WITH third place Mossley only managing a draw away to Ramsbottom, Clitheroe crept towards a possible championship chase with Prescot Cables.

The Blues made Woodley Sports leave Shawbridge empty handed after taking an early lead through Chris Whittingham.

Whittingham, returning after suspension, headed home from close range after Barrie Hart's shot had been parried by the keeper.

Norton equalised for the visitors when his header went behind keeper Kris Richens.

But Gary Jackson restored Clitheroe's lead and earned the three points with a crisp shot.

CLITHEROE ...2 WOODLEY SPORTS ...1