What Happened On Saturday Across The National League

Leaders Barnet could be forgiven for already thinking they may not be a part of the nationwide event next year.

The table toppers won for an eight game in a row as they beat Altrincham 1-0, Rhys Browne again the match winner.

Not only that but title rivals York City and Forest Green Rovers were both beaten - and it already feels like the countdown is on as the Bees buzzed 14-point clear.

York went down 2-1 at Braintree, who are looking good for a second season in the division. John Akinde and Jermaine Francis with the goals.

Rovers' title hopes are surely over, AFC Fylde boosting their survival chances with a gutsy 3-0 win. Nick Haughton, Will Hugill and Harry Davis on target.

Southend United won the battle of the play-off chasers - free-scoring full-back Gus Scott-Morriss once again in target as they left Eastleigh edging ever nearer to the top seven.

Ebbsfleet United were relegated after a 3-3 draw at Aldershot Town. Tyler Frost rescuing the hosts as Boston United suffered a set-back to their bid to stay up after going down 4-1 at Hartlepool United.

Wealdstone won 1-0 against Woking - pushing the Cards into peril. Kallum Cesay’s winning goal saw the Stones leapfrog them in the table.

Mike Fondop returned to scoring form as Oldham Athletic got one over FC Halifax Town, pictured.

Tamworth are up to tenth and the play-offs are not out of the question - Dan Creaney scored again as they left Gateshead with a 2-0 win.

Alex Whittle made the points safe as Yeovil Town registered a morale boosting 3-0 win at Solihull Moors as Brendan Kiernan earned Maidenhead what could be a critical point against Rochdale.

A costly last few minutes at Sutton United keeps Dagenham & Redbridge in danger.

They went ahead at Gander Green Lane through Josh Umerah, but lost goalkeeper Louis Jones to what looked like a serious injury. Then in time added on Will Davies pinched a point for the hosts as the pressure told.

Scunthorpe United surged four points clear at the top after beating title rivals Chester - and breaks the National League North record.

A crowd of 8,274 watched the Iron secured a significant 3-1 victory thanks to goals from Callum Roberts, Michael Kelly and Mo Fadera.

But Danny Newton’s winning goal for Brackley at Radcliffe maintains the Saints pressure.

Another Ashley Hemmings hat-trick keeps Kidderminster Harriers in the hunt, they won 4-1 at home to Needham Market.

Mike Calveley’s double inspired Chorley to victory over Alfreton while Hereford secured a much needed win over promotion rivals Curzon Ashton.

There were two 4-0 wins recorded - Oxford City easing past Warrington as Spennymoor Town didn’t break sweat at home to Farsley Celtic.

Richie Bennett struck Scarborough’s winner at Southport and it was also a good afternoon for Marine, Leamington and King’s Lynn, who won an important match at Buxton thanks to Greg Taylor’s goal.

It was an eye-opening afternoon in the National League South.

Leaders Worthing slipped to a shock 2-0 defeat at Welling United - Gene Kennedy bagged both goals. The Rebels’ lead is down to one point.

Free-scoring Tyler Harvey got the all important goal as Truro City edged out Salisbury as Eastbourne Borough moved to within two points of top spot with a thumping 4-0 win over Farnborough.

Dorking Wanderers won the day’s big game at Boreham Wood, Jason Prior deciding the match between the promotion rivals.

Aaron Blair scored two times as Maidstone United left Hampton 3-0 winners.

Torquay United are still in the hunt thanks to a 1-0 home win against Bath City. Cody Cooke earned the three points.

Elsewhere is an afternoon packed with draws, Chippenham Town beat Weymouth and Taylor Maloney’s winning goal helped Tonbridge Angels defeat Chelmsford City.