FORMBY bounced back from three consecutive defeats to grab a thrilling 4-3 victory at high-flying Glossop North End in the Premier Division.
Dave Thompson and Ian McAuley gave the Squirrels a 2-0 interval lead, with Matt Kearney adding a third on 63 minutes.
FA Vase semi-finalists Glossop hit back but Tom Bowden hitt Formby's fourth.
Paul Crewe was a hat-trick hero as Runcorn Linnets beat Nelson 4-1 at home.
Tom Baker was on target for St Helens Town in their 1-1 home draw with Atherton Collieries.
First Division leaders AFC Liverpool won 2-1 at Darwen to open up a nine-point gap, while Bootle won 1-0 win at Leek CSOB, Jamie Rainford netting.
