GOALS machine Michael Wilde helped himself to another hat-trick as leaders Chester edged closer to the title on Saturday, writes Tom Snee.

Their lead is worth six points following a comfortable win at Durham City.

Closest rivals Chorley were held at home by improving Witton Albion for whom on-loan front man Alex Titchiner scored twice.

AFC Fylde proved too strong for Cammell Laird to leapfrog the Magpies into second spot.

Elsewhere Clitheroe, who have played more matches than any of their rivals, lost ground after losing to Wakefield.

Lancaster City inflicted a rare defeat on Curzon Ashton, who hang on to fifth spot ahead of Skelmersdale United.

Woodley Sports could not make new manager Chris Willcock’s start a winning one after they were held at home by wooden spoonists Leigh Genesis, for whom debutant Stuart Rudd was on target.

Evo-Stik League Division One North
Cammell Laird 0 AFC Fylde 3
Chorley 2 Witton Albion 2
Clitheroe 2 Wakefield 3
Curzon Ashton 0 Lancaster City 1
Durham City 0 Chester 3
Woodley Sports 1 Leigh Genesis 1