Ilkeston and Rylands slip up as play-off races takes another twist | NPL round-up | Tuesday 11 February
Ilkeston Town missed the chance to climb into the Northern Premier League play-off places on Tuesday night after falling to a 3-1 defeat at Hyde United.
The Robins came into their latest midweek outing one point behind fifth-placed Stockton Town, having played two games fewer.
But despite taking the lead through Sam Parker inside the opening quarter, three goals in the space of 17 second-half minutes condemned Ian Deakin's side to defeat - their sixth in eight league games on the road.
In contrast, Hyde ended their nine-game winless run in the league, climbing into the top half as a result.
Elsewhere, it proved to be unlucky 13 for Warrington Rylands as their unbeaten run came to an end at Gainsborough Trinity.
The Blues had gone 12 games without defeat, and although they, too, took an early lead on their travels, Gainsborough mounted a fine comeback to deny Neil Reynolds' side the opportunity to make up ground on the top five.
Dec Howe was on target again for the hosts - his fourth goal in five matches - as they moved four points clear of the relegation zone.
Another side who put more breathing space between themselves and the drop zone were Workington, thanks to a comeback victory of their own at Bamber Bridge.
The Brig took the lead 11 minutes after half-time through Will Russ, but a fine response from the Reds culminated in Steven Rigg scoring his 19th goal of the season to make it 1-1, before substitute Ruben Grewal converted from close range to snatch all three points for his side in the final minutes.
The only other game on Tuesday night saw Lancaster City return to winning ways at home to Prescot Cables.
Lewis Mansell struck five minutes from time for the Dolly Blues as they picked up their first league win at home since a 4-3 triumph over Ilkeston back in November.
Results - Tuesday 11 February
- Bamber Bridge 1-2 Workington
- Gainsborough Trinity 3-1 Warrington Rylands
- Hyde United 3-1 Ilkeston Town
- Lancaster City 1-0 Prescot Cables
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