Vanarama National North Round-up 07/11/2016

Vanarama National North Round-up 07/11/2016

Darlington slipped to their first away league defeat of the season on Saturday at Tamworth. Despite...

Darlington slipped to their first away league defeat of the season on Saturday at Tamworth. Despite taking an early lead through Terry Galbraith, the Quakers lost 2-1.

AFC Fylde were able to take full advantage as they won 5-0 to extend their lead at the top to four points. Danny Rowe scored a hat-trick along with goals from Dan Bradley and Steve Williams. The top two meet at Heritage Park next Saturday.

Chorley are only two points behind Darlington after a 1-0 victory over Nuneaton Town thanks to a Marcus Carver strike just before half-time.

Salford City and Harrogate Town are both close to the top five, but they held each other to a 0-0 draw on Saturday.

Bradford PA made it back-back to wins to move up to third bottom after a 3-2 win at FC United of Manchester. Ben McKenna and Luke Dean put Avenue 2-0 up before Jason Gilchrist reduced the deficit for FC United on the stroke of half-time. Nicky Boshell extended Bradford’s lead and they held on despite George Thomson pulling another back for the hosts.

Boston United moved up to 12th in the table after winning 2-1 at Telford United. Former Quaker Jason St Juste gave Boston the lead, before Josh Wilson levelled midway through the second half for the hosts. However, Gregg Smith scored a stoppage time winner for the Pilgrims.

In the FA Cup, Halifax Town earned a 0-0 draw at National League side Dagenham and Redbridge and they must now replay at the Shay.

Alfreton also earned a place in the second round draw after coming from behind to draw 1-1 at home to League Two Newport County.

Curzon Ashton will fancy their chances of going through after drawing 1-1 at the lowest ranked team still in the competition, Westfields.

Brackley Town let a 2-0 lead slip at League One Gillingham, as they drew 2-2, but will still be delighted to be in the draw on Monday night.

Kidderminster Harriers faced the tough task of a trip to League Two Blackpool on Sunday and they fell to a 2-0 defeat.

Altrincham have also exited the competition after losing 2-1 at National League side Lincoln City.

Stockport County's cup run came to and end, as they lost 4-2 at home to Woking.

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