ILKESTON celebrated their first Evo-Stik League Premier Division victory since the start of November at Stamford.
Laurie Wilson put the Robins ahead after 28 minutes and Tyrell Waite - back at the club on loan from Notts County - sealed a 2-0 win with a penalty in the closing stages.
Matlock Town went down 3-1 away to Stocksbridge Park Steels.
The Gladiators conceded an early goal and although Lavell White equalised after 32 minutes, two quick second-half strikes ended their hopes.
In Evo-Stik First Division South, debutant Aaron Webster grabbed a late levelller for Mickleover Sports at home to Coalville Town.
The former Burton Albion stalwart, who recently left Ilkeston, struck in the 90th minute to earn Sports a 1-1 draw.
Two goals from Kieran O'Connell helped Gresley to a 3-0 home win against Newcastle Town.
Rob Spencer was also on target for the Moatmen, opening the scoring after 57 minutes.
An 81st-minute goal from Matt Savage gave Long Eaton United a 1-0 victory away to third-placed Retford United in the Northern Counties East League Premier Division.
But Heanor Town were beaten 3-0 at home by Basford United.
In the East Midlands Counties League, there were wins for Borrowash Victoria, Graham Street Prims and Holbrook Sports.
Vics saw off struggling Barrow Town 4-0, with goals from Stephen Akers (2), Sam Kellogg and David Leigh.
James Rushby hit the winner for Prims as they won 1-0 at Blaby & Whetstone Athletic.
And Holbrook triumphed 3-0 at Anstey Nomads, thanks to goals from Nigel Haslam, Jordan Smith and Josh Wright.
