South Shields flexed their muscles in the Enterprise National League North title race.
The leaders defeated third placed Chorley 2-0, Daniel Ward and Paul Blackett hit the mark against the Magpies.
Scarborough Athletic are still going strong in second spot. Dom Tear, Alex Purvey and Stephen Walker all scored in the 3-2 victory at King’s Lynn Town.
It was delight for Phil Brown as his new club Peterborough Sports beat Kidderminster Harriers 2-1 - Marcel Oakley with the winner.
AFC Fylde turned on the second-half style to come from behind and win at AFC Telford United.
Special in September, Spennymoor Town started October with a 2-0 win over Southport. Glen Taylor amongst the scorers.
Hereford toppled Leamington 2-1. Aaron Skinner’s goal took home the points as Bedford Town gave their season a big boost by leaving fellow promoted side Worksop Town 2-0 winners. Tyrone Marsh was on target.
Elsewhere it was a winning weekend for Radcliffe, Marine, Curzon Ashton and Buxton.