EAGLEY'S hopes of finishing Division One runners-up in the West Lancs League were dealt a jolt with a 4-2 home defeat by fifth placed Leyland Motors Athletic.

Pete Darby and Phil Hutchinson were on the mark for Terry Finney's side but a Briggs hat-trick and a goal from Dalgleish shocked the Villagers.

Two goals from former Daisy Hill player Shaun Lilley and one from Brian

Whittingham earned Blackrod Town a fine 3-0 home win over bottom club Poulton Town.

Tempest United slipped deep into relegation trouble with a 5-3 home defeat by championship chasing Wyre Villa.

Two goals from Holden and one from Collier gave United hope but Shepherd with two, Gough, Tyson and Nicholson for the visitors broke Chew Moor hearts.

Fifth bottom Turton could be sucked into one of the three relegation spots and next Saturday's fixture at home to Freckleton is vital.

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