It proved to be honours even at Edgeley Park yesterday for the Blues.

Chester FC travelled to take on Stockport County and took the lead through loan striker Akwasi Asante with his fourth goal in just two games for the Blues.

But Sam Walker’s penalty just before the break ensured the Hatters would have a share of the spoils.

The draw, coupled with other results from yesterday, means the Blues now sit fourth in the National League North in what continues to be a very congested top of the table.

And we begin our round-up of yesterday’s action elsewhere with Spennymoor Town, who ran riot away against Alfreton Town by thrashing them 7-1.

Glen Taylor’s hat-trick as well as strikes from Shaun Tuton, Stephen Brogan, Jamie Chandler and Andrew Johnson ensured the rout, while Reece Styche’s goal in the first half proved to be nothing more than a consolation for Alfreton as they suffered their worst ever home league defeat.

Altrincham have gone above the Blues in the table after a 3-1 win over AFC Telford United.

Josh Hancock’s double and Connor Hampson’s free-kick ensured the three points for the Robins and their fourth successive league win, while former Chester loanee Daniel Udoh netted for the Bucks, who are Chester's next opponents.

They will visit the Swansway Chester Stadium on Saturday, December 22.

Blyth Spartans are now ninth after goals from William Carruthers and Robert Dale helped them to victory against Ashton United, who were reduced to 10 men late on following a second yellow card for Samuel Sheridan.

Boston United had goals from Nicky Walker and Gavin Allott to thank for their win against York City.

League leaders Bradford (Park Avenue) were held to a 2-2 draw by Southport at the Horsfall Stadium.

Connor Branson and Oli Johnson both scored for the Yorkshire side and the latter had looked to have handed them the spoils.

But Dean Winnard had initially put the Sandgrounders in front before Bradley Bauress netted from long range to ensure it ended honours even.

FC United of Manchester beat 10-man Curzon Ashton 2-0 through goals from Josh Wallen and Kurt Willoughby, as Mohamud Ali was shown a red card midway through the second half.

Two goals from Ashley Chambers ensured a 2-0 win for Kidderminster Harriers over Brackley Town.

Chorley had a late goal from Josh O’Keefe to thank for rescuing a point away against Leamington, who had earlier taken the lead through Colby Bishop.

Bottom side Nuneaton Borough won only their third National League North game of the season with a 2-1 victory on the road against Darlington in Jimmy Ginnelly’s first game in charge.

Ryan Edmunds had given Nuneaton the lead before the break, while Jordan Nicholson equalised for the Quakers just after the hour.

But Dior Angus handed the visitors back the advantage shortly after to hand Nuneaton a valuable three points in their fight to stave off relegation.

Guiseley against Hereford was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.