WITTON Albion continue to progress in the FA Cup.
They got the better of Nelson 1-0 at home on Saturday afternoon in the preliminary round.
Freddy Garbutt headed home the winner in the first half.
Albion will progress to the first qualifying round on Saturday, September 5.
They return to Northern Premier League West action on Tuesday when they host Kidsgrove Athletic, kick-off 7.45pm.
1874 Northwich paid the price for a below-par second half in their A Cup tie against Horbury Town at Townfield.
They were leading 1-0 after 19 minutes courtesy of Evra Yao.
But the Wakefield side, who have made an unbeaten start to the Northern Counties East Premier Division season, levelled matters through James Travis (51mins) to force a replay in West Yorkshire on Tuesday.
This means 1874’s scheduled league clash with Bootle on Wednesday will have to be rearranged.
Meanwhile, Winsford United defeated Brocton 5-1 for the fourth win from five outings in the Midland League Premier Division.
They led 3-0 at the break and would have added three more if a late penalty hadn’t been saved.
A wicked ball into the box from deep by Jordan Johnson allowed captain Ste Jenyons to leap high and head home the opener after 14 minutes.
Then Ewan McGeady cut inside from the right flank before letting fly with a shot into the bottom corner for 2-0 with 20 minutes played.
Adam O'Mara steered the ball home to conclude the first-half scoring, with Henry Briscoe rolling the ball home for the fourth in the 63rd minute.
Brocton reduced the gap with a headed goal and then were reduced to 10 men when Marsh was sent off.
Substitutes combined when Regan Hughes put a perfect ball into the box for Myka Skervin to conclude the scoring.
As a result, Blues return to the top of the table three points clear of three sides who all have two games in hand.
They will be back in action on Saturday away to Wolverhampton City.
Barnton picked up a point on the road in North West Counties Football League First Division South.
They drew 1-1 at Bilston Town, where Charley Jarrald (15mins) put them ahead but Nathan Guest levelled two minutes later.
The Villagers, 14th on the table, entertain Wednesfield Community on Saturday.
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