Northwich Victoria 5 Mossley AFC 1

NORTHWICH Vics moved clear at the top of the Evo-Stik Northern Premier League First Division North with victory over Mossley last night.

Vics raced into a three-goal lead after half an hour thanks to goals from Ryan Astles, Gary Burnett and Abou Sanogo.

Dave Short replied for the visitors after the break, but Josh Amis re-established Vics’ lead five minutes later and Richie Bennett made it five late on.

Jim Gannon’s side visit Prescot Cables on Saturday, kick off 3pm.