YORK City loan striker Chris Beardsley fired his fifth goal in three matches to help Kettering to a 2-0 win at Hucknall.

Beardsley's 32nd minute strike, coupled with a goal by David Bridges, extended Kettering's lead at the top of Blue Square North.

Harrogate Town lost ground on the leaders as they were beaten 3-2 at Stalybridge.

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