The Saints recorded back-to-back 1-0 wins, courtesy of a goal 8 minutes from time from Victor Osobu at Hillgrounds against Kempston Rovers.
That allowed Bedford Town to move level on points and above neighbours Kempston on goal difference after a 4-1 win against Aylesbury FC at the New Eyrie.
Jeanmal Prosper had actually given the Moles a 37th minute lead they held at the break.
But just 2 minutes after the restart, David Manu equalised and just past the hour-mark, Ryan Auger put the Eagles in front.
A Garry Jones own goal in the 78th minute and a second for Manu 2 minutes later sealed the home side`s victory.
Not too far away at Sharpenhoe Road, Barton Rovers and Thame United shared a 1-1 draw in which the visitors led through Dan West`s 26th minute opener eight until 3 minutes into stoppage time at the end of the game when Andrew Phillips popped up with Rovers` leveller.
By Steve Whitney
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