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The NLP’s combined National League North and South Team of the Day

We’ve picked our best XI from Saturday’s matches.

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Darlington eased relegation worries with an impressive win over National League North play-off hopefuls Blyth Spartans.
Darlo put three unanswered goals past Alun Armstrong’s side to move three points clear of the drop zone.
Nuneaton Town also claimed a confidence boosting win over FC United of Manchester.
In the National League SouthSt Albans City thrashed leaders Dartford 4-0 in an ever-changing title race while Hampton and Richmond‘s 21-game unbeaten league run came to an end at Bath City.
 
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Jake Jessup

Goalkeeper – Chelmsford City
Kept Chippenham at bay to help the Clarets to a first win since December 23
 

Kieran Thomas

Defender – Gloucester City
Played his part at both ends as the Tigers twice pegged back Poole
 

Rhys Sharpe

Defender – Tamworth
Frustrated the potent York attack all afternoon as the Lambs earned a point
 

Frankie Artus

Defender – Bath City
A goal at one end and rock solid at the other – Hampton had no answer
 

Marc Okoye

Defender – Braintree Town
Constant threat down the left in both boxes in the south’s big clash
 

Rhys Murrell-Williamson

Midfielder – St Albans City
Scored and pulled all the strings for the Saints as they downed Dartford
 

Tom Elliott

Midfielder – Nuneaton Town
Proved the difference with a tireless display as Boro saw off FC?United
 

Stephen Thompson

Midfielder – Darlington
His spot-kick kickstarted rejuvenated Darlo and then orchestrated a big win
 

Femi Akinwande

Midfielder – Concord Rangers
Scored a screamer and was a livewire on the flanks as Concord edged past Oxford City
 

Gavin McCallum

Forward – Eastbourne Borough
Scored two goals to help Eastbourne impressively cruise past Hungerford
 

Ky Marsh-Brown

Forward – Whitehawk
Hat-trick hero as Hawks kept their faint survival hopes alive
 

Top boss: Jerry Gill – Bath City

 
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