RADCLIFFE Borough might be mathematically relegated, but there is a new air of optimism sweeping through the club after Monday's impressive victory at the home of promotion-chasing Fleetwood.

Boro ripped up the form book to record a 3-0 victory by the seaside, and manager Andy Johnston reckons the only difference in the end result was one simple thing - goals.

"The only difference between Monday and some other displays where we have been beaten is that we managed to score and get our noses in front," said Johnston, ahead of his side's trip to Ossett.

"Our performance against a top-six side was impressive. We were far more clinical in front of goal and that leads to better defending.

"The lack of goals is something we want to rectify next season, and this victory is something for us to build on."

Boro look to be heading for the dreaded drop, but they could yet be saved if there is any upheaval in the leagues above them that could have a trickle-down effect.

Conference North sides Scarborough and Lancaster City are both struggling financially and could go out of business before the start of next season - handing Boro a possible lifeline.