Guiseley extended their unbeaten run to 16 following a fourth straight win, during what was another pulsating weekend of action in the Northern Premier League.
Gabriel Johnson’s goal on the stroke of half-time was all that separated themselves and Basford United, who slipped to an eighth defeat in nine.
Guiseley are now one game away from equalling the league best’s unbeaten streak this season, held by leaders Macclesfield.
The Silken blew away Gainsborough Trinity this weekend, winning 4-0 at the Kal Group Stadium.
A brace from Danny Elliott saw him move onto 21 league goals for the season. Luke Duffy and D’Mani Mellor also got in on the act, helping Robbie Savage's side to a second straight win.
Photo credit: Macclesfield
Elliott was joined on 21 goals by Tom Cursons, who also scored twice in Ilkeston Town’s 4-2 win over Morpeth Town.
Ian Deakin’s Robins led 2-0 at half-time, but quickfire goals from Jerome Greaves and Nic Bollado had the Highwaymen level with 15 minutes left.
Ilkeston were able to push on in the latter stages as two goals in the final 10 minutes saw them return to winning ways after defeat to Leek Town two weeks ago.
Ilkeston were able to cut the gap between themselves and the top three, after Worksop Town dropped points away at Prescot Cables.
Two goals inside the first 10 minutes of the second half for Worksop turned the game on its head after Michael Carberry had the hosts in front at half-time.
Jack Goodwin’s equaliser just past the hour mark earned a point for Cables, who have now gone 10 games without a win.
Ashton United continued their league-best form in style, scoring five without reply against Whitby Town.
A Louie White brace was the highlight, helping the Robins secure a fifth win in six games - scoring at least four in three of those victories.
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Towards the foot of the table, Blyth Spartans’ winless run extended to 15 games after they fell to a 2-1 defeat away at FC United of Manchester.
FC United continue to go from strength to strength under Mark Beesley, this latest win lifting them into the top 10 of the division.
Leek Town moved further clear of the league’s bottom four with their fourth win in five, defeating Lancaster City 2-1.
Alex Hurst netted twice in the first half to secure the three points, as Josh Brehaut’s side moved five points clear of Prescot in 19th.
Elsewhere, Mickleover were unable to make it two back-to-back wins after they fell to a 2-1 defeat at home to Warrington Rylands.
Two first-half goals from Neil Reynolds’ side extended their current unbeaten run to eight games.
Bamber Bridge avoided falling into the relegation zone as they picked up a point at play-off hopefuls Stockton Town.
Will Russ scored twice for the Brig as they halted a three-match losing run. Dropped points for Stockton mean they sit five points adrift of the play-offs.
Workington also picked up their first win since late November as they triumphed in a six-goal thriller over Matlock Town.
The Reds scored twice in either half to deny Matlock a sixth win in eight matches.
The other game of the weekend, which saw Hebburn Town host Hyde United, was postponed due to a frozen pitch.
Results - Saturday 18 January
Ashton United 5-0 Whitby Town
FC United of Manchester 2-1 Blyth Spartans
Gainsborough Trinity 0-4 Macclesfield
Guiseley 1-0 Basford United
Hebburn Town P-P Hyde United
Ilkeston Town 4-2 Morpeth Town
Leek Town 2-1 Lancaster City
Mickleover 1-2 Warrington Rylands
Prescot Cables 2-2 Worksop Town
Stockton Town 2-2 Bamber Bridge
Workington 4-2 Matlock Town
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