Chorley and Northwich Victoria shared a goalless draw in the battle of two promotion hopefuls.

Striker Steve Foster was withdrawn at half-time in the clash in front of 805 supporters.

The Magpies remain top on goal difference from the Vics who are in second spot but have played a game fewer.

Chorley: Saunders, Brown, Maden (Russell 59), Teague, Walker, Roscoe, Steve Flitcroft, Whitham, Ince, Whaley (McEvilly 87), Foster (Williams 46).

Subs not used Fairhurst, Cunliffe.

Northwich: Hinchliffe, Moyo, Kearney, Collins, Sumner, Riley, Armstrong, Roddy (Abbott 74), Wade, Clarke (Tony Evans 74), Woolfe (Ennis 59).

Subs not used Raphale Evans, Fitzpatrick.