What Happened On Saturday Across The National League

The Bees are nine points clear of their title rivals after a perfect 4-0 win at Rochdale. The statement victory was earned with goals from Callum Stead, Dom Telford, Ryan Glover and Rhys Browne.

The ten men of York City didn’t win but they did grab a near 100th minute equaliser at home to FC Halifax Town. Callum Howe sparked wild scenes as the hosts recovered from shipping two goals in the first three minutes.

Forest Green couldn’t get a win they really needed but Jordon Garrick did level Harry Beautyman’s goal for Woking to prevent defeat.

Joe Pritchard scored a late leveller for Oldham Athletic at Dagenham but they stay well off the pace in the title race.

Gateshead are still in it. Another penalty double from Luke Hannatt earned a 3-1 win at troubled Solihull Moors.

Free scoring Gus Scott-Morriss hit another goal as Southend United’s play-off quest was boosted with a point at Tamworth.

It was a significant day down at the bottom.

Aldershot Town are out of the bottom four days after going into it. A 3-2 win at home to Hartlepool United was sealed with a dramatic late Josh Barrett winner.

AFC Fylde parted with Kevin Phillips on Wednesday but they responded by winning 2-1 at Altrincham. Nick Haughton’s effort grabbed an unlikely away win.

Wealdstone won for a third time inside six days. Two goals each from Alex Reid and Harrison Sohna pushed Ebbsfleet United closer to relegation - and the Stones further away from danger.

Maidenhead United find themselves back in the drop zone. Harvey Greenslade made the points safe for Yeovil Town.

There was a blow for Boston United as Eastleigh left with a 2-1 win as Sutton and Braintree Town drew 1-1.

Chester edged past Farsley Celtic in the National League North - and there was good news from elsewhere.

Scunthorpe United fired blanks at Oxford City, the 0-0 draw meaning the Seals have a three point lead after Tom Peers hit their winner.

Connor Hall is Mr Reliable for Brackley Town. His goal saw off Southport as Hereford earned another win, Tate Campbell making the game safe against Alfreton Town.

Kidderminster Harriers can’t get any consistency. A 3-1 home defeat to Spennymoor was inflicted by a Glen Taylor double.

Issac Buckley-Ricketts’ winning goal for Curzon Ashton against Buxton could prove to crucial.

Elsewhere there were big wins for Marine, Scarborough Athletic, Peterborough Sports, Darlington and South Shields.

There were some twists in the National League South title race.

Dorking Wanderers’ winning run was undone by Farnborough, Reggie Young pinched a point against the leaders, who remain four points clear.

That’s because some of their rivals didn’t make the most of it. Eastbourne Borough threw away a healthy lead to draw 3-3 with brave Hemel Hempstead - this despite another George Alexander hat-trick.

A stunning Chelmsford City comeback hurt Torquay United, Charlie Ruff flipped a classic encounter as it ended 3-2 to the Clarets, who were losing with minutes to go.

Liam Nash hit a late double as Worthing won against Salisbury. Matt Rush made sure Boreham Wood stay in touch with a vital win at rivals St Albans City.

Aaron Blair helped Maidstone United breeze past Bath City as it was a good weekend for Truro City, Tonbridge, Chesham United, Weston-super-Mare and Weymouth, the bottom side beating Aveley 4-1.