Shaw Lane Aquaforce missed the chance to go second when they were held to a 1-1 derby draw at Sheffield FC, leading through Gavin Allott`s 15th minute opener until five minutes from time before Jordan Turner popped up with Club`s leveller.
Fifth met fourth at Ashby Avenue and it was hosts Lincoln United who ran out winners against Basford United, courtesy of a last-minute Sean Wright effort. The victory leaves Lincoln four points above sixth-placed Chasetown and five behind Basford.
Rugby Town moved into eighth place, seven points behind Lincoln, after they won 3-1 at The Moat against mid-table Gresley FC.
Kevin Thornton bagged a brace for Valley after seven minutes and then 35 minutes from the penalty spot. A Matt Roome own goal made the points safe for the visitors on 65 minutes, although the Moatmen did manage a 78th minute reply from Ryan King.
Romulus` chances though have probably gone now as they are ten points adrift of the top five following a 2-0 defeat at Christchurch Meadow by Belper Town.
Jonny Williams after 27 minutes and Bradley Wells three minutes before the break, were on target for the Nailers.
Newcastle Town recorded a 2-0 win at the Lyme Valley Stadium against Stocksbridge Park Steels in Tuesday`s other game – Neville Thompson after six minutes and James Garlick on the half-hour mark, the Castle`s men on the mark.
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