Non-League

Title-chasing  Chorley strode seven points clear of closest challengers Stockport County at the top of the National League North.

Jamie Vermiglio says his Chorley men are in a confident mood as they aim to stretch their lead at the top of the National League North table and pile the pressure on ‘favourites’ Stockport County.

Bamber Bridge’s efforts to climb away from relegation trouble will be put to the test tomorrow when they host league leaders Farsley Celtic.

Lancaster City manager Mark Fell is looking for his side to send a message to the rest of the NPL Premier Division that they can be a force to be reckoned with next season.

Chorley boss Jamie Vermiglio now believes it is a two-horse race for the National League North title between the Magpies and Stockport County.

Bamber Bridge were left in the unusual position of being without a game last Saturday because of a decision made in the High Court.

Boston United 0 Chorley 2

Chorley forged four points clear at the top of National North with a fully committed performance in very testing conditions.

Bamber Bridge's NPL Premier Division relegation clash at North Ferriby United has been called off after the East Yorkshire side was wound up

It is no surprise that Chorley are at their best when striker Josh Wilson is on the pitch – that is the view of boss Jamie Vermiglio.

Chorley boss Jamie Vermiglio says his side are back playing with the intensity which has seen them lead the promotion chase from the front all season.

Bamber Bridge boss Mick Taylor admits results are all that matter at this stage of the season as his team look to ensure NPL Premier 
Division survival.

Jamie Vermiglio admitted there has been fresh interest in some of his Chorley players but he says they are all committed to the club’s promotion quest.

Darlington 1 Chorley 1

Goal-poacher supreme Josh Wilson salvaged a draw for Chorley in added time.

Bamber Bridge are still looking over their shoulders after suffering a 2-1 defeat at Gainsborough Trinity in the NPL Premier Division.

Chorley skipper Andrew Teague was pleased to see recent ‘negativity’ at Victory Park erased in the win over Nuneaton in midweek.