AFTER a blank weekend, Great Harwood were back in action on Tuesday night, drawing 0-0 draw with second placed Curzon Ashton.

Manager Martin Eatough was pleased with the result but after hitting the woodwork three times, believes it was a game Harwood should have won.

They now face two tough trips to Bradford Park Avenue on Saturday and Ashton United on Monday. Paul Brown misses both games through suspension while Matt Reywood is struggling with a knee injury.

ACCRINGTON Stanley manager Tony Greenwood has told two players they have no future at The Crown Ground.

Summer signings Tony Briffa and captain Ian Mclelland have been released with new recruit Jez Baldwin installed as skipper.

Stanley crashed out of the FA Cup against Ossett Albion 2-1 in the first round qualifier replay on Tuesday night.

On Saturday Stanley, currently 14th in the Unibond League Premier Division, travel to Boston United then entertain Lancaster on Tuesday.

DARWEN will be looking to rediscover their early season form for the tough visit of Glossop after losing their last three league and cup games.

Manager Ian McGarry knows his young side are going to have to tighten up their defence after losing 5-3 at home to Kidsgrove on Saturday. On Tuesday Mosley come to the Anchor Ground.

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