Lewis Short opened the scoring in the 11th minute, before Anthony Malbon equalised in the 41st, but it was short lived as Marc Grocott regained the lead just before half-time. Darren Chadwick then made it 3-1, before a penalty from Lee Williamson threatened a comeback.
Carlton Town pushed back into the play-offs following a 1-1 draw against Sutton Coldfield Town, as Frickley Athletic fell short to Belper Town with a scoreline of 2-1.
Elsewhere in the play-offs, Stamford remain second following an impressive 4-2 win away to Ilkeston, with the highest attendance of any game in the S/East Division with 552. The home side took the lead through Daniel Mullarkey in the 15th minute, but Stamford went into the break 2-1 up with an own goal from Kieran Fenton and a goal from Tom Siddons. Jamie Walker then equalised from the penalty spot, but two more from Stamford through James Hicks and Harry Vince saw a convincing win.
Cleethorpes Town displayed a dominant performance against Lincoln United, with a 3-0 win. Goals from Paul Walker, Oli Donald and Curis Bateson.
Chasetown have opened up a five point gap to the relegation spot thanks to a single goal from Ryan Wynter, claiming a 1-0 victory over Market Drayton Town.
At the foot of the table, Wisbech Town lost 1-0 to Worksop Town thanks to a goal from Craig Mitchell, while Newcastle Town in 18th drew 1-1 away to Glossop North End.
The world’s first drew 1-1 with Stocksbridge Park Steels, who sit three points outside the play-offs, while Jack Smith helped Spalding United to a 1-0 win over Loughborough Dynamo.
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