Two goals from Callum Stead – both exquisitely crafted individual strikes – saw National League leaders Barnet comfortably see off the challenge of Gateshead with some ease.
Dean Brennan’s runaway National League leaders Barnet confidently dispatched playoff chasing Altrincham to record an eighth straight victory and increase their lead at the top of the table to 14 points.
A goal deep into time added on by substitute Lee Ndlovu gave Barnet a narrow victory over London rivals Dagenham & Redbridge, who had keeper Louis Jones to thank for keeping the leaders at bay for so long.
Proud Dean Brennan raised the professionalism of his Barnet players as they made it four wins on the bounce with a convincing win against a fading Oldham Athletic at Boundary Park in the National League.
The National League title wasn’t won or lost on Tuesday night and whether in two months’ time we look back as the pivotal evening in the race remains to be seen.
Barnet boss Dean Brennan reflected on how this comprehensive win at Rochdale had capped a perfect week and extended their lead at the top of the National League table to nine points.