Championship neighbours Nottingham Forest were Alfreton Town's opponents at the Impact Arena.
Dec Bacon gave the hosts the lead in blistering heat before Brennan Johnson and Karim Ansarifad turned the game on it's head.
Dorking Wanderers found themselves a goal down in the first-half against Alford.
A goal after the break from Elliott Buchanan rescued a draw but not before Wanderers keeper Drew Churchill saved a spot-kick.
A brace from new signing JJ Hooper helped Wrexham on their way to a convincing win over Cefn Druids.
Akil Wright and Devonte Redmond were also on the scoresheet for Bryan Hughes' side.
Lee Clark got his first win as Blyth Spartans boss - overcoming Scottish side Stranraer 3-1.
Second-half goals from Tom Devitt, Dale Pearson and a trialist cancelled out an early goal from the Scots.
Tonbridge Angels overcame Sutton Common Rovers 2-0 - goals from Chinedu McKenzie and Jared Small helped them on their way.