What Happened On Saturday Across The National League

Barnet’s early kick-off allowed them to get ahead of the rest and they put their foot down, even if they left it very late.

Lee Ndlovu’s 93rd minute winner downed freefalling Dagenham & Redbridge - and propelled the Bees 12 points ahead with York City and Forest Green Rovers playing in the 5.30pm enhanced DAZN game.

Their lead was reduced to 11 points by the conclusion of the live match, but it was the perfect result for Barnet.

Harry Cardwell drew Rovers level after Lewis Richardson put York ahead just after half-time. It ended 1-1.

The battle for the play-offs looks like it could go the distance as Southend United secured a vital win over their rivals for a top seven place Altrincham. James Golding and Macauley Bonne, pictured, found their goals.

Rochdale won’t give up any time soon. Tobi Adebayo-Rowling, Ian Henderson, Tarryn Allarakhia and Aidan Barlow all socred in a thumping win against Wealdstone.

FC Halifax look good for a spot, Angello Capello’s winner sent Yeovil Town home empty-handed as Oldham Athletic had to settle for a point at Tamworth, in-form Dan Creaney scored again for the Lambs.

Gateshead suffered a set-back at Aldershot, Josh Barrett, Ryan Jones and Jack Barham were on target as Eastleigh were held 1-1 at home by Hartlepool United.

Manny Duku was at the double to dig Solihull Moors out of a hole against Ebbsfleet United as Matt Taylor secured his first win in charge.

Down at the bottom, Jai Rowe was at the double but Boston United couldn’t get the win over Woking they desperately needed. Harry Beautyman and Inih Effiong continued their recent good form in front of goal.

There were blows for some of the other teams looking to stay up. AFC Fylde lost 2-0 at home to Braintree Town, who are firing themselves towards safety.

Maidenhead United also went down at home, a 1-0 loss to Sutton United was inflicted by Dillon De Silva on the half hour.

Chester’s six weeks stay at the top of the National League North is over - Brackley Town take over on a thrilling afternoon.

The morning’s leaders went down 3-2 at in-contention Chorley, despite Tom Peers’ double. Adam Blakeman’s winner totally flipped the game on its head.

The Saint march on. Matt Lowe’s double did for Alfreton Town as Scunthorpe United kept the pressure on. A narrow win over Leamington was secured with a Callum Roberts goal on the hour.

Buxton were simply brilliant as they blitzed Oxford City 7-0. Luke Brennan and Johnny Johnston both scored two goals but Hereford suffered a set-back at home to a stubborn Darlington.

Don’t count Kidderminster Harriers out of the title race just yet. Amari Morgan-Smith was amongst the scored as they defeated Scarborough Athletic 3-0.

Veteran Greg Taylor bagged a goal as King’s Lynn Town won 2-0 at Southport to stay in the top seven.

Hitman Paul Blackett struck a hat-trick as South Shields cruised to a win over Farsley Celtic.

Marine edge towards safety with a win at Needham Market as Warrington Town won the big game at Rushall Olympic to keep their hopes alive as James Spencer scored twice for Curzon Ashton against Radcliffe.

Worthing shot to the top of the National League South as the title race took a twist.

Joel Colbran, Liam Nash and Temi Babalola scored as they sent Chesham United home defeated and it was good news from elsewhere.

Nico Valentine pinched a point for Chelmsford City as they held Dorking Wanderers to a 2-2 draw.

Tyler Harvey looks back to his best as he scored twice as Truro City kept the heat on against Welling United while Eastbourne Borough’s unbeaten home record continued - George Alexander scored another in their 4-1 win over Chippenham Town.

Boreham Wood are still in the hunt, a 1-0 win over Aveley may not strike fear into the other challengers but Erico Sousa’s first half winner was enough.

Maidstone United lose ground, they drew 0-0 at Hornchurch but Jordan Youngs’ winner was crucial for Torquay United at Tonbridge Angels.

Elsewhere there were important wins for Enfield Town at Salisbury, as Philip Chinedu earned Hemel Hempstead victory at Hampton & RB.