Colne conceded a late goal in a dramatic finish against St Helens at XLCR Stadium as they went down 2-1.

The goal came after the Reds had themselves snatched an 82nd minute equaliser by Mark Threlfall and were pressing in the hope of taking all three points.

Bacup Borough boss Brent Peters rested several key men ahead of tomorrow’s local derby with Barnoldswick – and paid a hefty price as his men were beaten 6-1 by Runcorn Town at West View, while Barlick clicked into gear as they beat bogey side Stone Dominoes 2-1 in Staffordshire.

Spencer Jordan and Aaron Hollindrake were the men on target for the locals in an impressive show on the road. Ramsbottom United claimed a fine victory over AFC Blackpool at The Riverside.

The Rams were a goal down when Marc Beattie put the Seasiders ahead only for Ryan Moore to level.

Beattie grabbed a second and the Rams were still behind with nine minutes to go only for Andrew Dawson and Ian Flannery to strike late goals and claim the win.

Padiham paid the price for not taking their chances as they were beaten 3-0 at The Arbories by Winsford United with two of the three goals coming in the final 10 minutes.

Darwen were crushed 5-0 by Norton United as they suffered a bad day at The Anchor.

There was more woe for Nelson as they were beaten 2-1 by Ashton Town despite a goal from Nasir Hussain.