FC United stepped up their Evo-Stik Premier promotion challenge with Lee Neville’s 49th-minute strike securing them a 2-1 home win over neighbours Ashton United.

Mike Norton had given the Rebels a third-minute lead, but Chris Amadi quickly equalised.

Northwich remain just three points behind leaders Chester after Ryan Wade’s 77th- minute leveller earned them a 1-1 draw with the visiting Deva Stadium pacesetters, who had led through ex-Altrincham favourite Wes Baynes. Tweet