The Easter double header came to a close in similar fashion to the Christmas double header, as a narrow defeat at Eastleigh left Yeovil frustrated. Let’s see what else went on across the division…
There were goals galore across the league on Monday, and we’ll begin with two 3-2 thrillers – Solihull Moors came from behind to defeat Boston United, with a 97th minute winner from James Clarke sealing three important points for the Moors – former Glover Tahvon Campbell came off the bench to equalise for the hosts during the comeback. In the other result, Hartlepool United put a massive dent in Gateshead’s playoff hopes, despite the best efforts of the visitors, to climb into the top half of the table.
Next, we head to Kent, where last placed Ebbsfleet United were swept aside by a purring Southend United in a 4-0 game, three goals in the last half hour burying the game well and truly. Top of the table Barnet took a giant leap towards the National League title in a 3-1 win away at Saturday’s visitors Sutton United; the Bees need just a single point from their remaining two games to secure the silverware.
The goals kept coming too, as there were three 3-0 results; Altrincham kept their playoff ambitions alive with a huge win away to a depleted FC Halifax Town, a double from Regan Linney contributing to the Shay’s third loss in five, while a 13 minute blitz at The New Lawn for Forest Green Rovers all but ended Tamworth’s late playoff charge. In the lunchtime kickoff, it was a FA Trophy semi-final replay, and this time Woking ensured they were victorious, leading 3-0 within 20 minutes against a shell-shocked Aldershot Town.
York City were held to a 1-1 draw at home by Oldham Athletic, all but ending their title hopes as even their chairman admitted on the platform formerly known as Twitter… the draw did confirm the Latics’ place in the playoffs at the very least. At the other end of the table, Wealdstone and Maidenhead United played out a nervy 1-1 draw, a result that changed nothing in the grand scheme of things, as Dagenham & Redbridge contested a 0-0 draw at Braintree Town. Finally, Rochdale followed their touching tributes to former player Joe Thompson with a 0-0 draw at home to relegated AFC Fylde.
National League results – in full
Woking 3-0 Aldershot Town
Braintree Town 0-0 Dagenham & Redbridge
Eastleigh 1-0 Yeovil Town
Ebbsfleet United 0-4 Southend United
FC Halifax Town 0-3 Altrincham
Forest Green Rovers 3-0 Tamworth
Hartlepool United 3-2 Gateshead
Rochdale 0-0 AFC Fylde
Solihull Moors 3-2 Boston United
Sutton United 1-3 Barnet
Wealdstone 1-1 Maidenhead United
York City 1-1 Oldham Athletic