A five-goal Isthmian Premier game went the way of leaders Dartford, who are unbeaten in an incredible 21 league matches, at Hendon on Saturday.
Substitute Samir Carruthers’ penalty shortly before the hour won a topsy-turvy encounter 3-2 for Ady Pennock’s men.
Nikolai Krokhin gave Hendon a half-time lead, but midfielder Denzelle Olopade and Leyton Orient loanee Hayden Bullas netted on 50 and 53 minutes, respectively, to make it 2-1 to the Darts.
Leo Sery promptly restored parity for the hosts, only for one-time Premier League playmaker Carruthers to hold his nerve from 12 yards for Dartford, who keep marching on.
Fourth-placed Cray Valley, seven points off the summit with a league fixture in hand, shared the spoils from a four-goal game at Chichester.
Marcel Barrington drew first blood for Steve McKimm’s men and, although the hosts equalised, Sonny Black ensured the Millers still held a half-time lead.
But Chichester responded again through Joe Moore in the 85th minute as it finished 2-2.
Cray Wanderers came from behind to see off Cheshunt 2-1 at home.
Having fallen behind to ex-Wands striker Kenny Coker’s first-half goal, Nyren Clunis restored parity on 22 minutes and Soul Kader won it for Neil Smith’s side midway through the second period.
Dover’s Isthmian Premier promotion push took another huge dent as their miserable home form continued with a 2-0 loss against Whitehawk.
Young striker Harry Bridle gave the Hawks an early lead and they held firm before substitute Billie Clark rounded off their victory.
It means Whites haven’t won at home in the league at Crabble since mid-November, having lost five times and drawn twice in their past seven home league games.
Chatham earned a hard-fought 1-1 draw at Horsham as forward
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