A Reiss McNally own goal and a Robbie Evans strike meant the shares were spoiled between Southport and AFC Telford United at Haig Avenue, meaning Telford go into the final game of the season with their destiny in their own hands being a point above Guiseley in the relegation battle. A point also means Southport mathematically miss out on the playoffs and will play another season in the National League North.

High-flying and unbeaten Mersey Royal defeated Aintree Villa 3-2 at Aintree Golf Centre thanks to three second half goals from Kieran Cartwright and a double from Jamie Eaton.

Goals from Jack Dunn and Lewis Reilly sent Marine on their way to a 2-1 win against Workington to give their slim title-hopes alive and leaves Workington two points behind Warrington Rylands with two matches left to spare.

In a cagey affair, Doug Tharme’s header looked to have put Southport on their way to a first league win since February and stopped their slide down the National League North table, however a Dan Turner last minute penalty grabbed Leamington a point and both sides share the spoils.

A double from Kyle Sambor and further goals from Jack Goodwin and Ian Kearney secured Prescot Cables a 4-2 win at home Trafford, moving 6 points clear of the Northern Premier League West relegation zone.

A hattrick from Elliot Hughes and following goals from Ben Cartwright and a double from substitute Dale Korie-Butler secured St Helens place in the First Division Cup Round Two and a tie against AFC Darwen as they shatter Bacup Borough 6-1 at Ruskin Lane. 

Preston North End were the dominant side in this promotion-battling encounter with Nottingham Forest that served up no goals but some really great chances.

Lower Breck continued their dreadful start to 2022 as Squires Gate left Anfield Sport Centre with all three points to gladly take back to Blackpool as the Breck missed an abundance of chances in what was the story of their match.

A Johnny Foy double and an Adam Hammill screamer cancelled out an early Longridge opener to see Litherland REMYCA grab another vital win in their race for survival.

In a end-to-end encounter, it was Irlam who secured the 3 points from a revitalised Litherland REMYCA as Ethan Cartwright, Jordan Southworth and Millen Brown scoring for the Manchester side.

Two early Macclesfield goals proved to be the difference as they extended their lead at the top of the table to 6 points after beating Litherland REMYCA 2-1 after a hard-fought performance from the REMY.

A wonder strike by Thelo Aasgaard helped Wigan on there way to a 3-2 win against high-flying Championship side Blackburn Rovers in the FA Cup and sent the ‘Latics’ through to the Fourth Round of the competition.