NPL PREMIER
BASFORD UNITED 1 ASHTON UNITED 2
By Marc Williams

TWO goals either side of the break saw Ashton United head back to Greater Manchester with maximum points, despite Jack Thomas’ strike making for a nervous ending.
Nathan Lowe’s wonder goal after 23 minutes was added to by Jason Gilchrist just after the hour mark as the Robins moved into play-off contention.
Jordan Hallam had the game’s first chance after just four minutes when some neat football put him through, but a fantastic block by Luke Burke denied the striker.
Youngster Tyler Dacres then had ...