Solihull Moors pounced on defensive mishaps to ruthlessly put to the sword previously unbeaten Boreham Wood and bag a third National League win on the bounce.
James Jones and Ben Tozer grabbed the headlines for their Wrexham arrivals this week but forgotten striker Jake Hyde is looking every inch value for money.
Maidenhead United climbed to third in the National League table after securing their second straight win with a professional 2-0 victory over Dover Athletic.
A QUICK-FIRE second-half double by Notts County’s Portuguese striker Ruben Rodrigues early in the second-half set the scene for the Magpies to romp to a comprehensive victory over a dispirited Barnet.
While the majority of games were play behind closed doors, the action on the pitch was absolutely gripping, with Matt Gray’s Sutton United eventually lifting the title following an epic battle at the top with Torquay United, Stockport County and Hartlepool United.
Well-heeled Halesowen Town have placed striker Harry White on a contract with playmaker Chris Lait, a star of Stourbridge’s famous FA Cup adventures, and defender Calum Flanagan, a recruit from National League with Solihull Moors, snapped up.
All the goals came in an entertaining opening half that started with Moors’ Jordan Cranston almost looping a ball into the Alfreton net after just eight minutes only for keeper George Willis to tip it over.
Released by Championship side Reading last summer, House, 21, scored nine goals in 37 games for the Spitfires and thrilled the Silverlake with a succession of stellar performances.
The 27-year-old, who can operate through the middle or wide, and he starts a second spell with the Gladiators after joining from National League North side Guiseley.