Round-Up: Vanarama National League North

Kevin Wilkin`s Saints had won their previous five matches as they made the journey north to take on Chorley at Victory Park.

In contrast, the Magpies had made an indifferent start to the season, but managed to hold the visitors to a goalless draw.

Harrogate recorded a rare win against Tamworth, who have become something of a bogey side to Simon Weaver`s side.

Simon Ainge proved to be Town`s hero with a hat-trick.

Ainge’s first came just 2 minutes in when he was left unmarked to head in George Thomson’s cross.

Defender-turned-striker Ainge added a second with his head after 63 minutes from Joe Leesley’s cross.

And on 73 minutes, he completed his hat-trick from the penalty spot.

Two of the teams relegated from the National League at the end of last season, Southport and York City, met at the Merseyrail Community Stadium and shared a 1-1 draw.

The hosts had taken an early second half lead, courtesy of a Gary Roberts goal but, after home striker Jack Sampson was sent-off following an aerial clash with Hamza Bencherif, Sean Newton equalised on 82 minutes.

Southport remain unbeaten.

Newly-promoted Spennymoor Town have lost just once to date, and came up against fancied Salford City at the Brewery Field.

The Ammies had also lost one game coming into this one, but suffered a massive blow 7 minutes before half-time when they had Liam Hogan red-carded for an alleged dangerous tackle.

The ten-men fell behind after 72 minutes when Andrew Johnson diverted a shot into the roof of the net past Max Crocombe.

But with 8 minutes remaining, Ibou Touray`s cross caused problems in the home box and the ball ended up in the bottom corner via Moors` Shane Henry.

Salford`s neighbours FC United of Manchester began the day bottom of the table and without a win, but managed to achieve that at Broadhurst Park against nine-man Boston United.

Nathan Lowe gave the Reds an early 8th minute lead from the spot that Connor McCarthy doubled 8 minutes before the break.

Gregg Smith received his second red card of the season already - just 46 minutes after returning from a three-game suspension - for a wild lunge on Scott Kay.

Then after 58 minutes, Brad McGowan, who had conceded the penalty, saw his afternoon end in more misery after he was adjudged to be the last man as he brought Jason Gilchrist down on the edge of the area.

But the nine-men scored the only second half goal – a minute from time through Adam Chapman.

Kidderminster Harriers came from behind to beat Alfreton Town 2-1 at Aggborough.

After a bright start by Harriers, it was Alfreton who took the lead through Tom Allan after 17 minutes.

But Harriers were better after the break and goals from Joe Ironside on the hour-mark and then Elton Ngwatala just 2 minutes later sealed the points for John Eustace`s side.

Nuneaton Town enjoyed a comprehensive 4-0 victory over Warwickshire neighbours Leamington at the LDJ Solicitors Stadium to record their second win of the season and condemn the newcomers to bottom spot.

Boro took the lead on 9 minutes through Jordan Nicholson.

And the home side managed to double their advantage on 20 minutes, courtesy of a fine strike from Alex Henshall.

Boro further extended their lead on the half-hour mark as Nicholson guided the ball beyond the advancing ‘keeper to make it 3-0.

As the visitors looked to make a bright start to the second period, the wind was knocked out of their sails when Jamie Hood was dismissed for violent conduct for an incident as the ball went out of play.

Boro added a fourth when Brady Hickey fired home from 25 yards into the top corner.

AFC Telford United suffered a disappointing 4-1 home hammering by Bradford Park Avenue.

Former Bucks captain Luca Havern scored the opener for Avenue after 12 minutes.

Oli Johnson then bagged a brace in the 34th and 78th minutes, sandwiched by a 41st minute Adam Nowakowski effort.

Marcus Dinanga's header 20 minutes from time proved to be a mere consolation for the hosts, who are still looking for their first home win of the season.

New boys Blyth Spartans enjoyed a third success since winning promotion.

Spartans won 3-0 at the Tameside Stadium against a Curzon Ashton side for whom this was a third defeat.

It wasn`t until the 66th minute that the visitors managed to break the deadlock when Jarrett Rivers chipped the ball into the area where Matt Regan diverted a header into his own net.

And they killed the Nash off with two goals in the final 8 minutes, Robbie Dale`s cross being converted by Daniel Maguire and then Dale was brought down in the box and Sean Reid duly converted the penalty.

Blyth`s north-east rivals Darlington FC had to be content with a point from a 1-1 draw at relegated North Ferriby United, who got off the mark last week.

The Quakers got off to a good start when they took the lead after just 9 minutes.

A fine through ball by Phil Turnbull played in Josh Gillies who cut in on his right foot and rifled into the far corner.

But the Villagers pulled back on level terms 6 minutes into the second half.

A mix-up at the back saw Curtis Bateson have an effort on goal from 20 yards which flew into the bottom corner.

A crowd of just over 3000 saw Stockport County record their third win of the season to date at Edgeley Park against a Gainsborough Trinity side for whom this was a fifth loss.

The only goal of the game came 9 minutes into the second half when County's leading scorer Jason Oswell made the breakthrough, heading in off the far post, following Ben McKenna's cross.

Tom Walker came close to marking his debut with a goal for the hosts, but his effort struck the post.