The Enterprise National League served up another electrifying evening of non-league football on August 19, 2025, with five matches delivering eight goals, tense battles, and moments that will linger in fans’ minds.
From Hartlepool United’s commanding performance to Wealdstone’s last-gasp heroics and a hard-fought draw at Brunton Park, the night showcased why this division remains a hotbed of unpredictability.
Here’s the full story from a thrilling night of action.
Altrincham 0-2 Hartlepool United
At The J. Davidson Stadium, Hartlepool United put Altrincham to the sword with a clinical 2-0 victory.
Alex Reid opened the scoring in the 5th minute, setting the tone, and Robbie McNally added a second just before the break in the 45th minute.
Altrincham, still licking their wounds from a 2-1 defeat to Rochdale on August 16, struggled to find their spark, marking their second loss in three matches.
Hartlepool, fresh off a 2-0 win over Braintree Town last week, look like early promotion contenders, their attacking precision and defensive resolve sending a message to the league.
Boston United 0-1 Halifax Town
Over at Jakemans Community Stadium, Halifax Town edged out Boston United 1-0 in a tightly contested affair. Josh Hmami’s early strike in the 8th minute proved the difference, giving the Shaymen their first win of the 2025-26 campaign.
After a 3-0 loss to Braintree Town on August 9, Halifax showed resilience to grind out the result. Boston United, buoyed by a 3-2 upset over Aldershot Town last week, couldn’t convert their home energy into goals, suffering their first defeat on home soil.
Both sides remain in the mid-table mix, but Halifax will feel they’ve turned a corner.
Tamworth 2-0 Truro City
Tamworth cruised to a 2-0 victory over Truro City at The Lamb Ground, with two quickfire goals sealing the deal early. Manny Duku struck in the 23rd minute, followed by Ben Enoru just two minutes later in the 25th, leaving Truro shell-shocked.
The Lambs, recovering from a 2-0 loss to Southend United on August 16, showed their attacking prowess to secure the points.
Truro City, however, endured their third consecutive defeat, following losses to York City (2-0) and Wealdstone (2-0). Their early-season struggles suggest a long battle to climb off the bottom of the table.
Woking 1-2 Wealdstone
Wealdstone stole the show with a dramatic 2-1 win over Woking at The Laithwaite Community Stadium, thanks to a late twist.
Max Kretzschmar’s penalty in the 14th minute put Wealdstone ahead, but Oliver Sanderson’s 57th-minute equalizer had Woking eyeing a point. Enter Nathan Tshikuna, whose 85th-minute strike snatched victory for the visitors.
Woking, still stinging from a 2-0 loss to Carlisle United on August 9, marked their second defeat in three games. Wealdstone, building on their 2-1 win over Halifax Town last week, are hitting their stride and climbing the table.
Carlisle United 1-1 Solihull Moors
Carlisle United and Solihull Moors battled to a hard-earned 1-1 draw at Brunton Park, with both goals coming in the second half. Daniel Creaney fired Solihull into the lead in the 67th minute, but Terell Thomas’s 80th-minute equalizer ensured Carlisle avoided defeat.
Following a thrilling 3-3 draw with Boreham Wood on August 16, Carlisle remain a tough nut to crack at home. Solihull, who drew 2-2 with Forest Green Rovers on August 9, stay competitive in mid-table, but neither side could find the killer blow in this gritty encounter.
Scunthorpe United vs. Morecambe (Postponed)
What It Means for the Table
As the 2025-26 National League season takes shape, Wealdstone are emerging as early frontrunners, celebrating their third win in three matches, with Hartlepool close behind.
Tamworth’s victory keeps them in the hunt, while Altrincham and Truro City face early pressure with two and three losses, respectively.
Truro’s third straight defeat paints a bleak picture, likely anchoring them at the foot of the table. Carlisle United and Solihull Moors hold steady in mid-table, but Boston United’s home loss could see them slide if their form falters.
Every goal and point is proving vital in this fiercely competitive division.
