BOOTLE'S promotion charge gathered pace with a 7-0 crushing of Castleton Gabriels.

Chris Tyson bagged a brace to put the visitors in control, while further strikes from Nick Balmer, Joseph Doran, Andy Fowler, Damian Hay and Ronnie Boardman completed th route.

Ashton Town maintained their drive after dispatching fellow high fliers Darwen courtesy of Simon Howard's goal.

Ashton Athletic, Runcorn Linnets and Winsford United were not in action at the weekend, but the landing of the Division Two title will almost certainly go to the wire.

The latter pair are due to meet each other at Barton Stadium on Easter Monday.