How derby wins are forged is immaterial but for Potters Bar Town manager Max Mitchell, there was much to smile about in the victory at Wingate & Finchley.

The Scholars backed up their 2-0 success against Hastings United in the Isthmian League Premier Division on Saturday with a 2-1 win at their near neighbours, Steve Cawley and Thomas Avgoustidas on target.

And while the second half saw plenty of pressure on their goal, getting the three points was the be all and end all for Mitchell. 

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He said: "We understand that the players went through a lot of  stress on Saturday in terms of the work they put in.

"We wanted a reaction from the Horsham defeat and we got that on Saturday. We then saw a continuation of that at Wingate.

"We knew legs were going to be heavy at times, we didn't make any changes because we wanted to keep the continuity because we’re a new team and we're still forming. 

"I think we'll play a lot better and lose. We weren't necessarily at our best but we got the job done."

There was disappointment at conceding in the sixth minute of stoppage time but with a new team and in "year two of a four-year project", forward motion is key for the Bar boss.

"We've seen progression over the last few weeks said Mitchell, "and momentum is massive in football.

"To get back-to-back wins against two top sides, sides that were competing at the top end of the division last year, I’m really pleased for the group. 

"We'd spoken a lot last week about controllables and uncontrollables and there were moments where we wavered because of the heavy defeat we took at the start of the season. 

"But to bounce back in the manner that we have, two clean sheets out of five, should have been three, I think we're on the right track for sure." 

That heavy defeat came on day one of the season, an 8-0 loss at home to Dover Athletic, and it has helped shape the last few weeks.

"In a weird way, I'm glad it happened," admitted the boss. "It taught me a lot about myself and it taught me a lot about the character within the group that we had. 

"We've obviously had to make one or two changes and brought one or two in but the resilience within the group has been great. 

"The results over the last two games have been excellent. I want to keep Dover as a distant memory, but it's something that has built a resilience and a characteristic in me."

The Scholars will now turn their attention towards the FA Cup and a tough away day at Lowestoft Town on Saturday.

The Trawler Boys are a Southern League Premier Division Central side, the same level as the Bar, but had a shocker on Monday, losing 6-1 away to AFC Sudbury.

While that might make them a wounded animal, Bar are heading to Suffolk in a great position and full of confidence.

Mitchell said: "I understand the dynamic around the financial implications for the club, but for me, I'm looking at another chance and another opportunity to gel the team, to build more connections and more chemistry.  

"We've got an extended break now. We won't necessarily train on Thursday, there will be a lot of analytical work and prep before the long trip. 

"But you can't go into a game like that in any better shape, with two wins over two very good sides. 

"I’m really looking forward to it."