Stockport County began their festive programme with a trip to fellow play-off position occupants Huddersfield Town but returned home across the Pennines without anything to show for it after a frustrating single-goal defeat.
Defeat to AFC Bournemouth underlines the scale of the challenge facing new Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim
Lightning struck twice as Manchester United were beaten 3-0 at home by AFC Bournemouth for the second successive season.
Ashton United held at home by Warrington Rylands but stay in Northern Premier League, Premier play-off spots
Two first-half goals saw matters finish even between Ashton United and Warrington Rylands at a chilly Hurst Cross.
Stockport County strengthen hold on League One play-off place after home win against Peterborough United
Friday night was County night in the best possible way, as the Hatters completed their final pre-Christmas assignment with a win under the Edgeley Park lights against Peterborough United.
Mossley defenders play starring role in shackling Tom Pope and Matt Rhead in home draw against Kidsgrove Athletic
Mossley remain on the fringe of the play-off places in Pitching In Northern Premier League, West after being held at home by in-form Kidsgrove Athletic.