Keegan Middleton was the hero as Gorleston Town secured their place in the FA Vase third round thanks to a 2-1 win over Northampton Sileby Rangers.

Middleton's 25-yard free-kick in the 87th minute secured the Greens a place in the last 64 of the competition and earn Ricci Butler's side £750 in the process.

Northampton settled the quicker of the two sides in difficult conditions and deservedly took the lead in the 25th minute thanks to Michael Byrne's close-range finish.

Gorleston soon warmed to their task and were level before half-time through Alex Kounnas's cross-cum-shot.

The game looked to be heading for extra time until Middleton's superb free-kick settled the contest.

Thetford Town's FA Vase adventure is over after a 2-0 defeat at Hoddesdon Town.

In the Thurlow Nunn Premier Division Kirkley & Pakefield enjoyed an excellent result as they beat high-flying Brantham Athletic 4-2 at Walmer Road.

Jack Herbert bagged a brace whilst Migel Lopez and Richard Woodrow were also on target as the Royals moved up to seventh in the Premier Division table.

Nick Bailey was on target for Great Yarmouth Town but the Bloaters had to settle for a point at home to Haverhill Rovers. Yarmouth went ahead in the 22nd minute thanks to an excellent finish by Bailey after good work by Connor Deeks but Rovers equalised from the penalty spot early in the second half.

Swaffham Town's season reached its lowest ebb so far as they were beaten by bottom side Clacton, who claimed their first win of the season. Matt Stace got the goal for the Essex side, who moved to win three points of the Pedlars.

Downham Town continued their fine season so far in the First Division with a 5-1 hammering of Braintree Town Reserves. Andy Willmott (two), Karl Tansley, Matthew Calvert and Simon Bird were on target for Town, who are fourth in the table.

Diss Town are just a point behind Downham in fifth after the Tangerines registered a 3-1 win at Wisbech St Mary. Charlie Webb was at the double for Diss and Adam Burroughs was also on target.