Vanarama National North Round-Up 27/12/2016

Vanarama National North Round-Up 27/12/2016

We made our return to Darlington after four and a half years on Boxing Day and earned a 3-2 win over...

We made our return to Darlington after four and a half years on Boxing Day and earned a 3-2 win over Halifax thanks to a double from Mark Beck and a superb strike from Josh Gillies. The result saw us move up to fourth place in the league table.

AFC Fylde suffered their first home defeat of the season, as their lead at the top of the table was cut to six points. Third place Chorley handed them the loss, thanks to a double either side of half time from Jason Walker.

Second placed Kidderminster were held to a 0-0 draw at Worcester City which leaves Harriers level on points with Chorley.

Tamworth slipped to fifth after a surprise defeat at home to Nuneaton Town. Joe Ironside and Jordan Nicholson put Nuneaton in control and they held on for a 2-1 win despite a goal from Ross Dyer for Tamworth.

Brackley Town are only one point off the playoffs after their latest victory, 3-0 over Gloucester City. Adam Walker, Steve Diggin and James Armson scored the goals for Brackley.

Salford City scored a late winner at home to Bradford PA to keep pace with the top six. Josh Hine scored the only goal of the game in the 85th minute for the Ammies.

Stockport County are level on points with Salford after a 1-0 win over Harrogate Town thanks to a second half goal from Courtney Meppen-Walters.

FC United of Manchester are in the top half of the table after a 3-0 win away to Altrincham.  Tom Brown, Jason Gilchrist and Tom Greaves scored the goals for FC United.

Second bottom Stalybridge Celtic lost 2-1 at home to Curzon Ashton. Niall Cummins and Jamie Stott put Curzon two ahead and they held on for victory despite a goal from Aiden Chippendale for Celtic.

Boston United were held to a 1-1 draw at home by Gainsborough Trinity. Josh Robinson put the Pilgrims ahead, but Trinity earned a point thanks to Ioan Evans ten minutes later.

AFC Telford United and Alfreton Town also draw 1-1 with both sides not far away from the bottom three. Craig Westcarr gave Alfreton the lead from the penalty spot, before Bradley Reid earned Telford a point in the second half.