National League midweek round-up

By Will Okafor

Barnet made it four wins in a row to remain at the summit of the National League.

Despite the Bees taking all three points against Aldershot Town, manager Dean Brennan described the victory as ‘frustrating’ and was not pleased with the opposition’s behaviour.

The Irishman said: “I actually thought [Theo] Widdrington was so cowardly with a challenge on [Ryan] Glover with an elbow on the back of the head and then I’ve just seen he’s kicked all of our bottles here as well.”

Nicke Kabamba scored the only goal of the game on 26 minutes before Aldershot were reduced to 10 men soon after when Aaron Jones was sent off for violent conduct.

York City kept pace with the top of the National League table and are still level with Barnet, after they saw off Solihull Moors away from home.

The Minstermen took the lead before half-time through Ashley Nathaniel-George. Tyrese Sinclair came off the bench to grab a late brace and secure success on the road.

A return to winning ways for Rochdale ended a run of back-to-back defeats, as they beat Hartlepool United 3-0 thanks to goals from Connor McBride, Kairo Mitchell and Devante Rodney. The Pools have now lost three on the bounce without scoring.

Gateshead recorded a 2-0 triumph over Boston United, after previously conceding nine goals in their past two league games. The Heed wrapped up the win in the first half through strikes from Ben Radcliffe and Owen Oseni. The loss for Boston keeps them in the relegation zone.

Forest Green Rovers’ attempt to stay at the top of the table took a setback as they succumbed to defeat at home to Oldham Athletic. Mike Fondop-Talum’s early half volley was enough for the Latics to make it three wins in a row, while ending Rovers’ seven game unbeaten run.

Eastleigh and Woking battled for a 2-2 draw with the home side grabbing a late equaliser.

The Spitfires took the lead when Tyrese Shade netted on 18 minutes. Lewis Walker levelled and Ben Wynter put Woking 2-1 up just before the hour mark. Eastleigh managed to secure a point when Chris Maguire nodded home with 10 minutes left.

Regan Linney scored within the first minute for Alty before Dion Pereira converted a penalty to equalise for the Daggers. Tom Crawford later scored for the first time this season to win the match for Altrincham.

Tamworth’s recent good form continued with a 2-1 win away at AFC Fylde.

Thomas McGlinchey scored the opener soon after the restart, but National League top-scorer Nick Haughton dispatched a penalty afterwards to level the scores. It looked set to end all square before Dan Creaney headed home a last-gasp winner for the Lambs, the second game in succession they’ve won a game in added time.

Maidenhead United beat fellow relegation strugglers Ebbsfleet United. Tristan Abrahams and Shawn McCoulsky put the Magpies in a commanding lead, Josh Wright pulled a goal back for the visitors in stoppage time, but it wasn’t enough and leaves them four points adrift of safety.

Braintree needed an added time penalty from Inih Effiong to secure a 1-0 victory over Halifax Town while there was incredible drama at Grosvenor Vale where Wealdstone and Southend both scored in the dying stages.

Callum McFarlane headed home in the 90^th minute for the Stones, which looked to have confirmed their first win for a month, but there was still time for Josh Walker to equalise and keep Matt Taylor’s team in the bottom four.

Sutton United had to settle for a goalless draw against Yeovil Town in a mid-table battle. Yeovil have now failed to score in their last four games.

Tuesday’s results:

AFC Fylde 1-2 Tamworth
Aldershot Town 0-1 Barnet
Altrincham 2-1 Dagenham & Redbridge
Braintree Town 1-0 FC Halifax Town
Eastleigh 2-2 Woking
Gateshead 2-0 Boston United
Hartlepool United 0-3 Rochdale
Maidenhead United 2-1 Ebbsfleet United
Oldham Athletic 1-0 Forest Green Rovers
Solihull Moors 0-3 York City
Sutton United 0-0 Yeovil Town
Wealdstone 1-1 Southend United