Ross Duggan's five-goal day headlines Goole surge in NCEL

Ross Duggan delivered an historic performance for Goole this week, scoring five goals in a 7-2 win over Immingham Town. The Goole forward scored five goals in a 7-2 win over Immingham Town, becoming only the third player in the club's history to do so, following Paul Gibbon against Blackwell in August 1997 and Gavin Allott against Rainworth in October 2010. The club noted Duggan now has 19 goals from his first 11 games of the season, a return the club believes may be the best at Step 6 in the country. He was named both official and supporters' man of the match, with Declan Racher and Haydn Ward also on the scoresheet. There was further good news off the pitch for Goole as Brandon made his first appearance in 30 months after a serious injury, coming on for the final 14 minutes and setting up two goals.

Goole's momentum has coincided with a wave of off-field activity, with Harry Hamilton appointed Head of Commercial Expansions and Rachel and Stephen Walker taking on Co-Heads of Community Engagement roles, alongside continued sponsorship deals with EVZ Fitness. Attendances have also risen sharply, with almost 1,500 through the gates in the first two weeks of September prompting a pay-what-you-want gate for the visit of Armthorpe Welfare.

In the FA Vase, Brigg Town set up a First Round Proper tie against Selby Town after defeating Dearne & District, Charlie Flemming scoring twice and Josh Batty adding another. Brigg Town continued their run with victory over Dearne & District, Charlie Flemming scoring twice and Josh Batty adding another, and have now been drawn against Selby Town in the First Round Proper. Selby Town themselves progressed courtesy of a Harry Clapham hat-trick and a 40-yard effort from Brown. Field Olympic also advanced with a 4-2 win over UFCA Leeds. Others suffered cup exits. Athersley Recreation conceded an added-time equaliser against Ashville before falling 5-4 on penalties, while Club Thorne Colliery were beaten 3-1 by Maghull. Immingham Town were knocked out of the League Cup by Goole, and Route One Rovers went out 4-3 on penalties to Horden Community Welfare following a 1-1 draw, with Umar Ali Zahoor scoring for Rovers.

Away from cup competition, Wombwell Town added Oliver Bowes and Danny South to their squad, while Ilkley Town welcomed Tawheed Ahmed from Field Olympic and Kenny Tafireyi from Armthorpe Welfare. Athersley Recreation also confirmed Matt Ireson's first-team debut, and noted with sadness Doncaster City's resignation from the league, wishing the club's officials, players and volunteers well.