MATTHEW BIRCHALL scored a hat-trick as Winsford United as they progressed into the FA Vase third round after beating Darwen 6-1.
Elliott Coleman scored a brace for the in-form North West Counties Division One South side and Oliver Pope the other. Atherton LR won 4-1 at Abbey Hey thanks to goals by Ryan Talbot, Joe Bacon, Akim Samms and George Chadwick.
Tyler Prescott’s 93rd-minute goal was enough for Ashton Town to progress into the third round following a 1-0 win over FC Hartlepool. Late goals by Robbie Ellis, Brad Marshall and Zac Allen saw Bourne Town battle back from a goal...