LADYBRIDGE almost caused the shock of the day as they led Premier League leaders Bulls Head 4-2 with 20 minutes remaining.

But Bulls Head showed their resilience by fighting back to earn a point with a 4-4 draw.

Reynolds and Paell both scored two for Bridge and Les Moores struck twice in reply.

Greenwood beat Tonge United 1-0 thanks to a fine goal from Ross Crompton. Bradford Arms also secured maximum points with a 3-2 win over Armitage. Farrell, Hall and Foulkes all scored for Bradford, Chapman and Jason Lightfoot were on the mark for Armitage.

In Division One, Darcy Lever ended Farnworth Canary's unbeaten run by holding them to a 2-2 draw. Steve Bourne got the goal that gave the lads from Darcy Lever a well earned point. Steve Collier got Lever's other goal.

Clifton Rangers, led by man of the match Phil French, beat Black Horse 3-2, with Trevor Walsh (2) and O'Sullivan scoring, while Brewer and Kelly were on the mark for the losers.