GEORGE DONNELLY struck his 11th goal in eight games to steer Skelmersdale United into the first round proper of the FA Trophy.
The 20-year-old striker, who signed a new contract with Skem last month, grabbed the 73rd-minute goal that earned his side a 1-0 third qualifying round victory at Glapwell.
It was his 16th goal of the season and gave UniBond League First Division North Skem a seventh win in their last eight games.
Cammell Laird face a home replay with Redditch United tomorrow after a 1-1 draw in the West Midlands.
Lee Ayres put Redditch ahead nine minutes before the interval, with Alex Hay replying for Laird’s five minutes into the second half. The Merseysiders hung on despite having Matt Holt sent off on the hour.
Warrington Town’s FA Trophy hopes were ended in a 1-0 home defeat by Nantwich Town, Glyn Blackhurst the scorer five minutes from the end.
In Blue Square North Northwich Victoria picked up a useful point at Salisbury in a 1-1 draw. Peter Winn delivered a second-half equaliser to wipe out Matt Robinson’s third-minute opener.
The visitors thought they had won a penalty when Aaron Burns was tripped in the box, but kept battling.
Former Kingstonian winger Dean Lodge made his Vics debut as a substitute, the fifth new arrival since Steve King took over as manager.
