Boston United's play-off destiny is back in their own hands after results go their way

There have been a few memorable Tuesday nights for Boston United this season. Shane Byrne's late winner in the victory over York City, Jake Wright's early show as Darlington were put to the sword and Paul Cox announcing himself to the Jakemans Community Stadium with a 3-0 success against a woeful Farsley Celtic side.

But few Tuesdays may end up being quite as important in the Pilgrims' quest for a play-off spot as last night. And they didn't even kick a ball.

The Pilgrims began the day in sixth but few would have been surprised had they ended the evening ninth as three rivals for a top-seven slot kicked off.

But in this bonkers National League North campaign, where the next surprise is only a matchday away, last night managed to throw up more shocks.

Southport looked to be back in the play-off spots as they led Leamington 1-0 into stoppage time.

But the Brakes, who had only won one and drawn five of 17 away games as they arrived at Haig Avenue, left with a point courtesy of Dan Turner's late, late penalty.

Three points would have moved Kettering Town above the Pilgrims, but they were stunned 2-0 at Latimer Park by basement boys Guiseley, whose decision to put the management team on gardening duty and bring back former Lions boss Steve Kittrick brought instant gratification.