The Toolstation NCEL's final representative in the FA Cup with Budweiser bowed out of the competition but Brighouse Town left it with their heads held high with an excellent performance at Skrill North side Stockport County.

Only a long range shot from Kyle Jacobs in the 66th minute separated the sides in what was a close encounter which Brighouse could have won if they had taken their chances in front of a crowd of 1,704 at Edgeley Park.

Tadcaster Albion are the new leaders of the Premier Division, replacing Thackley who were beaten 2-1 at home by Bridlington Town.

Tom Fleming and Joel Sutton got the goals for Bridlington in the first half before Matthew Mathers threatened a comeback when he pulled one back for Thackley on 80 minutes.

Tadcaster, meanwhile, beat visitors Long Eaton United, 4-1, Carl Stewart with a brace before Josh Barrett and Nick Thompson put the game beyond doubt and then Shaun Rickford added a late consolation for their Derbyshire opponents.

Two goals each from Reece Thompson and Craig Fisher helped Retford United to a 5-1 home victory over Albion Sports, despite going behind in the opening minute through a Karl Hall strike, and the Badgers also go above Thackley into second.

Just three points separate the top five sides as Athersley Recreation also won, 2-0 at Winterton Rangers with Daniel Joynes and Joe Thornton finding the net, to remain a point ahead of Bridlington who are fifth.

The battle of the bottom two sides saw Nostell Miners Welfare pick up their first points of the season, winning 2-1 at Lincoln Moorlands Railway, Adam Hayton and Matthew Johnson with their second half goals after Kevin Lusamba had given Railway a lead by the interval.

Two goals from Billy Grogan in the opening half-hour were the catalyst for Liversedge's 4-0 victory at Pickering Town whilst Barton Town Old Boys were 6-2 winners at Parkgate.

There were 2-0 home wins for Armthorpe Welfare and Worksop Parramore against Staveley Miners Welfare and Basford United, respectively, and Glasshoughton Welfare picked up three points on their travels, beating Heanor Town, 3-1.

Shaw Lane Aquaforce's lead at the top of Division One is now five points after Mark Whitehouse's 48th minute strike secured a single-goal victory at Knaresborough Town.

Bottesford Town lost some ground with a 0-0 draw at home to Rossington Main and they are replaced in second spot by Eccleshill United who beat hosts Pontefract Collieries, 2-0, courtesy of goals from Doug Stevenson and Adam McCabe.

A Johnathan Oglesby brace helped Cleethorpes Town to a 4-1 victory over visitors Hallam to stay fourth and AFC Emley are up into fifth after their 7-2 win at home to Grimsby Borough with Brighton Mugadza getting a hat-trick.

Basement side Dinnington Town earned their first victory of the season with a 1-0 home defeat of Teversal, Liam Cartledge with the goal on 58 minutes.

Appleby Frodingham are back in the bottom two after their 2-1 defeat at fellow strugglers Dronfield Town, Andy Gange getting what proved to be the winner with fifteen minutes remaining.

There were two goals for Danny Stevens in Louth Town's 3-1 home victory over Selby Town whilst Hall Road Rangers enjoyed a 5-2 win on their own patch against Hemsworth Miners Welfare.

Worsbrough Bridge Athletic came from 3-1 down to claim a point at home to Clipstone, Adam Podmore getting his second of the afternoon before Lee Garside levelled from the penalty spot on 83 minutes.

And, Shirebrook Town stay seventh after their 2-0 home win against Yorkshire Amateur, Craig Getliff and Aaron Moxam with the goals.