Salford City remains in the FA Cup, but they were forced into a replay by League Two Hartlepool United on Friday night. Hartlepool took an early lead from the penalty spot through Rhys Oates. However, Salford were able to earn a replay at Victoria Park thanks to an equaliser from Stephen O’Halloran. The winners of the tie will play at home to Championship side Derby County.

Unfortunately, Stourbridge’s FA Cup run came to an end on Saturday at home to Eastleigh. Second half goals from James Constable and Josh Payne sent the Conference National side into the third round.

In the league Blyth Spartans moved to the top of the league table following a 2-0 victory away to Marine. Daniel Maguire gave Spartans the lead in the first half, with Michael Richardson sealing the points with 11 minutes to go. They are two points clear of previous leaders Nantwich Town.

Workington took advantage of others sides not playing, as they climbed up into fourth place with a 2-0 success at Buxton. Joseph McGee gave Workington the lead before Gareth Arnison doubled the lead in injury-time.

Ashton United are just a point outside the play-offs after a comfortable victory at home to Sutton Coldfield Town 3-0. Martin Pilkington gave them the lead after just nine minutes, with Matthew Chadwick doubling their advantage early in the second half. Pilkington scored his second and Ashton’s third in stoppage time, as they continue their recent good form.

Ilkeston are also just outside the play-offs following a 3-0 win against bottom of the table Ramsbottom United. They had to wait until the final fifteen minutes for the goals to come, but they were able to earn the points thanks to strikes from Lindokuhle Ndlovu, Michael Williams and Daniel Udoh.

Halesowen Town are in eighth place after being held at home by Hyde United. Lee Neville gave Hyde the lead early in the second half, before Daniel Bragoli levelled with quarter of an hour to go.

Second bottom Stamford picked up only their fourth win in the league this season away to Mickleover Sports. Jake Duffy scored the only goal of the game after 58 minutes.

Barwell picked up a 3-1 victory at Matlock Town. Early goals from Alex Tomkinson and Jamie Towers put Barwell in control, before Liam Needham pulled the hosts back into the game on the stroke of half-time. However, Barwell sealed victory in the second half thanks to a late penalty from Anthony Carney.

Barwell then grabbed another victory on Tuesday night at home to Sutton Coldfield Town 2-0. Owen Story gave Barwell the lead after 29 minutes with Brady Hickey sealing the victory late on.

Rushall Olympic cruised to a 4-0 win at home to Grantham Town on Tuesday. Luke Benbow and Alex Reid both scored two goals.

This weekend Darlington travel to second bottom Stamford, a side who are yet to win at home in the league.  Elsewhere league leaders Blyth Spartans are at home to Barwell.

Fixtures Saturday 12^th December

Blyth Spartans v Barwell

Grantham Town v Halesowen Town

Hyde United v Buxton

Mickleover Sports v Marine

Ramsbottom United v Colwyn Bay

Rushall Olympic v Ilkeston

Salford City v Whitby Town

Stamford v Darlington

Workington v Frickley Athletic