National North Round Up 19/11/2018

By Simon Hahn

National North Round Up 19/11/2018

The latest from our division

There was drama at the top of the table as leaders Bradford Park Avenue dramatically beat Ashton United 3-2 to keep a hold of their top spot. Bradley Jackson and Liam Martin both scored in the opening 20 minutes to put Ashton in control. However the hosts scored three times in the last six minutes to take all the points. First Lewis Knight pulled one back before two goals from Shane Killock won the game.

Chorley are second after hammering fellow league contenders Kidderminster Harriers away from home. Josh Wilson scored twice for Chorley along with further goals from Elliot Newby and Andrew Teague as they won 4-0.

Telford have jumped up to third after a 2-1 success at in form FC United of Manchester. Darryl Knights put Telford ahead with Thomas Peers levelling for the hosts just minutes later. However, it was Telford who took the points after a second half strike from Amari Morgan-Smith.

Spennymoor had to settle for a point away to Guiseley despite taking the lead just before half time thanks to a Glen Taylor penalty. However the hosts grabbed a point thanks to a Rowan Liburd strike early in the second period.

Chester are sixth after a disappointing defeat at Leamington. Colby Bishop scored the only goal of the game for the Brakes seven minutes from time.

Altrincham are in the final playoff spot after comfortably beating York 3-0. Joshua Hancock scored twice with a Jake Moult goal in between.

Playoff chases Stockport and Brackley held each other to a 1-1 draw. Lee Ndlovu put Brackley ahead after an hour. However, deep into stoppage time Frank Mulhern earned a point for County.

Boston United are ninth after a surprise home defeat to Southport who are now outside the bottom three on goal difference. Jack Sampson gave Southport an early lead that they held onto until 10 minutes from time when Gavin Allott appeared to have grabbed a point for the hosts. However, Ryan Astles gave Port the 2-1 victory with his goal late in stoppage time.

Blyth came from 2-0 down at home to Curzon Ashton to win and move three points ahead of danger. Ryan Brooke and Oliver Crankshaw put Curzon in control. However, three goals in 16 minutes from Bradley Fewster, Dan Maguire and Jarratt Rivers gave Spartans a crucial victory.

The final game of the weekend saw bottom of the table Nuneaton fall to a 3-1 defeat at Alfreton despite taking the lead through Curtis Obeng. Callum Chettle scored twice for Alfreton with Craig Hobson sealing the victory just before full time.