AFC Fylde gained three more points in midweek to sit second in the National League.

Craig Mahon admitted his AFC Fylde players were fortunate to pick up another win after continuing their fine start to the National League season.

The Coasters temporarily went top of the table after Tuesday’s 2-1 win at Harrogate Town made it five victories and two draws in the first eight.

However, they were leapfrogged at the summit by Boreham Wood thanks to their 2-1 success at Scunthorpe United on Wednesday.

Speaking after Tuesday’s three points, the head coach told club media: “If I’m being honest, I think we’re lucky to come away with three points.

“I thought Harrogate, first half, were outstanding - the way they pressed us, the chances they created and how well they played - so credit where credit’s due.

“We weren’t great with the ball and we could have been better at decision making and stuff like that, but the character, the attitude, the chemistry, between this group of players is unbelievable.

“That’s what a team does. When you don’t play well and you come away with three points, you can’t ask for more than that.”

That character was required on a night when all three goals came in the last 12 minutes of normal time.

Tom Whelan and Luca Thomas put Fylde two up before Ellis Taylor’s late consolation.

Mahon added: “We try to create a dressing room where people feel challenged, people feel welcomed and they enjoy coming in.

“The way they celebrate together, the way they put their bodies on the line for each other, I can’t ask for more than that and I’m so proud of that group of lads.”