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The National League's title race saw thrilling action at the weekend

  • Writer: SFWFOOTBALL
    SFWFOOTBALL
  • Mar 30
  • 2 min read

Rochdale currently sit top of the National League, and York City are in second following the weekend's results. The top two both picked up wins, but it was not easy for either side.

League leaders Rochdale travelled to Sutton United, while York City hosted Woking.


York City broke the deadlock against Woking, thanks to the league's top goalscorer Ollie Pearce. The goalscoring machine scored his 32nd league goal of the season, on his 41st appearance this campaign. His spot-kick goal came in the 74th minute, as his side held onto a 1-0 win.


While the Minstermen did win, it was a nervy end to the game, as they looked to hold off Woking, who were searching for an equaliser.

For Rochdale, the deadlock was broken, but they found themselves 1-0 down. Sutton United's Charlie Bell opened the scoring in the 78th minute, giving his side an important lead against the side that was top of the table prior to the game.


If Sutton won, goal difference would have separated Rochdale and York City, and the latter would have been top of the table.


However, Devante Rodney scored an equalising goal late on in the game for the Dale, who brought themselves level in the 89th minute. A point late on was good for Rochdale, who would have remained top, but they wanted all three points.

Experienced striker Ian Henderson, in the 97th minute, broke Sutton United and York City hearts by scoring a late winner, putting Rochdale three points clear in first. The last-gasp winner saw the Greater Manchester side steal all three points late on, and remain top of the league.


With five league games left, there is still plenty of action left to play. But things could come down to the final day. The last game of the season for the pair sees them face each other, with Rochdale playing at home.

The first meeting between the pair saw York City smash Rochdale 4-1 back in November. Both Josh Stones and Ollie Pearce scored braces for the Minstermen that evening.


Do you think the title race will come down to the final day, and who do you think will win the league?

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