Rochdalians blast Flixton AFC for six
DESPITE poor weather preceding a full programme and affecting many grass pitches a good number of the games were played with outside cups dominating the action.
Division A enjoyed plenty of games led by Signol Atletic who enjoyed big 6-3 win over Bury Ams reserves.
It takes them into second place as main rivals Mellor Reserves and Altrincham Hale shared six goals in an end-to-end thriller with the points keeping Mellor two clear of Signol.
Plenty of goals in the other games with Rochdalians winning 6-1 at Flixton JFC and Didsbury 4-3 at Moston Brook thirds to keep in the title hunt,and AFC Oldham won 3-0 at Trafford United reserves.
In division B Village Manchester reserves drew level on points with non-playing leaders AFC Stockport Warriors with a gritty 2-1 win at Milnrow Firgrovia.
In the Cheshire Amateur Cup there were two delayed games and Hattersley moved into the quarter finals with a fine 3-0 win at Cheadle
Nomads Reserves.
Hazel Grove hosted Old Alts from the Manchester League and a tight game ended at 2-2 before Old Alts went through in a dramatic penalty shoot out by 9-8.
More penalty drama in the Altrincham and District Cup at Chorlton Sports club where Manchester Rovers beat Wythenshawe Ams reserves 6-5.
Premier division action was limited to just two games and non-playing leaders Moston Brook saw their position strengthened as their main rivals Salford
Vics went down 5-1 in their local derby at North Walkden.
One of the highlights from a lively Walkden display was a Beckham-style long distance strike from
Tommy Ward.
AFC Monton stay in the mix with a comfortable 6-1 win at Old Stretfordians.
The top two teams in division one kept up their winning ways with leaders Bedians edging a tight game at Mellor by 3-2 and second–placed Bury Ams also having to work hard for a 2-1 win at R-kix
Bedians still have an impressive five-point lead at the top.
The other game saw Trafford United move into the mid-table comfort zone with a
3-0 victory over North Walkden reserves.
With division two leaders without a game Dukinfield Athletic missed a chance to close the gap at the top on
Bollington H and L but they missed the chance with a shock home defeat by 4-3 to FC Babylon.
Salford Vics reserves stay in their spot with a 4-2 win over Richmond Rovers.
Abacus Media reserves were celebrating their first win of the season as they edged a 4-3 win over Elton Hargreaves but it was not enough to lift them from the foot of the table as AFC Boarshaw also posted their first win by 3-2 at Hooley Bridge Celtic to keep them off the basement place on goal difference.
Just two games in played in division three and with runaway leaders
Jlingz without a game Stoconians closed the massive gap to 11 points with a 5-1 cruise at Saddleworth 3D.
Santos defeated Dom Doyle by the odd goal in seven to move into third place.
Dom Doyle took the lead midway through first half, Santos equalised right on half time with a Ryan Mcconkie penalty.
Second half goals by Reece Holden,
Tom Barnes and another Mcconkie penalty gave the hosts a good lead, however a free kick and a penalty reduced the deficit but Santos held out for a deserved victory.