Comes to an end with Caton defeat

second from Josh Lawman with a brilliant save by the Milton keeper and Milton struck the winner against the run of play on 89 minutes to end a thrilling encounter that was a credit to both teams and the league.

The other game in the division produced an emphatic 4-1 win for Chorltonians at Bury Ams.

With the bulk of division two teams in cup action the only league fixture produced a much-needed 3-2 win for lowly Newton seconds hosting South Manchester seconds.

Division three leaders Dom Doyle were in cup action and Manchester Polonia moved into second place and kept up their impressive run of form with a decisive 4-0 win at Newton Heath seconds.

Santos were also in control with a 5-1 win over Hooley Bridge Celtic seconds. First-half strikes from Aaron McDermott and Adam McKinney put Santos in charge with Celtic reduced to ten men just before the break.

Celtic quickly reduced the arrears with a goal on 47 minutes before Jonny Harrison restored the two-goal advantage on 75 minutes and victory was sealed with late goals from Dean Rycroft and Callum Standring against the plucky visitors.

AFC Stockport were convincing 6-0 winners over Chorltonians Albion and Moston Brook fourths and Trafford United thirds drew 2-2.

In the Rhodes Cup Rochdalians seconds had to work harder for a 2-0 victory hosting Spurley Hey.