Matlock Town 2 Carlton 1
Just 82 fans turned out to see Adam Yates’ first goal of the season put the Gladiators in front on 12 minutes.
But the lead was soon wiped out as a clever individual effort from Wes Henry had the Nottingham club level before former Carlton favourite Massiah McDonald struck his first goal in four matches with fourteen minutes left.
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Hide AdWill Dennis was given a rare start at full back and Laurence Gaughan was also included at the heart of the back four which also saw Oscar Radford move to left back with Lee Featherstone cup tied. Joe Leesley was named in an attacking midfield role.