Prescot Cables moved to the summit after inflicting a second defeat on Clitheroe – and on their own patch too.
Rob Doran gave Cables a 10th minute lead that was cancelled out by Bradley Carroll`s 53rd minute penalty. But Joe Nicholson won it for the visitors with eight minutes remaining.
Bamber Bridge are now second after winning 3-0 at the Victoria Pleasure Grounds against managerless Goole AFC.
Regan Linney gave Brig a 12th minute lead that Stuart Vasey doubled three minutes after the break. Michael Potts ensured the points went to the away side with a third 12 minutes from time.
Kendal Town and relegated Ramsbottom United both earned second wins of the season to date.
The Mintcakes beat Scarborough Athletic 2-1 at Parkside with goals from Oliver Wood in the 73rd minute and Matt Dudley a minute from time after Scott Brown had equalised five minutes earlier.
Rammy edged out Droylsden by the odd goal in five at the Harry Williams Riverside Stadium.
The in-form Steve Lewis gave the Bloods a 13th minute lead that Louis Mayers cancelled out 11 minutes before the break.
Former Salford City star Gareth Seddon reminded people he`s still around when he gave Rammy a 72nd minute lead and Alex Meaney made it 3-1 with five minutes remaining, although a second for Lewis in stoppage time made it a nervy last few seconds.
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