29 Toolstation NCEL sides were involved in FA Carlsberg Vase action on Saturday with ten booking their places in the First Round Proper whilst two will be involved in replays this midweek.

Heanor Town were the round's biggest winners as they beat visitors Aylestone Park, 8-2, with Kieran de Brouwer and Courey Grantham grabbing a hat-trick each.

Athersley Recreation were also comfortable home victors, defeating Northwich Flixton Villa, 5-0, after they had rushed into a three goal lead in the opening thirteen minutes and Joe Thornton then added the final two to make sure of the win.

Other home winners were Eccleshill United who beat Bishop Auckland, 3-1, Lincoln Moorlands Railway who overcame Heather St Johns, 3-2, Liversedge who defeated Colne, 2-1, Staveley Miners Welfare who were 3-2 victors over Ashton Athletic and Worksop Parramore who beat fellow NCEL side Hemworth Miners Welfare, 4-0.

Nathan Emson struck twice in Cleethorpes Town's 2-0 win at league rivals Basford United in their first ever FA Vase match whilst Thackley were 5-1 victors at Darlington Railway Athletic and Jay Rollins struck a hat-trick for Armthorpe Welfare in their 4-1 win at Glasshoughton Welfare.

Long Eaton United and Parkgate have a second chance in midweek after they were both held at home.

Long Eaton travel to Ellistown & Ibstock United after their goalless draw whilst Parkgate go to Bacup & Rossendale Borough following a thrilling match that ended 4-4 after extra time.

Other NCEL sides that bowed out at the Second Qualifying Round stage were Albion Sports, Barton Town Old Boys, Clipstone, Dinnington Town, Grimsby Borough, Knaresborough Town, Louth Town, Pickering Town, Pontefract Collieries, Rossington Main, Shirebrook Town, Teversal, Winterton Rangers and Worsbrough Bridge Athletic.

Retford United have moved to the top of the Premier Division after their 1-1 draw at Tadcaster Albion, a result that sees the home side climb up into second.

Lee Holmes had put Retford ahead on eleven minutes before Carl Stewart levelled for the Brewers on the half-hour mark.

Two goals from Ernest Boafo helped Brighouse Town to a 3-2 victory at Garforth Town to move his side up into fifth spot.

And, a hat-trick from Brian Cusworth and a brace from Rob Branagan saw Maltby Main win 5-1 at bottom side Nostell Miners Welfare.

Luke Danville's winner seven minutes from time means Shaw Lane Aquaforce are back at the Division One summit after they beat visitors Yorkshire Amateur, 2-1.

Bottesford Town and AFC Emley are up into the top four after victories at the weekend.

Chris MacDonald and Danny Boulton struck in the final three minutes to snatch Bottesford a 3-1 home win over Hallam whilst Emley won 4-0 at Appleby Frodingham.

And, Dronfield Town are out of the bottom two as Callum Mawbey netted twice in a 3-2 victory at Hall Road Rangers.