Colney Heath sealed their second win of the Spartan South Midlands League Premier Division season with a dominant display at home to previously unbeaten Dunstable Town.
The 1-0 win did not reflect the chances created, with Alex Desmond in the visitors’ goal making a string of point-blank saves.
Long range shots from Sachon Edwards and Bradley Dixon-Smith didn't trouble the Dunstable keeper but the only goal arrived just past the 30-minute mark.
Bradley Dixon-Smith collected the ball on the right, swivelled past two defenders and knocked the ball past a third.
That made a yard of space for himself to unleash a powerful drive into the corner from 25 yards.
The final 10 minutes of the half saw two more good opportunities each for Soloman Tabase and Sam Ejjayah, but Desmond stood firm to save each of them.
The second half saw Billy Owen and Teddy Jones come on but chances were sparse at either end.
Liam Gauthier in the Magpies’ goal was finally called upon to make a couple of routine saves as the clock ticked away, yet it was Heath and Owen who almost finished things off as he broke behind the Dunstable defence.
His shot was beaten away by Desmond to keep the game alive but it didn't change the outcome.
Harpenden Town went out of the FA Cup with a 5-3 loss away to Hertford Town.
Danny Webb hit a hat-trick, pulling it back from 4-1 to 4-3, but a late goal from the hosts finally took the tie away from Harps.
St Albans City picked up their first win of the Isthmian League Premier Division, winning 2-0 at home to Dartford.
The first came via the penalty spot on 45 minutes from Zane Banton, the spot kick awarded for handball that also saw Dartford skipper Michael Olarewaju sent-off.
Jasper Mather wrapped up the win in the second half.
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