NPL round-up | Saturday 30 November

A goal from Luke Duffy in second-half stoppage time was all that separated the sides, who were on course for a goalless draw at Borough Park before the former Warrington Town winger struck at the death. 

Macclesfield increased their lead at the top of the table to 15 points, after their nearest rivals heading into the weekend, Guiseley, were held at home to Warrington Rylands.

Rylands led by two just past the hour mark, but goals from Jordan Thewlis and Will Longbottom - his 14th of the season - meant that the points were shared as the Lions maintained their unbeaten streak after a run of four successive wins.

Worksop Town moved back up to second in the table following a 2-1 win at home to fellow high-flyers Stockton Town.

A David Brammall double was enough to secure the three points, with Michael Roberts’ late strike proving a mere consolation for the visiting Anchors.

Stockton dropped out of the top five as a result, and so did Hebburn Town after their 2-1 defeat at Ilkeston Town.

Goals from Sam Parker and L’Varn Brandy saw Ian Deakin’s side take a two-goal lead with 15 minutes to go.

Amar Purewal’s 10th of the season set up a nervy finish, but Ilkeston held on to preserve their unbeaten home record and climb to fourth.

Ashton United round out the top five, after they were victorious in a seven-goal thriller at home to Basford United.

Basford led 3-2 with five minutes left, but goals from Trevon Bryan and Tom Denton at the death turned the game on its head as the Robins staged a miraculous fightback to earn maximum points at Hurst Cross. 

Towards the foot of the table, FC United of Manchester won their first home league game of the season, overcoming Mickleover 2-1.

Noah Halford scored one of FC United’s two goals, just days after completing a loan move from Bolton Wanderers.

Blyth Spartans fell to their eighth defeat in the last nine as a Jack Redshaw goal was all that separated themselves and Hyde United, who moved to within a point of the play-offs.

And in a game that saw all four goals come in the second half, Bamber Bridge picked up an important 3-1 home win against Leek Town, who are now winless in their last six games.

Elsewhere in the division, a miraculous comeback preserved a point at Craik Park for Morpeth Town, as they battled from three goals down to draw 3-3 with Matlock Town.

Nic Bollado’s goal in second-half stoppage time completed an unlikely comeback as the Highwaymen held their position in the top 10. 

Finally, Whitby Town handed Lancaster City just their fourth league defeat of the season in convincing fashion as they ran out 3-0 winners on the Yorkshire Coast. 

Goals from Nathan Thomas, Connor Simpson and Layton Watts secured a third win in four for the Seasiders, lifting them into the top half.

Results - Saturday 30 November

• Ashton United 4-3 Basford United
• Bamber Bridge 3-1 Leek Town
• Blyth Spartans 0-1 Hyde United
• FC United of Manchester 2-1 Mickleover
• Guiseley 2-2 Warrington Rylands
• Ilkeston Town 2-1 Hebburn Town
• Morpeth Town 3-3 Matlock Town
• Whitby Town 3-0 Lancaster City
• Workington 0-1 Macclesfield
• Worksop Town 2-1 Stockton Town

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