Aaron Williams scored a hat-trick as Brackley Town defeated National League North leaders Salford City 4-0 to progress to the Buildbase FA Trophy first round.
Two goals either side of half-time gave the promotion-chasing club a comfortable victory over their league rivals in the third qualifying round tie.
Williams opened the scoring after 17 minutes and notched his brace a quarter of an hour later when he flicked home after good work from Matt Lowe.
He completed his hat-trick after 61 minutes before midfielder Glenn Walker completed the scoring in added time.
There was high drama at the South Kesteven Sports Stadium as a late Josh O’Keefe goal saw Chorley defeat Grantham Town 4-3.
Luke Shaw scored twice before half-time to give Grantham a 3-1 lead going into the break, before a Josh Wilson brace brought Chorley level.
But O’Keefe’s goal in the 89th minute prevented the home side from pulling off the upset and spared Chorley’s blushes.
Struggling Nuneaton were given a much needed confidence boost as they resoundingly defeated relegation rivals North Ferriby 5-1.
With both sides in the National League North drop zone, it was the home side who easily came away victors, with braces from Ashley Chambers and Jordan Nicholson.
Hampton & Richmond Borough beat Harlow Town 5-1, with midfielder Brendan Kiernan netting a hat-trick and Max Kretzschmar scoring two.
York City comfortably dispatched Coalville Town 3-1, as veteran forward Jon Parkin scored twice from the penalty spot.
Southern Football League Division One South & West side Taunton Town continue their cup run into the next round after winning 3-2 at home to Concord Rangers, a side two divisions above them.
AFC Telford United prevented such an upset against a spirited Droylsden FC, winning 4-2 on the back of two goals from former Wolves forward Sylvan Ebanks-Blake.
Havant & Waterlooville overcame Dorking Wanderers 3-1, despite having Bradley Tarbuck sent-off in the second half.
Northern Premier League leaders Altrincham defeated Alfreton Town 2-0, while Marine upset FC United of Manchester 1-0.
Stourbridge will be given the opportunity to host an upset after they held Bradford Park Avenue to a 1-1 draw, while Stockport County and Southport also face a replay after their 2-2 encounter.
Elsewhere there were wins for Blyth Spartans beat Stalybridge Celtics 2-1, Braintree Town triumphed over Cray Wanderers 3-0 as St. Albans City got the better of Poole Town 3-1.
Non-League Finals Day returns to Wembley Stadium in 2018, with the climax to both the Buildbase FA Vase and FA Trophy taking place under the arch.
Sunday 20 May 2018 is the date to mark in the calendar, as four non-League clubs will head to Wembley for the two biggest titles in grassroots football.
Tickets are on sale now, at the following prices:
Adult: £25
Concession: (OAP/Student): £10
Child: (Under-16) £1
Ambulant/Wheelchair full price: £25
Ambulant/Wheelchair U16s: £1
Ambulant/Wheelchair OAP/Student: £10
Companions for the above go free
Group Bookings (nine or more):
Adult: £12.50
Concession: (OAP/Student) £5
Child: (Under-16) £1
Ambulant group ticket: £12.50
