Runners-up Robins roar into final

The rocking Robins were honoured at Hurst Cross on Tuesday night before securing a 2-1 win over Farsley Celtic to book their berth in Saturday's showdown against Grantham Town, 3-0 winners on the night at Warrington Town in the Premier Division's second semi-final.

Northern Premier League representative Paul Hatt is pictured, left, presenting Robins keeper Dave Carnell and skipper Mark Lees with their silverware with Ashton United's proud chairman Terry Hollis looking on before Jody Banim's side beat Celtic with goals either side of the break from Liam Tomsett and Aaron Chalmers, Nathan Turner replying.

Third heading in to the last day of the NPL's 50th anniversary 2017-18 season on Saturday, the Robins overtook Warrington Town to snatch second spot with a 2-1 victory at Workington's Borough Park.

Bamber Bridge will host Prescot Cables in Saturday's EVO-STIK League North promotion play-off final after their 2-1 win over Tadcaster Albion at the Sir Tom Finney Stadium and a 3-0 home victory over Trafford for Cables at Volair Park.

In EVO-STIK League South, Bedworth United are looking forward to hosting Stamford after a 2-1 win over Chasetown at The Oval, the Daniels booking their berth by breaking the hearts of Frickley Athletic's fans with a 2-1 away victory at the Big Fellas Stadium.

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