Chorley six points clear at the top

The Magpies repaid Jamie Vermiglio’s faith in his squad after resisting the temptation to make changes following the below-standard display and defeat at Southport.

But Chorley were put under immense pressure by their lively visitors in a rousing start to the match, the home goal surviving a trio of narrow escapes and keeper Matt Urwin pulling off a couple of outstanding saves, one of them reminiscent of the late Gordon Banks’ much-publicised World Cup special.