Squires Gate 0 Ramsbottom Utd 1

RAMSBOTTOM extended their unbeaten run to five games in a game of few chances.

Both sides found the blustery conditions on the coast difficult to deal with and a draw seemed to be on the cards.

But Derek Egan's side hit Squires Gate with a sucker punch in injury time.

Ewan Purcell's incisive through ball sent Matt Edgington clear with only Bamber to beat, and the youngster made no mistake by calmly lofting the ball into the back of the net.

PADIHAM progressed into the next round of the FA Vase thanks to a 2-1 replay win over Poulton Victoria FC at the Arbories last night.

Dave Cringle gave the Birkenhead side the lead direct from a free kick after 14 minutes.

Neil Almond equalised just before half-time and, in an explosive end to the game, Daniel Stubberfield scored the winner from the penalty spot after Steve Nolan's second yellow card incensed the visitors and led to a wild challenge by Gary Rey.

DARWEN drew 1-1 at home to Norton United after Mullen gave them the lead on 45 minutes.