RADCLIFFE B 0 LANCASTER C 3

CITY maintained their position atop the North table with this convincing victory at Borough.

The leaders made a strong start but were made to be patient for their breakthrough, with the opening goal not coming until the stroke of half time.

But it was worth the wait as Hannu Tam ran through on goal before lobbing the keeper.

And it was quickly two after the restart as the same man rounded Kyle Haslam to score.

Radcliffe were awarded a lifeline when they earned a penalty, but Mike Hale saved from Jack Hindle.

And Jordan Connerton paid him pay when he latched on to Billy Akrigg’s through ball to score City’s third.