With a waterlogged pitch leaving Royton Town sidelined, Prestwich Heys had a gilt-edged opportunity to overtake them at the top, but they found Monton Amateurs a tough nut to crack, recovering to draw 2-2 with goals from Phil Woodcock and Jon Garrick, which cancelled earlier goals from Dennis Hardman and Loz Greenhalgh for the Ammies.

Silver Street saw an open and entertaining encounter between Irlam MS and Stockport Georgians, the home side spurning the chance to go top as they went down 2-1, James Bowden and Luke Seaton finding the net for Georgians, who also added an own goal to open Mitchells' account.

High-flying Leigh Athletic made a visit to Elton Vale, who desperately need points to edge away from the drop zone, and they were comfortable 3-0 winners, Chris Simm taking his tally to 22 goals with a brace, with Gordon Walker netting the third.

East Manchester have had their ups and downs this season, and their trip down to Wythenshawe Amateurs saw them click into gear once again as two late Graham Burns goals earned them a 2-1 win after Tom Shaughnessy had put the Ammies ahead.

Blocksages saw honours end even between Dukinfield Town and Atherton Town, Simon Towey squaring for the home side after Danny Christie had put Atherton ahead in the first half.

Breightmet United dented Highfield's hopes of moving away from the bottom with a 3-2 victory at Moss Park, goals from Simon O'Dowd, Paul Roberts and Dean Banks proving enough, with 'Field replying via Lee Scott and Joey Jarratt.

A misty afternoon at Lees saw Springhead march into the last eight of the West Riding Challenge Cup with a 7-0 win over Harrogate League outfit Pannal Athletic, Anthony Pauls and Pete Lent netting two goals apiece with Bobby Fulham, Pete Dowd and Gary Burton adding the rest.

Avro stay clear at the top of the First Division thanks to a 4-0 home win over Tintwistle Villa, Anthony Robinson and Colin Shenton adding to a Pete Ambrose brace.

Old Alts edge over Swinton Town into second with a useful 3-1 win at Hollinwood, as the Agecroft-based side went down 2-0 at home to Ashton Athletic.

A Darren Mee strike secured a 1-0 for Wythenshawe Town over Rochdale Sacred Heart, and Hindsford AFC romped to a 6-2 win over Stand Athletic, Matt Toone getting a hat-trick.

Heywood St James came from behind to beat Milton 2-1, and Whitworth Valley recorded a useful 3-1 win at Unsworth.