Conference Premier roundup: Barnet stunned by Bristol Rovers

Barnet have seen their lead at the top of the Conference Premier table reduced to six points after they fell to a last-gasp 2-1 defeat at Bristol Rovers.

The Bees looked on course for a point as the game entered added-on time before Angelo Balanta netted a last-minute winner on his debut to take Rovers up to fourth place.

Grimsby Town have made ground on Barnet after two goals from Lenell John-Lewis earned them a 3-1 victory at home to Woking.

Macclesfield Town hold third place after a second-half goal from Danny Whitaker earns his team a 1-0 win over Torquay United to extend their unbeaten run to five matches.

Kidderminster Harriers remain in contention for a playoff spot after drawing 1-1 with Wrexham, while Aldershot Town are up to 12th after winning 3-1 away at Southport.

At the other end of the table, Nuneaton Town remain second bottom after being thrashed 5-0 at Dover Athletic, with Dartford also remaining in the relegation zone after letting slip a two-goal lead against Chester FC to lose 4-2.

The other match of the evening saw a Charlie Penny goal earn Welling United a 1-0 triumph away at Braintree Town.

Results in full: Braintree Town 0-1 Welling United, Bristol Rovers 2-1 Barnet, Dartford 2-4 Chester FC, Dover Athletic 5-0 Nuneaton Town, Grimsby Town 3-1 Woking, Kidderminster Harriers 1-1 Wrexham, Macclesfield Town 1-0 Torquay United, Southport 1-3 Aldershot

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