ELLESMERE are the joint leaders of the Pioneer League after beating King William 2-1.

Goals from Nicholson and Winnard secured the victory.

Party People are level at the top after a 7-1 victory over Farmers Arms with goals from Critchley, Willitt, Mullineux and two each from Fashou and Newby.

Masons Arms lost 5-4 to Church after having led 3-0 at half-time.

Church's goals came from Longworth (2), Haslem, Raynor and a Baker penalty.

Ormrod and Lerigo had hit two each for Masons.

Two goals from Settle helped Horwich St Mary's to a 2-2 draw with Queen Anne.

Two goals in the last five minutes - from Duncan and Bingham - gave Greyhound a 2-2 draw against Little Lever, for whom Fletcher and Hilton had scored.

Hall i'th' Wood picked up their first points of the season after a 4-1 victory over Astley Bridge Cons with Greenacre scoring and a hat-trick from Adamson. Schooner had an excellent 4-2 away victory over Sharples. Great Lever and North Bolton had to settle for a point each after a 1-1 draw.