NPL round-up | Bury beat Cleethorpes as Redcar hit four and Stockton escape drop zone

There was no shortage of drama across Tuesday's six games, on a night which saw Redcar Athletic return to the top of the table.

The Steelmen, who had fallen to a surprise defeat at Hyde United over the weekend, responded in emphatic fashion by hitting four without reply at home to Bamber Bridge.

Goals from Oscar Fletcher and Andrei-Vasile Ardelean put Carl Jarrett's side in control before half-time.

The division's top scorer, Adam Boyes, then took his tally for the season to 15 goals with a second-half double to wrap up the win.

Defeat leaves the Brig bottom of the table, six points from safety and still searching for their first win under Paul McKenna.

Cleethorpes Town, who came into the latest midweek games top of the table and boasting the division's tightest defence, fell to a late 1-0 defeat at Bury.

The Owls were reduced to 10 men shortly before half-time after Liam Ravenhill was sent off, but managed to keep the Shakers scoreless for the majority of the night.

Then, in the 90th minute, Rustam Stepans curled home a beauty from outside the area which went in via the underside of the bar.

Anthony Johnson's side have now won back-to-back league games by a 1-0 margin and move into the top seven as a result, while Cleethorpes drop down to third.

Elsewhere, Curzon Ashton moved up to second after making it five wins in a row at home to Ilkeston Town.

Claiming a third straight 1-0 victory, Jimmy Spencer proved to be Curzon's match-winner for the second time in a matter of days, scoring from close range midway through the second half.

Defeat leaves Ilkeston four points from safety heading into Saturday's big game against fellow strugglers FC United of Manchester.

One of Tuesday's most anticipated games saw high-flyers Warrington Rylands and Guiseley play out a 1-1 draw.

Guiseley had lost just once in 16 matches ahead of their trip to Warrington - a run which included Saturday's memorable victory over National League Sutton United in the FA Cup first round proper - and took the lead after 13 minutes through Jordan Thewlis.

But Rylands, who had won three matches in a row ahead of their clash with the Lions, equalised 12 minutes from time as Calum Costello curled an excellent strike into the far corner.

Guiseley end Tuesday night fourth in the table on 33 points, with Rylands a place and three points further adrift.

Picking up a third win in four, Workington defeated Alfreton Town 3-0 in Cumbria.

A fantastic second-half display at the Fibrus Community Stadium saw Dan Hopper, Brennan Dickenson and Luke Hunter all get themselves on the scoresheet for the Reds.

In Tuesday's only other game, Stockton Town brought to an end Quorn's seven-game unbeaten run in the league.

First-half goals from Jake Petitjean and Owen Gallacher helped the Anchors to a 2-1 half-time lead.

Terrell Pennant equalised for the Methodists midway through the second half, but the fifth and final goal of the night went Stockton's way eight minutes from time as captain Adam Nicholson fired home at the back post.

Victory in Leicestershire was enough for Michael Dunwell's men to climb out of the relegation zone, with Leek Town falling into the bottom four in their place.

There will be a further NPL Premier Division game to come on Wednesday night as Avro host Whitby Town.

Results - Tuesday 10 November

• Bury 1-0 Cleethorpes Town
• Curzon Ashton 1-0 Ilkeston Town
• Quorn 2-3 Stockton Town
• Redcar Athletic 4-0 Bamber Bridge
• Warrington Rylands 1-1 Guiseley
• Workington 3-0 Alfreton Town

Fixtures - Wednesday 11 November

• Avro vs Whitby Town

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