There was one league game this week, between two sides who had been given byes in the FA Trophy, as Scarborough Athletic hosted Farsley. The Seagulls were 2-0 up at the break after goals from James Beadle and Ryan Blott.

Farsley came back into the game when Marcus Edwards pulled a goal back, but Gary Bradshaw scored just five minutes later to seal the win for Scarborough 3-1. The victory takes Scarborough up to fourth in the league table.

League leaders Salford City were surprisingly knocked out of the FA Trophy at home to Prescot Cables. Despite Salford taking the lead through Ashley Dunn, Antony Shinks and Mason Ryan turned the game around for Cables, whose victory 2-1 sees them progress.

Droylsden were also knocked out away to Clitheroe. Clitheroe had taken an early 2-0 lead thanks to goals from Sam Dickinson and Sefton Gonzales. Ciaran Kilheeney appeared to have sent the game to a replay after scoring two penalties for the Bloods, however David Lynch scored two minutes from time to win the game for Clitheroe, 3-2.

Northwhich Victoria came from behind to win their tie with Kendal Town, 2-1. Craig Carney gave Kendal the lead before Godwin Abadaki levelled just before half time. Northwich snatched a late winner two minutes from time thanks to Chris Smalley.

Warrington Town crashed out of the trophy at the first stage at home to in-form Mossley. Mossley took an early two goal lead when Andrew Keogh and Michael Fish both scored in the opening quarter of an hour. Steve Foster pulled a goal back late on for Warrington, however they couldn’t get the equaliser as they lost 2-1.

Lancaster City and Bamber Bridge drew at the weekend and are still to play their replay as it was postponed due to safety reasons. Tom Kilfin scored early for Lancaster and it appeared to be the winner. Andrew Bell had over ideas though as he scored in stoppage time for Bamber to force the replay.

Brighouse Town lost at home to Ossett Town, 1-0 Dave Merris scoring the solitary goal 17 minutes from full time.

Burscough lost at home to Evo-Stik South side Goole AFC, Ben Turner scoring the only goal in the first half for Goole.

Ossett Albion took the lead at New Mills thanks to Darol Lucas, however the hosts would come from behind to progress. Ross Needham and Aaron Chalmers scored the goals for New Mills as they won the tie 2-1.

Padiham needed a replay against Brigg Town, but they were able to progress. After the first game finished 0-0, Padiham won the return game 4-2 with veteran Brett Ormerod scoring a hat-trick.

On Saturday we host Burscough at Heritage Park, as we look to hold onto top spot in the league table. Salford have two league games this week, at home to Mossley and away to Ossett Albion. It is a huge weekend for the sides left in the FA Cup, as it the final qualifying round. Spennymoor host Telford United and Warrington Town play North Ferriby United.

Fixtures 25/10/2014

Bamber Bridge v Kendal Town

Brighouse Town v Clitheroe

Darlington v Burscough

Harrogate RA v Droylsden

Lancaster City v Radcliffe Borough

New Mills v Scarborough Athletic

Northwich Victoria v Ossett Albion

Padiham v Farsley

Prescot Cables v Ossett Town

Salford City v Mossley