RICHIE Peacock was again left cursing as Stalybridge battled for a precious Nationwide Conference point from a goalless draw at Chester.

The Bridge striker hit the woodwork but, at least, the point hoists Bridge out of the bottom two.

Leigh's fifth successive defeat, 2-1 at Nuneaton, saw them sink to the foot of the table, while two goals by Tony Sullivan helped Southport thrash Northwich 5-1.

Rossendale marched to the top of the UniBond first division with a 2-0 win at Workington. Jerome Fitzgerald and Craig Sargeson scored.

Eamonn Elliott struck twice in Radcliffe's 3-2 victory over Gretna, while goals by Matt Wright, Mark Weston and Bobby Jones saw Trafford home 3-1 against Chorley.

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