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Non-league round-up: Shifnal climb into second and Bridgnorth progress in FA Vase

Shifnal Town climbed into second-place in the Northern One West after beating Avro 2-1 at the Vestacare Stadium.

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Lewis Jarman capitalised on an error from Cian O'Shea when he pounced on a fumbled clearance from the Avro goalkeeper to prod home from a matter of years inside the opening 180 seconds. 

Jarman crashed another effort against the crossbar and brought the very best out of O'Shea with a long-range drive.

Yet Avro got back on level terms eight minutes before the restart when Kyle Hawley swept a cross into the bottom corner. 

Whitchurch Alport's Adam Jasper is denied. (Image by Liam Pritchard)
Whitchurch Alport's Adam Jasper is denied. (Image by Liam Pritchard)

The winner arrived 10 minutes from time when Harry Bower showcased his predatory instincts from a corner to scramble the ball over the line.

Whitchurch Alport registered their first league win of the season after beating Uttoxeter Town courtesy of a match-winner from Theo Knight in the Midland Premier Division.

AFC Bridgnorth booked their place in the FA Vase second qualifying round after beating AFC Wolverhampton City 4-3 on penalties following a 2-2 draw. 

Danny Munday opened the scoring for AFC Wolverhampton but a second half brace from Joel Westwood completed the comeback for Bridgnorth. 

Joe Clarke levelled three minutes for AFC Wolverhampton from time but Bridgnorth won the shoot-out and will travel to Stafford Town in the next round.

Ludlow Town were dumped out of the competition after losing 3--2 on penalties following a 1-1 draw against Bewdley. 

George Crump fired Ludlow into the lead but Ben Espley levelled for Bewdley, who were reduced to 10-men late on when Alexander Clarke was shown a second yellow card.

Ben Wallis stretches for a cross for Whitchurch Alport. (Image by Liam Pritchard)
Ben Wallis stretches for a cross for Whitchurch Alport. (Image by Liam Pritchard)

Haughmond also progressed to the next round after coming from behind to beat Market Drayton Town 3-1 courtesy of goals from Ethan Pickford, Kian Garbett and Harvey Lewis. 

Telford Town led 2-0 at half-time but were consigned to a 5-3 defeat in a thrilling contest, as they were eliminated from the FA Vase. 

Shawbury Town also faced an early exit after they were condemned to a 5-1 drubbing at the hands of Wellington.