Nantwich Town caused an upset in the FA Trophy Quarter Final as they overcame Conference National side Dover. Elliot Osborne gave Nantwich the lead, before Richard Orul levelled for the visitors. However, Liam Shotton scored a dramatic injury time winner to earn Nantwich a two legged semi-final against Halifax.

Blyth Spartans extended their lead at the top of the table to thirteen points after two further wins this week.  On Saturday they comfortable beat Colwyn Bay 3-0. Michael Richardson opened the scoring in the 39^th minute, with Wilson Kneeshaw and Robbie Dale adding further goals after the break.

On Tuesday despite playing over half the game with ten men, they won 2-0 at Mickleover Sports thanks to goals from Alex Nicholson and Arran Wearmouth.

Prior to their trip to Heritage Park, Salford City had beaten Ilkeston 2-0 at Moor Lane on Saturday, Danny Webber and Jordan Hulme scoring the goals in the second half.

Workington’s were held to a 1-1 draw by bottom of the table Ramsbotton. Kevin McGrath scored an own goal to give Workington the lead after just eight minutes, but Andrew Smart scored an equaliser for Ramsbottom in injury-time at the end of the game.

Barwell are only one place outside of the playoffs after a 1-0 win against Frickley Athletic. Alex Tomkinson scored the only goal of the game from the penalty spot after 66 minutes.

Ashton United are also still in the race for the playoffs after a good week. On Saturday they won 3-0 at home to Hyde United, Gary Gee, Martin Pilkington and Matthew Chadwick with the goals for Ashton.

Ashton followed this up with a 2-0 win at Whitby Town on Tuesday night, thanks to a double from Pilkington.

Stamford helped their survival changes with a 2-0 win over Matlock Town. Jake Newman scored both the goals for Stamford either side of half-time.

Whitby Town suffered a 3-1 defeat at home to Rushall Olympic at the weekend. Joshua McKenzie gave the visitors the lead, before Mathew Waters levelled for Whitby. However, a goal from Alex Reid and an own goal from Richard Pell sealed the victory for Rushall.

Marine picked up a crucial victory at home to Sutton Coldfield Town on Saturday. Daniel Mitchley gave Marine the lead, but Zak Lilly levelled just four minutes later. Marine looked like they would be made to settle for a point, however, Andy Nicholas scored in injury-time to earn them a 2-1 win.

Marine won again in mid-week, 3-2 at Skelmersdale United. Mitchley scored twice for Marine, with Stephen Wainwright scoring their third. Louis Corrigan and Christopher Almond scored the goals for Skelmersdale.

Buxton and Halesowen Town held each over to a 1-1 draw. Both goals came in the first half, Bradley Grayson for Buxton and Daniel Sweeney for Halesowen.

Buxton then fell to a 2-1 defeat at Hyde United. Alastair Taylor had given Buxton the lead, only for a Scott Spencer double to earn all the points for Hyde.

Grantham Town were able to win at Skelmersdale United, 1-0. Luke Shaw scored the only goal of the game for Grantham after quarter of an hour.

This week we have two league fixtures at Heritage Park, first against Nantwich Town on Saturday, then Ilkeston on Tuesday night.

Fixtures Saturday 5^th March

Barwell v Whitby Town

Buxton v Marine

Colwyn Bay v Mickleover Sports

Darlington v Nantwich Town

Frickley Athletic v Stourbridge

Halesowen Town v Ilkeston FC

Ramsbottom United v Matlock Town

Rushall Olympic v Hyde United

Salford City v Ashton United

Stamford v Skelmersdale United

Sutton Coldfield Town v Blyth Spartans

Workington v Grantham Town