County lead way in the FA Trophy

A PLACE in the FA Trophy first round and £5,000 was on offer for the region’s National League North sides.

At Edgeley Park, Stockport County hoped to take advantage of a Chorley side that had conceded seven against Doncaster Rovers in midweek. County took the lead through Ash Palmer before Jamie Stott and Adam Thomas added two in quick succession to seal a 3-0 victory.

Altrincham continued their scoring form against league leaders Bradford Park Avenue at Moss Lane.

John Johnston converted an early penalty before Jordan Hulme got on the scoresheet just a day after his 28 th birthday. Josh Hancock grabbed the third and substitute Kallum Mantack made it 4-0 late on.

Ashton United were pummelled 5-0 by Boston United at Hurst Cross. Max Wright and Nicky Walker both grabbed braces and Gavin Allot wrapped up proceedings early in the second half to send Ashton out.

Curzon Ashton lost 2-1 at Basford United, who went ahead through Liam Hearn’s early penalty. Jack Thomas made it 2-0 midway through the second half. Ryan Brooke’s goal then was not enough as John Flanagan’s side crashed out to lower league opposition.

At Edgar Street, FC United led Hereford at half time thanks to Jack Banister. However, rapid-fire goals from Jordan CullinaneLiburd and Tommy O’Sullivan gave the home side the lead. Mike Symons completed a 3-1 victory for the Whites.

After the game, Rebels manager Neil Reynolds said the second half was ‘nowhere near acceptable’.