HARROGATE snatched an added-time winner to end a run of three successive defeats with a 2-1 victory over Stockport.

Jack Emmett fired over early for Harrogate but the first save came after 20 minutes as Stockport's Adam Thomas was denied by James Belshaw.

Belshaw had to keep out Frank Mulhern eight minutes before the break and it was goalless at half-time.

Harrogate took the lead after 53 minutes as Ryan Fallowfield's cross was tapped in from close range by Mark Beck.

Ben Hinchcliffe's save six minutes later prevented Town's Josh Falkingham from making it a quick-fire double.

But, despite Harrogate's pressure, Stockport equalised after 69 minutes as Nyal Bell smashed in following defensive confusion.

Harrogate's winner came in the third minute of added time as debutant Alex Bradley fired in from close range.

Harrogate: Belshaw; Burrell (Smith 45), Smith, Emmett, Fallowfield, Hall, Falkingham, Bradley, Beck (Stead 80), Muldoonn, Kiernan. Subs (not used): Leesley, Cracknell, Brown.

Gateshead player-coach Michael Nelson was disappointed with the manner of the side's first defeat of the season at home to Farsley Celtic.

Having gone undefeated in the opening five matches, Celtic managed to pick up their second win courtesy of a comfortable 3-0 victory that has given the Heed a headache ahead of Monday’s game with table toppers York.

Gateshead played reasonably well in the first half, only for second half goals from Jimmy Spencer, Luke Parkin and Tyler Walton to guide the visitors to a win in National League North.

Former Hartlepool defender Nelson told the club’s website: “It was poor. In the first half we were good and started the game well, we got in some good positions and put some crosses into the box but never really tested the keeper.

“Obviously we hit the crossbar but they had a little chance as well and hit the post; overall in the first half I think we were the better team though. In the second half we got what we deserved."

Gateshead: James; Nicholson, Barrow, Lees, Nelson; Oliver, Forbes (Thomson 83); Deverdics (Blackett 57), Olley, O’Donnell; Kayode (Tear 70). Subs (not used): Guthrie, Greenfield.