■ TYLER JAMES struck a hat-trick to help leaders Bury to a 4-0victory at home to Padiham, a win giving them a three point cushion over nearest challengers Lower Breck with two games to go.
More than 3,800 were at Gigg Lane to see the Shakers make the perfect start with Djavan Pedro scoring after just four minutes. James then took centre stage, doubling the lead on 25 minutes before scoring twice more in the second half.
West Didsbury & Chorlton virtually guaranteed their play-off place following an emphatic 6-1win at AFC Liverpool, Billy Matthews another to celebrate a hat...