Southend United’s season has totally turned around and they earned a fifth win in six against Barnet.
Matthew Dennis was at the double with Kevin Maher’s Roots Hall revolution in full swing.
There was a big grudge match tonight and it was the night’s only draw.
Yeovil Town and Weymouth drew 1-1 - a result not too helpful in either side’s quest.
Sean Shields put the visitors in front early but the Glovers equaliser arrived when Adi Yussuff fired home.
In the National League South, Dorking Wanderers won for a tenth game running.
Darren Oldaker secured the winner against promotion rivals Oxford City.
Dartford can’t be discounted from the title race yet - Jake Robinson got the vital goal as they won the big Kent derby with Ebbsfleet United.
Eastbourne Borough still fancy the play-offs and with Charley Kendall they have a chance. He scored twice as the Sports beat Hampton 2-1.
In the National League North, Brackley missed the chance to go top.
But they left Chester with a good point as a late own goal deflated Steve Watson’s men.
Kidderminster Harriers warmed up for West Ham with a fine 3-0 win over Leamington.
Southport’s incredible run was ended at Kettering - Decarey Sherrif’s double shot down Liam Watson’s in form team.