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WAKE-UP CALL CAME IN HANDY

BRENTWOOD TOWN may have upset the bigger boys in the FA Cup and FA Trophy this season but boss Keith Rowland knows a key result in their season – a 5-1 thrashing by Grays Athletic.

BEES HANDED A TEST BY LAMBS

TITLE-CHASING Barnet extended their unbeaten league run to 15 games as a fifth clean sheet on the trot helped the league leaders extend their lead over York City to six points.

WE MUST COUNT AS GRAND MASTERS

Legendary boss slams Hall of Fame snub

CRAY WAY OR THE HIGHWAY

Millers challenge is even a shock to boss McKimm

WE DON'T WANT TO STOP NOW

PAUL Michael says Merthyr Town's Welsh League proposal dilemma has had no effect on their title chances - and wants to continue giving the fans a team to be proud of.

STAGS FAIL TO FIRE IN CLASH OF BIG TWO

JUST as in the reverse fixture, there was very little to separate the two sides battling it out at the top of the table, with Totton probably coming away slightly happier.

ROBINS ARE ON A ROLL AGAIN!

THE last 12 months have been something of a rollercoaster for Northern League club North Shields.

Honours even for Taylor return

THE spoils were shared in a tasty battle between Wealdstone’s new boss Neil Gibson and his predecessor of just 12 days, Matt Taylor.

ELOKOBI SO CHUFFED WITH SUPER STONES!

DELIGHTED Maidstone United boss George Elokobi lauded his players after Charlie Seaman's superb strike proved enough to down Torquay United.

SOME-FIN SPECIAL IS BREWING FOR BLUES

CHESTER extended their unbeaten run and their lead at the top of the National League North to four points thanks to Fin Roberts' strike against Peterborough Sports.

BRICKIES PARTY TO THE MAX!

SITTINGBOURNE boss Ryan Maxwell was close to tears after his side secured a shock win at Southend United.

LEAFE DREAM IS VERY MUCH ALIVE

AFC WHYTELEAFE can dare to dream of Wembley after beating Egham Town 1-0 to keep their FA Vase dream very much alive.

MAGPIES LEVELLER ANGERS DOSWELL

STOPPAGE time proved fruitful for both sides as Dorchester snatched a late, late equaliser to extend their unbeaten league run to 15 games.

OUR BIG FULFILS

The long awaited return of Maghull FC to North West Counties League circles this season following a 25-year absence is quite extraordinary.

TITLE-CHASING GREEN DON'T KNOW WHEN TO LIE DOWN

STEVE Cotterill's Forest Green Rovers rescued a very late draw at play-off chasing Altrincham as they continue their push for the title.

LOCAL PROJECT IS A BIGG DEAL

FC grant funding benefits schools

JUST 17 AS DARTFORD STAR FOR PENNOCK

DARTFORD stretched their unbeaten run to 17 league games by demolishing high-flying Billericay Town.

ACE BEN'S A WINTER WARMER!

GOALKEEPER Ben Winterbottom was the AFC Fylde hero as they notched a vital win over fellow relegation candidates Wealdstone to earn their first win since the start of December.

FANS CAN LEAD GULLS ONWARDS, SAYS DYER

JORDAN Dyer has hailed Torquay United's loyal supporters as the club look to complete a National League return.

ACE DAVE REPAYING THE FAITH

WHEN Atherton LR chairman Shaun Lynch appointed a new manager 18 months ago, there were raised eyebrows among some observers.

BONNE SPARKS DERBY DELIGHT

GOALS in either half from Macauley Bonne and Gus Scott-Morriss helped Southend United take derby honours over local rivals Dagenham & Redbridge at Victoria Road.

ALPORT AIM TO TURN THE TABLES

WHITCHURCH Alport should be better placed than most to plot an exact route to Wembley - by following in the footsteps of past conquerors.

THE CURE FOR WINTER BLUES

For better or worse, football is one of the few outdoor sports that is played in all seasons, providing a challenge to players and supporters alike.

BEARS GET TO A TRAP

WIDNES moved four points clear at the top of the table with an emphatic win over third-placed Congleton.

BLUES CRUISE CLOSING IN ON TOP OF THE LEAGUE

BRENTWOOD have closed the gap to just three points behind League leaders Felixstowe & Walton United and with a game in hand after a comprehensive victory against second-place Bury Town.

MAGIC MO IS IN THE KNOW

FREE-SCORING Mo Faal believes he has discovered a new way of playing under Worthing boss Chris Agutter - and reckons it could fire the club to league and cup success.

WAYNE'S FINAL HURRAH, AT 47!

FORMER Premier League striker Wayne Andrews dusted down his boots for one final cameo at the age of 47 this week and admitted: 'It felt fantastic'.

OWNER HANDS HIMSELF TOP JOB

ASHFORD United co-owner Lloyd Hume dismissed manager Danny Kedwell after a stuttering run of form - and then promptly took on the job himself.

BATH TIME CONJURES UP HOPE FOR TOWN

EXMOUTH Town grabbed the only goal of a crucial promotion playoff race contest against Mousehole, leaving them five points behind leaders Yate Town and, crucially, nine clear of their vanquished hosts.

Top Shaymen ruin Matt's big day

Goals at the start of each half ensured promotion hopefuls FC Halifax Town extended their impressive away form in only their second game of 2025.