Despite taking the lead, Yeovil were defeated by Sutton United in their final home game of the season, losing 2-1. Let’s see what else went on across the division on a busy Saturday!
We begin in London, where Dagenham & Redbridge stuffed 6 past playoff hunters Altrincham to take a giant lead towards safety; Josh Rees scored a hat trick, and former Glover Dion Pereira got involved in the fun, leaving the Daggers outside the drop zone heading into the final day. Tamworth decided to make their last home game of the season a dramatic one, as they once found themselves 3-1 down at home to relegated AFC Fylde – a goal just before the break, and two more in the second half, one of which was the 91st minute winner, handed them the three points in a 4-3 thriller.
Rochdale confirmed their spot in the post-season action with a thumping 5-1 win at home to Hartlepool United, Devante Rodney adding a double to his recent impressive form, making it 7 goals in his last 5 games. Back in London, the title race was finally ended, as Barnet confirmed their place in the EFL with a 4-0 win over Aldershot Town, confirming York City‘s place in the playoffs despite their 2-0 win over Solihull Moors. In the lunchtime kickoff, Woking twice came from behind to draw 2-2 with Eastleigh, another former Glover got on the scoresheet in the shape of Jamie Andrews.
Southend United dropped Wealdstone into the relegation zone with a convincing 3-0 win at home, moving themselves into the playoff spots in the process; their final day fixture is against the side they replaced in the top 7, Gateshead – they lost 2-1 away at Boston United as the hosts completed their great escape. Maidenhead United ensured their battle against relegation would go on until the final day, as they won 2-0 away at relegated Ebbsfleet United. Finally, there were 1-0 wins for FC Halifax Town and Forest Green Rovers, defeating Braintree Town and Oldham Athletic respectively.
National League results – in full
Woking 2-2 Eastleigh
Barnet 4-0 Aldershot Town (Barnet are champions)
Boston United 2-1 Gateshead
Dagenham & Redbridge 6-1 Altrincham
Ebbsfleet United 0-2 Maidenhead United
FC Halifax Town 1-0 Braintree Town
Forest Green Rovers 1-0 Oldham Athletic
Rochdale 5-1 Hartlepool United
Tamworth 4-3 AFC Fylde
Yeovil Town 1-2 Sutton United
York City 2-0 Solihull Moors
Southend United 3-0 Wealdstone