The FA Trophy fairytale continues as Spennymoor Town once again upset the odds with a penalty shoot-out victory over Rochdale to book a Wembley appearance against Aldershot Town next month.
Gritty Wealdstone capped a perfect week in their bid to avoid the drop with a come-from-behind victory over National League promotion-chasing Forest Green Rovers at Grosvenor Vale.
Wealdstone defeated Boston United 1-0 in a bottom of the National League six-pointer as Farsley Celtic’s relegation to the Northern Premier League has been confirmed.
For North Ferriby United – representing a small village on the bank of the Humber Estuary – it had been a brave effort at the end of an epic run that had taken them all the way to Wembley’s big stage.
James Gale’s stoppage-time winner against Sutton United fired revitalised Boston United out of the National League relegation zone – and the drama left boss Graham Coughlan an emotional wreck!
This Saturday marks the annual Non-League Day across the country, and if you’re based in the North East, here’s a rundown of the local fixtures you won’t want to miss!
Not content with carving out a 500-game professional career as a top-class defender, Mark Ellis is now revelling in a new role – as Chorley’s top goalscorer!