CHORLEY pulled further clear at the National League North summit with a resounding 4-1 home victory over Altrincham.

There were just seven fixtures in the division due to some teams' FA Trophy involvement, with York City's scheduled encounter with Hereford at Bootham Crescent among those rearranged.

Leaders Chorley claimed yet another three points thanks to Alex Newby's brace with Josh Wilson and Courtney Meppen-Walter also on target, with all the hosts' goals coming after the break.

The Robins had earlier taken a 23rd-minute lead through Max Harrop.

Second-placed Bradford (Park Avenue) lost ground on the leaders as they were beaten 3-2 at home by FC United of Manchester.

Oli Johnson put Park Avenue ahead but the visitors roared back in the second half, surging 3-1 ahead thanks to Chris Sharp, Jack Bannister and Kurt Willoughby before Lewis Knight replied for the home side.

Fifth-place Chester were frustrated as they were held to a 1-1 home draw by Guiseley.

Kayode Odejayi put the visiting Lions in front in the 19th minute before Anthony Dudley squared things up after the break.

Kidderminster Harriers suffered a 2-1 home reverse against Boston United, while Southport hammered Leamington 5-1 at Haig Avenue.

Brad Bauress and Dion Charles both notched doubles as Port recovered superbly in the second half after falling a goal behind.

Another team to launch a stirring comeback were Curzon Ashton, who trailed at Nuneaton Town within four minutes but claimed a 4-2 victory thanks to goals from Oliver Crankshaw, Lewis Reilly, Jonathan Hunt and Luke Wall.

Finally, Alfreton Town drew 0-0 at home to Darlington.