Vanarama National North Round-Up 14/11/2016

By Ray Simpson

Vanarama National North Round-Up 14/11/2016

Darlington were held by league leaders AFC Fylde in what could be the final league game played by th...

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Darlington were held by league leaders AFC Fylde in what could be the final league game played by the Quakers at Heritage Park. Despite a Josh Gillies goal and dominating the match, Darlington were made to settle for a 1-1 draw which leaves the side four points off the top of the table.

Chorley are level on points with the Quakers after a 2-0 win over Gainsborough Trinity.  Dale Whitham and Alex Samizadeh scored the goals in the final 16 minutes to earn Chorley the win.

Halifax Town moved above Kidderminster Harriers into fourth place after a 2-0 win against them. Matty Kosylo gave Halifax the lead early in the second half with Richard Peniket sealing the victory in stoppage time.

Tamworth moved into the playoff places after a 4-3 win at Harrogate Town. Connor Taylor and Ross Taylor both gave Tamworth the lead in the first half, but Harrogate levelled twice through Chib Chilaka and Simon Ainge. Warren Burrell looked to have won Harrogate the game. However, Dan Newton scored twice in the final five minutes to seal the three points for Tamworth and leave Harrogate seven without a win.

Gloucester are seventh, but lost 2-0 to Curzon Ashton. Liam Tomsett and Adam Morgan  scored the goals either side of half-time to lift Curzon up to 18th in the league table.

Salford City are only two points off the play-off places after a 2-0 win at bottom of the table Altrincham. Jordan Hulme gave Salford the lead on the stroke of half-time and Richie Allen sealed the win shortly after the break.

Brackley Town are also just outside the playoffs after winning 3-2 at Boston United. Steve Diggin scored a hat-trick in the first half to put Brackley in control. They were able to hold on for victory despite Lewis Hilliard and Gregg Smith’s goals for the visitors.

Stockport County are now eleventh after a 1-1 draw at struggling Nuneaton Town. Josh Amis gave County the lead, but Aaron Williams was able to level for Nuneaton shortly after.

Veteran striker Lee Hughes gave Worcester City the lead at home to AFC Telford. Luca Havern appeared to have earned a point for the visitors, but Colby Bishop scored deep into stoppage time to win the game for Worcester 2-1.

FC United of Manchester won 4-2 away to second bottom Stalybridge Celtic. Aiden Chippendale put Celtic in front early on, but goals from Jerome Wright, Jason Gilchrist and Kieran Glynn turned the game around. Brian Summerskill pulled a goal for the hosts, but Gilchrist scored his second to seal the victory for FC United.

Bradford PA continued their recent turn in fortunes with a 1-0 win at home to Alfreton Town, thanks to a 20th minute strike from Nicky Wroe.