It was so close yet so far for Yeovil, as they were defeated 1-0 by FC Halifax Town at The Shay. Let’s take a look at what else happened in a big day across the division!
We begin in Greater Manchester, where Rochdale easily defeated Wealdstone in a 4-1 win to continue their playoff charge, the hosts now sit 8th with a couple of games in hand on those ahead of them. Aldershot Town secured a massive three points in their struggle near the bottom, as they held their nerve following an extended break in play due to a medical incident in the crowd to defeat Gateshead 3-1. Jai Rowe was the hero for Tuesday’s visitors Boston United, as they twice came from behind to take a point in their battle against the drop against Woking.
Southend United continued their playoff hunt with a big 2-1 win over Altrincham, while Solihull Moors finally registered their first win under Matt Taylor, albeit in dramatic circumstances, as a Manny Duku double downed a drowning Ebbsfleet United. Braintree Town continued their good run under Steve Pitt with a 2-0 win at AFC Fylde, the hosts’ relegation concerns growing. It was a huge day for title implications, as York City and Forest Green Rovers faced off in the evening kickoff, and following the full-time whistle, it was a point apiece as the two sides drew 1-1, perhaps a sign that the title race could be reaching a conclusion…
There were two further 1-1 draws on Saturday, as Oldham Athletic’s stuttering form continued at Tamworth, while Eastleigh and Hartlepool United shared the points in Hampshire. The final side in the title race, and the side that benefitted from York and Forest Green’s tie was Barnet – a 93rd minute winner from Lee Ndlovu gave the Bees a 1-0 win over Dagenham & Redbridge at lunchtime, leaving them 11 points clear at the top, and further sinking their opposition into a relegation battle. Finally, Sutton United picked up a 1-0 win at Maidenhead United.
National League results – in full
Barnet 1-0 Dagenham & Redbridge
AFC Fylde 0-2 Braintree Town
Aldershot Town 3-1 Gateshead
Boston United 2-2 Woking
Eastleigh 1-1 Hartlepool United
FC Halifax Town 1-0 Yeovil Town
Maidenhead United 0-1 Sutton United
Rochdale 4-1 Wealdstone
Solihull Moors 2-1 Ebbsfleet United
Southend United 2-1 Altrincham
Tamworth 1-1 Oldham Athletic
York City 1-1 Forest Green Rovers