Whitby's new-look side ended Ilkeston's 100% run and made it two wins from three with a dominant home display, thanks to goals from Joey Phuthi and Stuart Rose on Saturday.
Blues skipper Rose had the ball in the Robins net inside three minutes only for the referee to spot a foul from the former Boro Rangers man.
Soon after, Rose shot on the turn straight at Ilkeston keeper Theo Avery. James Dillon then glanced a header over the top.
The Seasiders were forced into a 20th-minute change when left wing-back Stan Hewitt limped off to be replaced by Lucas Reed. Midfielder Mo Gashi lashed wide first-time from distance as the Blues remained on top. At the other end, Jevin Seaton rounded Jack Norton but fired into the side netting.
Six minutes into the second half, Rose struck straight at Avery. However, the visiting keeper couldn't hold Phuthi's effort, two minutes later. Gashi headed into the Zimbabwean's path and he slammed home early, with Avery getting a touch but only able to watch the ball roll over the goal line.
The pair then combined in reverse as Phuthi set up Gashi who headed over the right wing-back's cross.
Norton saved well one-on-one from Seaton with his right foot to preserve the hosts' advantage.
Seaton then headed wide before Whitby had a penalty. Rose stepped up and sent Avery the wrong way to double the Blues' lead.
Rose cut in but clipped into Avery's hands soon after.
Pharrell Johnson could only find the side netting for Ilkeston with Leon Gibson-Booth doing well to keep out Ash Hunter's effort to keep it at 2-0.
Substitute Jack Kilpatrick almost put the result beyond doubt, two minutes from time, but couldn't get a clean contact in the box, but Whitby held on for all three points.
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