Tuesday's First North action review

They did that despite being held to a goalless draw in tricky conditions by mid-table Ramsbottom United in a poor game at Trostle Nest.

In an incredibly tight division, Ossett Town moved into fourth place, albeit only a point behind the top two, after they beat bottom-markers Burscough 3-0 at Ingfield.

Danny Frost gave the hosts the boost of an early eighth minute lead that Alex Peterson doubled 12 minutes later. Town had to wait until 17 minutes from the end to add a third from Anthony Mackie.

Ossett moved above Glossop North End on goal difference after the now fifth-placed Hillmen suffered a 2-1 defeat at the Victoria Pleasure Ground against second-bottom Goole AFC.

The Vikings hadn`t won in seven games coming into the game but had a good start when Curtly Martin-Wyatt gave them an early sixth minute lead. Mike Norton equalised in the 22nd minute but Leigh Hutchinson restored the Viking`s lead in the 34th minute – a lead they clung on to and are now level on points with third-bottom Prescot Cables.

Colne were looking to put pressure on the top five as they entertained inconsistent Hyde United.

But it was the Tigers who prevailed, taking an early seventh minute lead through former Southport player-manager Andy Bishop and then adding a second on the half-hour mark from Harry Coates. Matt Beadle reduced the arrears five minutes before the break but the Lancastrians were unable to find a leveller.

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