Halifax are up to seventh after hammering Salisbury 5-1 at the Shay. Top scorer Lee Gregory, despite claims from Crawley boss John Gregory that he was 'desperate' to leave, netted a hat-trick.
Lincoln lost at home 2-1 to Nuneaton to remain 18th in the table, with the Boro up to fifth. Saturday's opponents Macclesfield beat Chester 3-2 at Moss Rose to move up to 11th, and leave the Blues still a point clear of danger.
In the FA Trophy, ten man Aldershot dipped out 4-1 at Havant and Waterlooville. The result means that a Conf South side will make the Wembley final with the Hawks now facing Gosport in the semi-final.