Vanarama National North 26/10/2016
Darlington remain in second place after another five goal win at home this weekend. Two goals from M...
AFC Fylde remain clear at the top after coming from behind to beat promotion rivals Harrogate Town. Tom Platt gave Harrogate the lead, but second half goals from Sam Finley and James Hardy gave Fylde all the points.
Chorley are fourth, but were only able to pick up one point from two games this week. They slipped to their first home defeat of the season on Saturday against Stockport County. Danny Lloyd scored the only goal of the game for County 18 minutes from time.
On Tuesday night they were held to a 1-1 draw at Curzon Ashton. Jason Walker scored from the penalty spot for Chorley early on, but James Baillie earned a point for the hosts.
FC Halifax Town climbed the table to third placed after two wins this week, starting with a 4-1 win at Boston United . Tom Denton and Alex Simmons both scored twice for Halifax as they comfortably won on the road, Jay Rollins scored the consolation for Boston.
On Tuesday Halifax also won at home to FC United of Manchester. Tom Denton scored twice in the first half for Halifax, with Jordan Sinnott also netting before the interval. Despite a goal from George Thomson in the second half for FC United, Halifax won the game 3-1.
Kidderminster Harriers suffered a 2-0 home defeat against FC United of Manchester on Saturday. An own goal in the first half put FC United ahead, with Luke Ashworth sealing the points after the break.
However, Harriers were able to bounce back with an impressive 2-0 win at Harrogate Town on Tuesday night to move ahead of them in the table. Liam Truslove put Kidderminster ahead, with Andre Brown sealing the win in stoppage time.
Brackley Town continued their strong start to the season and remain in the top ten thanks to a 2-0 win at home to Curzon Ashton. Luke Graham and Glenn Walker scored the goals in the second half for Brackley.
The bottom three remain adrift at the foot of the table and all lost again on Saturday. Bradford PA fell to a 1-0 defeat at Gloucester City, Joe Hanks scored the only goal of the game for Gloucester after seven minutes.
High scoring Alfreton inflicted a last minute 3-2 defeat on Stalybridge. Craig Westcarr and Sam Smith put Alfreton 2-0 ahead, before Scott Spencer and Aiden Chippendale levelled for Stalybridge. However, Liam Hearn scored a winner for Alfreton in stoppage time as they moved further up the table.
Altrincham are yet to win at home, as they suffered a 2-0 defeat to Telford United. Conor McCarthy and Bradley Reid scored the two goals either side of half time for Telford.
Altrincham and Bradford PA then met in a crucial clash on Tuesday night. James Lawrie gave Altrincham the lead, but three goals from McKenna, Sinclair and Wroe put Bradford in command. Sean Miller pulled one back for Altrincham, but Bradford were able to hold on for the 3-2 win, their first three points of the season.
Gainsborough Trinity and Nuneaton Town held each other to a 2-2 draw on Saturday. Aaron Williams gave Nuneaton the lead, before Adam Quinn levelled for Trinity. The sides then both converted penalties through James Reid and David Morgan respectively as the game finished level.