Just one win separates Belper Town from the Emirates FA Cup proper after Charlie Dawes’s strike gave them a 2-1 victory over Rushall Olympic.
Alex Peterson had put the Nailers ahead inside ten minutes with a pinpoint header but Jon Letford levelled things up with 20 minutes remaining to set up a tense finish.
And it was the hosts that came out on top as substitute Dawes kept a cool head to finish and keep the Raygar Stadium clubhouse doors open late into the night.
Meanwhile, history was made at Maldon & Tiptree as they reached the Emirates FA Cup fourth round qualifying for the first time with a 6-1 win over Chertsey Town.
Charlee Hughes was the hero on the day with a hat-trick while Jorome Slew bagged two and Laste Dombaxe added a sixth in the final minute after Kevin Mclaren had pulled one back for the visitors.
And it was also a historic night forChichester City who beat Step 3 side Enfield Town 1-0 at Oaklands Park thanks to a late Lloyd Rowlatt winner.
The hosts came through a replay with Hartley Wintney in the previous round to set up the tie with Isthmian League Premier Division’s Enfield - who had lost just once this season - and are now on their best run since the 2000 merger with Portfield.
Hayes & Yeading United came through a nine-goal thriller to beat Hendon 5-4 after a crazy second half.
Ogo Obi, Joe Grant and an own goal from Chris Grace put Hayes 3-0 up half time but Kameron English stole one back for the visitors on the hour mark.
The hosts extended their lead via an Omar Rowe free kick but three quick-fire strikes from Jack Smith and two from Francis Amartey made it 4-4 with ten minutes to play before Hassan Jalloh scored the winner from the penalty spot.
There were also big wins for Spennymoor Town who beat Ashton United 6-2 away from home and Southport, who handed Farsley Celtic a 5-0 defeat on home turf while Maidstone Untied squeezed past Hitchin Town with a 2-1 victory.
The 40 third round qualifying winners will be joined by 24 Step 5 clubs to decide which teams make it into the final 32-team draw for the first round proper.
