ROCK-bottom Northwich's slide towards relegation from Blue Square Premier continued with a crushing 4-1 defeat at Woking.

And similarly stricken Leigh remain anchored at the foot of UniBond premier following a 2-1 home loss to Worksop.

Ashton United fell further behind FC United in the race for promotion as they tumbled 2-1 at Ilkeston, while, in division one north, bottom-of- the-table Salford are still 14 points short of safety despite holding visiting promotion hopefuls Ossett 1-1.

Trafford were impressive 3-1 winners at Newcastle Blue Star, but Curzon Ashton, Woodley, Radcliffe and Mossley all lost, with the Lilywhites coming a real cropper 6-1 at Colwyn Bay.