What Happened On Saturday In The National League?

The live BT Sport match provided plenty of entertainment as two sides keen to be up the top went into battle.

John Rooney put Stockport County ahead, lashing them in front in the first half, his second goal of the season already.

That’s the way it stayed as Southend just couldn’t find a leveller.

Jake Hyde’s devastating double got Phil Parkinson his first win in charge of Wrexham - the striker getting both goals in a 2-0 success at Eastleigh.

Grimsby started National League life with an edgy 1-0 win over Weymouth. John McAtee won it after 74 minutes.

Chesterfield have six points from six - they were too strong for Wealdstone, George Carline making the game safe in the second half.

Matt Robinson scored again as Dagenham defeated Bromley 4-2 in what has been a fantastic start for Daryl McMahon’s men.

Maidenhead United have made a perfect start - Josh Kelly and Sam Barrett got the job done in the first half as the Magpies beat Dover 2-0.

So have Boreham Wood and they made it two wins from two by beating Aldershot Town 1-0.

FC Halifax Town recovered from their open day disappointment by eventually seeing off Woking 3-2.

Barnet came from behind to leave Solihull Moors with a valuable point.

King’s Lynn Town also recovered well - a goal down at Yeovil Town, they earned a fantastic three points with a great second half showing with Munashe Sundire winning it five minutes from time.

Kyle Wootton rescued a point for Notts County, finally breaking the resistance of ten man Torquay United. Danny Wright had put the Gulls ahead.

In the National League North, AFC Fylde’s fantastic start continued - they saw off Hereford 4-1, pictured.

Nick Haughton scored twice to continue his sensational first few weeks of the season.

York City have have had an opening to forget, they lost for a third time as they went down at home to impressive Brackley Town, Kevin Wilkin’s team winning three on the spin.

Gloucester City went ahead against Guiseley but the Lions bit back at triumphed 2-1.

Kidderminster had to settle for a 1-1 draw at Southport, Marcus Carver making a point for the Port.

Boston United got their first win as they recovered from a set-back to beat Curzon Ashton 2-1.

In the National League South, Dartford continue to set the standard.

A 2-0 win at Dulwich Hamlet was secured by Josh Hill and Tyriqe Hyde.

Shaun Jeffers’ early nine minute hat-trick inspired St Albans City - they thrashed Welling United 5-0.

Maidstone United beat Billericay thanks to Alfie Pavey’s penalty.

Dom Poleon scored again as Ebbsfleet United were too strong for slow starting Hemel Hempstead.

Dorking Wanderers drew 2-2 with Braintree Town, Corcoran Rangers saw off Hampton while Bath City’s winning start is over - they lost at home to Chelmsford City.

For all Saturday’s results, click here.