DREAMS of FA Vase glory and a visit to Wembley next May were dashed for several Vodkat League clubs.
Premier Division Runcorn Linnets were a major casualty after suffering a shock 2-1 defeat at Division One club Daisy Hill.
In a thrilling end to end game the home side gained a two goal lead at the break, thanks to a Daniel Gregory brace.
After the interval Robert Whyte reduced the deficit but the Linnets were unable to add to it.
Ashton Town were always struggling after conceding a first minute goal at home to Worsborough Bridge Athletic who ran out 3-1 victors, Stephen Edwards netting a late consolation.
Winsford, however, bucked the trend by recording a single goal win over Northern Counties East side Parkgate, Craig Hoyland’s 48th minute strike earning his side a trip to Oldham Town next.
League action saw St Helens Town return to winning ways with a comfortable 4-0 success at Formby, Rob Hanley and Graeme Mitchell notching two goals apiece.
Bootle stayed third following a 3-1 home victory over Atherton LR, Anthony Miley, Ian Johnson and Andy Fowler netting.
