Woking closing in on Blue Square Premier return

A seventh win in 10 games has all but secured Woking’s return to the fifth tier of English Football.

The Cards swept past relegation threatened Thurrock on Saturday, with Giuseppe Sole grabbing two of Woking’s five goals in a comfortable victory.

With five games remaining, the Blue Square bet South leaders have an eight point advantage over second placed Dartford, albeit with a game in hand.

The Darts overcame struggling Maidenhead at Princes Park, despite being reduced to 10 men, thanks to two second half goals from Liam Noble and Jacob Erskine.

But to gain automatic promotion, Tony Burman’s side rely on other teams to take points off the runaway leaders.

Welling United remain in the promotion hunt but must surely now contend with a place in the playoffs as two successive 0-0 draws, the latest against under achieving Salisbury City at the Raymond McEnhill Stadium, have all but ruled out their title chances.

Dean Cracknell missed a late penalty for the Wings, who require one more victory to be guaranteed a playoff spot.

Reigning Ryman Premier Division Champions, Sutton United enhanced their playoff chances despite being held to a 0-0 draw at Hampton & Richmond Borough.

The U’s were also reduced to 10 men late on when defender Simon Downer received a straight red card for a nasty looking challenge on substitute Clayton Murray.

Chelmsford City make up the top five and stretched their advantage of Dover Athletic, who lost for the third home match running, losing 2-0 to Boreham Wood.

The Clarets had to settle for a point against Tonbridge Angels but now have a four point gap over Nicky Forster’s side.