and Alex Newby fired Altrincham to a 2-0 win over Southend United.

Where next?

Vanarama Make Their Team Of The Weekend Picks! Forest Green Rovers confirmed their place in a three-way Vanarama National League title race on Saturday evening by beating leaders York City live on DAZN.
What A National League Weekend We’ve Got In Store! With the top two going head-to-head, it’s a National League Saturday that needs little build up.