Saturday's Blue Square South wrap

AFC Wimbledon hit four goals past Maidenhead United to keep pace with league leaders Chelmsford, who drew 1-1 with Havant &Waterlooville in Saturday's Blue Square South fixtures.

Basingstoke 0-0 Bognor Regis Town

Relegation-battlers Basingstoke and Bognor Regis Town could not be seperated in a closely-contested encounter at the Camrose Ground.

Neither side were able to get on the scoresheet or secure the valuable three points, much to the dismay of both managers.

The Dragons will remain third-from bottom in the standings, while the Rocks are a position below them in the dreaded drop zone.

Team Bath 0-2 Hampton & Richmond

High-flying Hampton & Richmond Borough cruised home with a comfortable 2-0 victory over play-off hopefuls Team Bath at Twerton Park.

Both sides created several opportunities during the first half, but the scores remained level going into the break.

During the second 45 minutes, it was the Beavers who exerted their dominance and they were rewarded when Lawrence Yaku netted the opener in the 59th minute.

Ben Wright then cemented the win on the 89-minute mark to ensure the visitors third spot in the standings, while the defeat sees Team Bath drop down to eighth.

Welling United 1-3 Bishop's Stortford

Bishop's Stortford might have left things a little late at Park View Road on Saturday but they will be delighted with collecting the three points, which places them just above the drop zone.

Welling's Ryan Johnson gave the hosts the lead after just nine minutes, but the visitors came back strong in the second half.

Danny Harris was the hero for Bishops as his treble ensured a memorable victory

The 20-year-old netted from the penalty spot in the 53rd minute to level the scores before helping his side grab the lead in the 75th minute.

The midfielder then made sure of the victory by netting his third goal of the game in the 90th minute - sending the visiting fans into a frenzy.

Thurrock 0-1 Weston-Super-Mare

Weston Super Mare managed to secure a narrow win over Thurrock when the two teams met at Ship Lane.

The scores remained level going into the break, but Ben Wells opened the scoring for the Seagulls in the 60th minute.

Despite their efforts, Thurrock could not find the equaliser and Weston-Super-Mare walk away with three points much to the delight of tmanager Andy Ford.

Dorchester 3-1 Worcester

Dorchester collected three points in a resounding victory over Worcester City at the Avenue Stadium.

Wes Fogden gave the hosts the lead after 21 minutes before the visitors netted the equaliser a mere four minutes later courtesy of Graham Ward.

Fogden then fired the Magpies into the lead in the 33rd minute - an advantage they held onto going into the break.

It was striker Ryan Moss who made sure Dorchestor ended their Saturday night in style as he found the back of the net in the 89th minute.

Hayes & Yeading 2-2 Bath City

Bath City and Hayes & Yeading United had to settle for a share of the spoils in an entertaining 2-2 draw at Church Road.

Darren Edwards sent the visitors into the lead after just five minutes with a well-timed header. Striker Josh Scott then found the equaliser for United in the 31st minute and the game looked evenly poised.

It was the hosts who took the lead before half time though, courtesy an own goal by Steve Jones, who hit the ball into the roof of his own net in an attempt to clear his lines.

In the closing stages, United skipper Tom Cadmore headed skywards and Bath's Edwards headed on for his second goal of the game as Aaron Howe tried to punch clear.

The hosts will be upset with allowing Bath to equalise so late in the game, but will nonetheless be content with the point.

Braintree Town 1-1 Eastleigh

Eastleigh's fight to catch up to the Blue Square South league leaders suffered an obstacle after they failed to find their form when they visited Braintree town on Saturday.

The scores were level at half time, but striker Danny Hockton netted the hosts into the lead in the 57th minute.

Eastleigh looked like they had run out of steam until Scotsman Tom Jordan came to their rescue in the 90th minute to ensure the spoils were shared.

Havant & Waterlooville 1-1 Chelmsford

It was a closely-contested battle at West Leigh Park, but the Hawks will be happy to walk away with a point from their Blue Square South clash against league leaders Chelmsford.

The hosts took the lead early on courtesy of striker Luke Nightingale's successful spot-kick in the 12th minute, but it didn't take long for the Clarets to find the equaliser as Spencer Knight netted just two minutes later.

The spoils were shared at half-time and the Hawks kept their cool and held Chelmsford to the draw as the table toppers continue to drop points.

Maidenhead Utd 0-4 AFC Wimbledon

AFC Wimbledon romped to victory during their visit to York Road leaving Maidenhead United licking their wounds.

Sam Hatton put the hosts in control by finding the back of the net in the 17th minute and striker Danny Kedwell extended the lead in the 37th when he chipped the ball into the back net.

The Dons were in firm control with a 2-0 lead as the half-time whistle blew and The Magpies looked run down.

The Jon Main show came to York Road shortly after the interval and the striker collected his first goal in the 47th minute before hammering in another one in the 78th minute to secure a solid victory, leaving AFC Wimbledon looking more formidable than ever and hot on the heels of fellow title-chasers.

Braintree Town 1-1 Eastleigh

Eastleigh's fight to catch up to the Blue Square South League leaders suffered a setback after they failed to find their form at Braintree Town on Saturday.

The scores were level at half time with a boring-looking score line of 0-0 but striker Danny Hockton came out firing for the hosts in the 57th minute and cracked a goal into the back of the net.

Eastleigh looked like they had run out of steam until Scotsman Tom Jordan came to their rescue in the 90th minute to ensure the spoils were shared.

Fisher Athletic 1-3 Newport County

Newport County produced a repeat performance to record a comfortable victory over Fisher Athletic at Champion Hill Stadium.

The Exiles beat league leaders Chelmsford City 3-1 two weeks ago and they will certainly be a team to watch out for, in the remainder of the season.

The hosts broke the deadlock after 25 minutes thanks to Gary Wharton's well-struck volley but their lead was short-lived as County drew level in the 32nd minute, when loan signing Steve Butterworth fired a superb first time effort into the net.

Craig Reid coolly slotted home a 36th minute penalty to give the visitors the lead and Martyn Giles completed the scoring with a 47th minute effort.

St Albans 4-5 Bromley

Bromley moved into the top half of the Blue Square South table edging out St Albans City in a nine-goal thriller at Clarence Park.

The Ravens opened the scoring in the 22nd minute through Ryan Hall and doubled their tally seven minutes later thanks to Warren McBean.

Adrian Stone popped up two minutes later to give Bromley a comfortable three-goal cushion before the Saints pulled one back through Simon Martin in the 42nd minute.

Martin found the net again in the 52nd minute to reduce the deficit to one goal and scored his third in the 72nd minute to bring his side back on even terms.

However, Bromley's McBean was done yet and netted his second with a 74th minute effort to restore Bromley's lead.

Midfielder Luke I'Anson fired in an 85th minute shot to further extend his side's lead, rendering substitute Danny Charge's 90th minute goal nothing more than a consolation.