All Saturday’s Big National League And FA Trophy Action

The battle for three points was still raging - and there were more home comforts for Gateshead.

Mike Williamson’s men have won seven of their seven matches at the International Stadium and they showed title chasing Brackley Town why they are so feared.

First half goals from Owen Bailey and Paul Blackett did the job to put the Heed right in the middle of the title hunt.

Jordan Crawford’s deadly double helped Kettering Town, pictured, to an excellent 4-0 win at Leamington.

There are meanwhile new leaders in the National League South.

Ebbsfleet United go top after an emphatic 3-0 victory over Bath City.

Two from Elliott Romain and a Dom Poleon goal just after half time saw the Fleet leapfrog Oxford City with three teams now lodged on 31 points.

Alefe Santos made sure of the points as Chippenham Town left Hemel Hempstead with a 2-0 win.

Essex goes Billericay Town and Chelmsford City could be separated - it ended 0-0 the New Lodge.

There were a number of surprise FA Trophy scorelines on third round day.

Tonbridge Angels stunned Torquay United 2-1 - the did it late thanks to Ibrahim Olutade.

Dulwich Hamlet went the same way as Hampton & RB as Plymouth Parkway continue to take no prisoners in this competition.

Wealdstone also had a day forget, going out at Needham Market.

Stockport County added to Grimsby Town’s issues in a meeting of National League heavyweights, 4-0 it ended.

Boston United hit Kidderminster Harriers for four as they eased through.

Jake Robinson was at the double as Dartford won 3-1 at Cray Wanderers to avoid an upset.

There were some three goal heroes - Tyrone Marsh was in sensational form once again as Boreham Wood beat Barnet 3-2.

Jake Hesketh got a superb hat-trick as Eastleigh with easy 5-0 winners against Enfield Town.

Southend United avoided a scare as debutant goalkeeper Collin Andeng Ndi‘s brilliance helped to team to a 2-1 win over Southend United.

Solihull Moors are still going strong - they earned a 1-0 win from a very tricky tie at AFC Fylde.

Jordan Davies scored twice as Wrexham thrashed Gloucester 5-0 and there were wins for St Albans, Weymouth, Southport and Yeovil Town.