By Steven Oldham Cover photo: Skelmersdale United
Skelmersdale United are off the mark in the North West Counties Premier Division after a couple of late goals in a 2-0 home victory over FC Isle of Man.
The game looked to be heading to a goalless draw before Josh Green netted the opener on 87 minutes. Tom Ward added the icing on the cake in added time.
After opening their return to the NWC with five straight defeats, it's been a strong Bank Holiday weekend for Matt Potter's side, who also progressed in the FA Vase on Saturday.
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Kendal Town have opened up a six point lead at the top after wrapping up a fourth straight win while beating Burscough 2-0.
The Mintcakes remain unbeaten and James Bailey's rich vein of form in front of goal has been a big contributor to that. He opened the scoring here in first half injury time with his 14th of the season in all competitions - just one month in.
Rob Wilson's penalty ten minutes from time sealed the deal, while the visitors ended the game with ten men following Tom Lawless' straight red card.
Chadderton climbed to second after a 3-1 win at West Didsbury & Chorlton, with Ben Greenidge and Carl Taylor's men now unbeaten in five league matches.
Cory Knight and Connor J Hughes put the visitors in charge, with Ben Hampson pulling one back for the home side on the hour. Josh Hampson netted a third in injury time for the promoted side.
Charnock Richard again proved to be a thorn in Bury's side after picking up a late point in a 2-2 draw at Mossie Park. A crowd of 901 claimed the day's biggest attendance by just 10 spectators from the game at West Didsbury & Chorlton.
Joy for Charnock Richard's Lewis Haydock, who rescued a point late on against Bury (Steven Taylor)
The Shakers looked to be taking all three points despite conceding the first goal to Rustam Stepans on the quarter hour mark. Andy Welsh's side were in front by the break though, via Andy Briggs and an own goal.
The game looked to be heading the visitor's way until Lewis Haydock grabbed an equaliser two minutes from time.
Wythenshawe Town moved back into the top five with a 3-0 win over Lower Breck. Luke Nock opened and closed the scoring, with Matthew Liptrott adding his second of the season in between.
Match action from Colne's victory at Cheadle Town (5 Little Boys Photography)
Barnoldswick Town were too strong for Wythenshawe, with The Sewer Army handing Shane Goldrick's side their second defeat of the season. Brad Carsley, George Chmiel and Matthew Argent-Barnes were on target in a 3-0 win.
Resurgent Glossop North End picked up a third win in as many games with a 3-2 victory at Ramsbottom United, with James Badrock's second of the game giving The Hillmen all three points. Alex Doyle's second half goal settled Colne's 2-1 win over Cheadle Town.
Padiham picked up a first win since the opening day after beating winless Longridge Town 3-1, with Jamie Ramwell on the scoresheet twice. Bottom club Squires Gate also remain winless, and ended the game with ten men after Regan Crossley's red card in a 4-2 reverse at Irlam.
AFC Liverpool beat Prestwich Heys 2-0 with a goal in either half from Kyle Schorah and Tom Croughan. Finally, Pilkington and Litherland REMYCA played out a goalless draw, with both sides remaining well-placed just outside the playoffs.
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