STALYBRIDGE paid the penalty for another spot of bother as they allowed Southport to escape Bower Fold with a goalless draw last night ( Tuesday ).

Bridge, who have conceded four spot-kicks already this term, missed the first they were awarded when Steve Wood shot over in the 19th minute.

And the Tameside club's run of bad luck continued with both impressive new boy Leon Kelly and Matty Woods hitting the woodwork late on, depriving the Celts of victory against former boss Phil Wilson.

The draw keeps Stalybridge rooted at the foot of the Conference, but Leigh are up to 16th after two goals by ex-Manchester United starlet Michael Twiss helped them secure their second successive win, 3-0 over visiting Chester.

Danny Murphy's 69th minute strike sealed Altrincham's 3-2 UniBond Cheshire Senior Cup first-round victory over Northwich. Woodley also pipped Witton 3-2.

Nigel Evans rescued a UniBond Premier Division point for Droylsden with an 81st minute equaliser against Bradford.

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