AFC Darwen can now concentrate their efforts on climbing the table after crashing out of the League Challenge Cup.
Kenny Langford’s side were ultimately undone by goals in the opening and closing stages of the second round clash.
Paul Rutter gave Norton a fifth minute lead before Richard Smith added a second seven minutes from time.
n Bacup, Barnoldswick Town, Ramsbottom United and Nelson all had their matches postponed.
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