What Happened On Tuesday Night In The National League South?

By Sam Elliott

The National League South leaders roll on - and lead the way for goals and points.

Wealdstone’s advantage at the top now stands at seven points thanks to their 3-2 win at St Albans City.

They scored their 24th goal of the season - more than anyone else in English football.

Dean Brennan’s side have more points than anyone in the country - Ross Lafayette’s penalty ended up deciding matters.

Dartford parted company with joint managers Jamie Coyle and Adam Flanagan after their 3-2 defeat to a Joey Turner-inspired Tonbridge.

“We wish them all the best for the future and thank them for there efforts over the last 14 months,” a Darts statement read.

Billericay and Havant weren’t in action on Tuesday but Hemel Hempstead were - and couldn’t close the gap. They went down 2-0 at Slough Town, Max Worsfold’s wonder goal confirmed the points.

Bath City are back on track - they eased past Hampton 3-0, who they always seem to beat.

Maidstone United are climbing - their 1-0 win at Dulwich Hamlet arrived as Ibby Akanbi struck the winner five minutes from time.

There were two 0-0 draws as four sides fired blanks.

Oxford City and Weymouth left frustrated, while Welling United and Eastbourne couldn’t be separated.

Dorking Wanderers won 1-0 against Chippenham. Matt Briggs' got the winner for Marc White’s team, who could even afford to miss a penalty.

There was a big Essex derby as Concord Rangers and Braintree Town faced off.

Aron Pollock had the last laugh, finding a late leveller for Concord - it ended 2-2 at the Aspect Arena.

National League South results:
Bath City 3-0 Hampton & RB
Concord Rangers 2-2 Braintree
Dorking W 1-0 Chippenham
Dulwich Hamlet 0-1 Maidstone United
Oxford City 0-0 Weymouth
Slough Town 2-0 Hemel Hempstead
St Albans City 2-3 Wealdstone
Tonbridge Angels 3-2 Dartford
Welling United 0-0 Eastbourne

Where next?

So What Happened In The National League On Tuesday Night? We have new National League leaders after another exhilarating night of action.
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