Stafford striker David McNiven hit the post but that was as good as it got as the Blue Square Premier basement battle with Northwich ended in a goaless draw. McNiven found the ball at his feet inside the six-yard box midway through the second half of a scrappy affair, but could not convert his effort.
A defeat would have been harsh on Northwich, who were only denied by the heroics of goalkeeper Scott Loach.
Twice Loach pulled off superb saves to deny Danny Williams and then Matt Kerr.
Stafford Rangers: Loach, Sutton, Daniel, Sangare (Richards 46), Potter, Mawene (Smith 64), Flynn, Draper, Humphrey, Grayson, McNiven.
Subs Not Used: Alcock, Ingram, Hopkinson.
Booked: Sangare, Draper.
Northwich: Tynan, Rusk, Welch, Kerr, Battersby, Danny Williams (Farquharson 63), Wilson, Carr, Horrocks (Morning 40), Steele, Akins.
Subs Not Used: Connett, Maylett, Strong.
Booked: Wilson, Akins.
Att: 886
Ref: M Brown (Hull).
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