Northwich 0-1 Burton

Clough's side are two points clear of Kettering at the top

Shaun Harrad's stunning 25-yard strike sent Burton to the top of the non-League pyramid for the first time in their 58-year history.

Harrad latched onto John McGrath's pass before unleashing a fierce strike into the bottom left corner.

Nigel Clough's side struggled to shake off a determined Northwich side who impressed under new boss Steve King.

Harrad could have doubled his tally in the second half but was denied by a fine save by Vics keeper Michael Jones.

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Northwich: Jones, Aspin (Bailey 84), Welch, Roberts, Grand, Yussuff, Wagstaff (Mullan 76), Flynn, Winn, Allan (Stamp 70), Burns.
Subs Not Used: Tynan, Brown.

Booked: Welch, Flynn.

Burton Albion: Poole, Corbett, James, Buxton, Webster, Newby, Simpson, McGrath, Gilroy (Austin 72), Pearson (Morris 66), Harrad.
Subs Not Used: Deeney, Banim, Bailey.

Goals: Harrad 19.

Att: 932.

Ref: P Curry (Essex).